MeridianLink integrates with Polly to bolster lenders’ profitability

MeridianLink integrates with Polly to bolster lenders’ profitability

Polly, a software-as-service mortgage tech firm, announced a bi-directional integration with MeridianLink, a loan origination software system provider, on Tuesday. The partnership enables lenders to access Polly’s products directly from the MeridianLink... Read more »
Fed’s Powell Urges Flexibility in Face of a Dynamic Economy

Fed’s Powell Urges Flexibility in Face of a Dynamic Economy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, in a recent address at the Federal Reserve, emphasized the need for flexibility in economic forecasting. Powell, a central figure in the nation’s monetary policy, spoke... Read more »
Illinois homebuyers file second commission lawsuit, and it may be the largest one yet

Illinois homebuyers file second commission lawsuit, and it may be the largest one yet

Another day and another class-action antitrust commission lawsuit accusing the real estate industry of colluding to inflate real estate agent commissions has been filed. But this latest one comes with a twist... Read more »
Housing Prices Are Predicted to Fall in 2024: A Bold Forecast

Housing Prices Are Predicted to Fall in 2024: A Bold Forecast

Renowned analyst Meredith Whitney, known for her astute predictions that foreshadowed the 2008 financial crisis, is making headlines again. This time, she is forecasting a significant shift in the real estate landscape.... Read more »
Guild reports higher profits in Q3, plans to acquire purchase lenders 

Guild reports higher profits in Q3, plans to acquire purchase lenders 

California lender Guild Mortgage reported an increased profit in the third quarter despite high mortgage rates and limited home sales inventory.  The purchase-focused lender with a distributed retail model emphasized its growth... Read more »
Prices, Trends & Forecast 2023

Prices, Trends & Forecast 2023

Here are the latest trends in the NYC real estate market as well as the statewide market. In the ever-evolving realm of real estate, data-driven insights are the bedrock of informed decision-making.... Read more »
NAR releases flood disclosure tracker as federal shutdown looms again

NAR releases flood disclosure tracker as federal shutdown looms again

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Wednesday unveiled its state flood disclosure tracker tool, aiming to offer clarity and access to survey existing state disclosure requirements for flood insurance. Working in... Read more »
30-Year Mortgage Rate Takes a Steep Dive in Nearly 16 Months

30-Year Mortgage Rate Takes a Steep Dive in Nearly 16 Months

In a significant turn of events, the 30-year mortgage rate in the United States has experienced its most substantial drop in nearly 16 months. This surprising development comes on the heels of... Read more »
What’s different about the 0B(!) Gibson commission lawsuit

What’s different about the $200B(!) Gibson commission lawsuit

The Missouri judge who oversaw the landmark Sitzer/Burnett real estate commission lawsuit will also preside over the Gibson lawsuit brought by Michael Ketchmark, who represented the plaintiffs in Sitzer/Burnett. The class action-seeking... Read more »
Davenport Housing Market Forecast 2023: Will it Crash?

Davenport Housing Market Forecast 2023: Will it Crash?

In 2023, the housing market in Davenport, Iowa, has seen notable changes, especially in home prices. The median home price in Davenport has steadily increased, reaching $184K, as of September. This represents... Read more »