Stop marketing moments; start designing systems

Stop marketing moments; start designing systems

Here’s something I’ve been turning over in my head as we grind our way into Spring Selling 2026 — one that feels especially relevant for homebuilders and every functional leader who’s trying... Read more »
Retention Systems That Keep Agents Loyal When Opportunity Knocks

Retention Systems That Keep Agents Loyal When Opportunity Knocks

Real estate agent retention isn’t about locking people in, coach Verl Workman writes. It’s about building something they don’t want to leave. Brokers love to talk about recruiting, but retention is where... Read more »
loanDepot begins bringing more systems back online after cyberattack

loanDepot begins bringing more systems back online after cyberattack

Nonbank mortgage lender and servicer loanDepot has started to restore functionality to some of its technology systems impacted by an early January cyberattack. However, its operations remain impacted as it continues to... Read more »
Cyberattack at loanDepot brings systems down

Cyberattack at loanDepot brings systems down

Top-15 U.S. mortgage lender loanDepot confirmed Monday morning that it is the industry’s latest cyberattack victim. The incident has brought loanDepot’s systems down.  The California-based lender, which originated about $17 billion in mortgage loans... Read more »
First American makes progress on restoring systems from pre-Christmas cyberattack 

First American makes progress on restoring systems from pre-Christmas cyberattack 

Title insurance giant First American Financial reported progress on restoring its systems from a pre-Christmas cybersecurity incident. First American has fallen victim to data theft after a perpetrator exfiltrated data and encrypted... Read more »
Mr. Cooper’s automated phone systems, website are back up following cyberattack

Mr. Cooper’s automated phone systems, website are back up following cyberattack

The automated phone systems and website of lender and servicer Mr. Cooper are running again following a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to lock down certain technology systems. On Oct. 31,... Read more »
Cyberattack on Mr. Cooper forces it to lock down systems

Cyberattack on Mr. Cooper forces it to lock down systems

Texas-headquartered lender and servicer Mr. Cooper pointed to a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to lock down certain technology systems including access to its online payment portal.  “On October 31, Mr.... Read more »