Debt is a common and sometimes necessary part of life. Whether it’s for buying a home, or a car, or funding your education, debt can help you achieve your goals and improve... Read more »
Smart Rate Mortgage, LLC is no longer licensed as a residential mortgage company in Illinois. Meanwhile, Michael Strauss, its only loan officer, now has an inactive status on his license, according to the Illinois Department of... Read more »
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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology reported an adjusted operating income of $131 million in the third quarter of 2023, up from Q3 2022’s $126 million — despite the headwinds the mortgage industry... Read more »
So you’ve finally reached that long-awaited stage in life where retirement is within sight, and you’re considering California as your ultimate destination. Well, you’re in luck because we’ve put together a list... Read more »
Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. One of the most efficient ways to acquire leads is to buy them through lead... Read more »
The Bay Area housing market has been cooling off since the spring of last year, with prices trending downwards. However, inventory remains tight, which is keeping prices elevated and benefits sellers. There... Read more »
Amid the most challenging mortgage market in decades, Rocket Companies, the parent of Rocket Mortgage, remained profitable in the third quarter of 2023, showing higher margins in the direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels. This was... Read more »
The Seattle housing market, often referred to as the Emerald City’s real estate landscape, continues to face challenges due to limited inventory and high demand. In September 2023, Seattle witnessed a 9.07% decrease... Read more »
Redfin executives were happy to discuss commission lawsuits during their firm’s third-quarter 2023 earnings call with investors and analysts Thursday evening, just not the one their firm was recently named as a... Read more »