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The Renter’s Rights Bill passed to its Royal Assent stage today, the final journey of the legislation before the wide-ranging

Carrie McCormick stumbled into real estate after realizing a corporate career wasn’t for her and now she’s a top agent​Carrie

In a move to grow in a “capital-light” way, Pennymac completed the sale of $12 billion in mortgage servicing rights

Investors flood affordable regions chasing strong rental yields ​Investors flood affordable regions chasing strong rental yields  

Flat FHB growth signals shifting opportunities for brokers ​Flat FHB growth signals shifting opportunities for brokers  

Two days a week in the office policy could suffer a big hit after FWC ruling ​Two days a week

‘As brokers we need to continually lift our game if we want to remain relevant,’ she says ​’As brokers we

A motion on the recommendation that Vancouver city council create a new corporation tasked with developing an estimated 4,000 units

Ben Tal says Canada’s economy is in a per-capita recession and that rate cuts are needed fast to thaw a

Canada’s stocks benchmark tumbled Tuesday, under-performing its U.S. counterpart as inflation in the country quickened more than expected while falling

Treasuries gained, with the 30-year yield reaching the lowest level since early April, amid similar price action in the UK

The major has updated members of its executive tech team ​The major has updated members of its executive tech team  

PennyMac Financial Services reports a 33% profit increase in Q3 2025, driven by strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives.​PennyMac Financial

The new tool integrates with the Compass platform and shows agents the number of serious buyers interested in a property

If you buy or sell your home, you will need to hire a conveyancer to carry out the legal work.

Millions of UK homeowners are relying on multiple credit cards and overdrafts to make significant purchases, raising concerns over the

Reverse mortgagees give older homeowners some financial breathing room. Knowing when and how they need to be repaid can avoid

Membership and revenues are growing ​Membership and revenues are growing  

Energy-efficient homes drive new green lending opportunities for brokers ​Energy-efficient homes drive new green lending opportunities for brokers  

The Bank of Canada’s survey of businesses shows firms are still worried the ongoing trade war will limit their sales,

Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the average price of housing — not necessarily individual home values — must fall

Typical down payments stayed flat in Q3, with affluent buyers driving upper-tier sales ​Typical down payments stayed flat in Q3,

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Amid rising tensions between Zillow and Matterport parent company CoStar, the former claims CoStar did not renew its Matterport API.​Amid

Fort Lauderdale-based Galleria International Realty joins Compass, bolstering its already strong presence in South Florida.​Fort Lauderdale-based Galleria International Realty joins

Top economists Gary Cohn and Lawrence Summers discuss U.S. fiscal challenges, warning about inflation and federal debt sustainability.​Top economists Gary

The typical down payment was $30,400 — about $500 more than the previous quarter and roughly flat from a year

A new study from the Nationwide Retirement Institute found that 58% of Millennial investors feel they have to choose between

Broeksmit shared with the audience that the MBA helped shape roughly 10% of all laws passed by Congress this year.​Broeksmit

The Supreme Court gave no reason as to why it denied REX’s petition in its long-running lawsuit against Zillow and

With rates too high to make buying a home palatable, or even possible, we have a housing market that has

Brokers are turning to automation, education, and specialization to unlock new volume in the nonagency market ​Brokers are turning to

From low education standards to cities on fire, brokers face a nonstop battle to combat borrowers’ misconceptions ​From low education

Cornerstone expands Texas footprint, merging with Peoples Bank to boost mortgage and banking services ​Cornerstone expands Texas footprint, merging with

Soaring rents are prompting New Yorkers to consider buying homes outside the city ​Soaring rents are prompting New Yorkers to

Rocket closed the $14.2 billion acquisition in early October — about 51% higher than the valuation announced in March —

The housing market has stabilized as mortgage rates have stayed below 6.64%, impacting housing demand and inventory.​The housing market has

The investment links Maple’s alternative lending business with Nesto’s technology platform and CMLS’s national distribution network.​The investment links Maple’s alternative

Reflecting on five decades of alternative lending, national growth, and an unwavering commitment to the Canadian mortgage broker community.​Reflecting on

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem called Canada’s labour market “soft,” despite recent data that showed the country added 60,400

Smaller lenders will have to build relationships to compete against well-oiled machines ​Smaller lenders will have to build relationships to

From low education standards to cities on fire, the non-stop battle for brokers to correct misconceptions with buyers ​From low

Housing, affordability, and political futures collide as NYC’s mayoral hopefuls clash on stage ​Housing, affordability, and political futures collide as

Moody’s downplayed contagion fears after regional bank sell-off, citing strong asset quality and resilience ​Moody’s downplayed contagion fears after regional

Discover how ChatGPT, smart search and innovative lending tools are revolutionizing the industry in our Tech Pulse roundup.​Discover how ChatGPT,

The Phoenix Suns ownership dispute involving UWM CEO Mat Ishbia ends with a dismissal, as the parties agreed to cover

The team ranks No. 1 in both units and volume across multiple local MLSs and the state of Montana so

Senior homeowners saw their housing wealth grow to $14.39 trillion in Q2 2025, a 4% increase driven by rising home

Findings suggest affordability isn’t just about the cost of homes — it’s about worker wages and who controls the flow

After a year of expected rate cuts, forecasters are starting to question how long Canada’s easing cycle will last—and whether

The non-bank lender upsized its bond sale to $800 million ahead of its planned acquisition by Birch Hill Equity Partners

The Andrade Group has averaged $50 million in annual sales and closed hundreds of millions of dollars in deals during

The company’s main platform, SwiftGov, is designed to help local governments reform zoning and permitting systems while keeping sensitive municipal

Nathan Ballentine joins New American Funding as regional vice president for South Carolina, focusing on growth, development and partnerships.​Nathan Ballentine

Despite these challenges, 67% said homeownership is an important lifetime goal and 69% view real estate as a way to

Federal employees fearing job losses receive temporary respite as judge prevents 4,000 layoffs ​Federal employees fearing job losses receive temporary

Figure reported that West Capital Lending and Axen Mortgage are among the first partners to embed its DSCR product.​Figure reported

Auto bankruptcies may signal trouble ahead for mortgage credit quality ​Auto bankruptcies may signal trouble ahead for mortgage credit quality  

The law — enacted in response to the deadly 2021 Surfside condominium — introduces new requirements for building inspections and

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to present Trump with Fed chair candidates in December. The decision comes amid Trump’s criticism of

Company leaders said the rebrand illustrates HomeSmart’s commitment to empowering its agents and enhancing client experiences nationwide.​Company leaders said the

Struggling to make it as a listing agent? Learn the golden letter strategy 24-year-old agent Will Van Wickler used to

Launched Wednesday, Zillow Pro is a suite of products geared toward agents, including Follow Up Boss, My Agent and Agent

Real estate licensees in Texas must have a signed buyer agency agreement prior to showing a house, unless they just

Mat Ishbia has filed a countersuit against minority owners Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg, accusing them of demanding an inflated

Cole will focus on customer relationships, expanding client-focused initiatives and promoting adoption of the AIM-Port platform.​Cole will focus on customer

Due to a lack of national flood insurance, the report paints a grim picture of the potential impact on the

What began a decade ago as a small real estate venture has evolved into one of the region’s most innovative

With more agents claiming clients are cutting them out of deals, industry leaders warn that lawsuits could harm reputations.​With more

Big banks Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and Citi exceeded Q3 earnings expectations, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges.​Big banks Wells Fargo, JPMorgan

Can you move your equity release plan if you relocate to Europe? Mark Gregory answers this reader’s question and offers

You’ve come to the end of your mortgage deal – so what’s next? In his latest Q&A Darren Polson extols

The federal housing minister wouldn’t commit today to a Liberal election campaign promise to push cities to cut the fees

A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday,

CPA urges financial diligence ​CPA urges financial diligence  

Borrowers urged to compare rates as co ​Borrowers urged to compare rates as co  

Buyers embrace smaller land as affordability pressures rise ​Buyers embrace smaller land as affordability pressures rise  

National market steadies as Melbourne and Darwin climb ​National market steadies as Melbourne and Darwin climb  

Dallas housing activity remains solid with expanding inventory and steady demand, HW Data shows last week.​Dallas housing activity remains solid

Experts say the report ignores key Miami market drivers — from a high percentage of all-cash transactions to strong job

Washington, D.C. home prices hold steady as demand keeps the market slightly in seller territory, HW Data shows.​Washington, D.C. home

NAR CEO Nykia Wright discussed how NAR is aiming for increased transparency as she unveiled parts of its 2026-2028 Strategic

PHH Mortgage introduces FlexIQ, a new non-QM product suite, to enhance non-agency offerings and support diverse borrowers.​PHH Mortgage introduces FlexIQ,

Los Angeles home prices show signs of softening as new listings trend below current medians. HW Data tracks activity last

SDKA has launched of automated valuation models (AVMs) for first-charge residential purchase transactions to accelerate its time-to-cash. The service has

Legal & General has appointed Scott Wheway as its new chair, taking over from Sir John Kingman, who has served

Barclays has made further improvements to its affordability calculations for customers. The bank has increased the amount of regular bonus,

MQube has tokenised £1.3bn of mortgage debt on the blockchain. The tokenisation of mortgage assets via an EVM compatible chain,

The Financial Conduct Authority will begin testing open banking finance with mortgage firms next month.   The three-month ‘techsprint’ will

Kensington Mortgages has appointed Helen Cawthra as its new head of national accounts. Cawthra joins having previously worked at Vida

Gen H has appointed Sara Palmer as its new sales and distribution director. Palmer has more than 30 years of

Mortgage Choice franchisee shares insights from two decades in broking ​Mortgage Choice franchisee shares insights from two decades in broking  

Housing inventory may have peaked early this year, marking an unusual shift in market trends that affects both buyers and

Permanent job cuts could disrupt housing finance and delay closings ​Permanent job cuts could disrupt housing finance and delay closings  

Investors are accused of taking out $100 million in DSCR loans from dozens of private lenders — using projected rental

The Zillow class-action lawsuit sparks debate on buyer agent disclosures.​The Zillow class-action lawsuit sparks debate on buyer agent disclosures.  

New immigration policies have banned non-permanent residents from some government-backed loan programs, altered borrower behaviors and reduced appetite for nonqualified

Foreclosures rose again, with experts warning of persistent borrower stress despite Fed rate cuts ​Foreclosures rose again, with experts warning

Markets react as Trump threatens sweeping tariffs over China’s rare earths clampdown ​Markets react as Trump threatens sweeping tariffs over

Bullock: Investor reliance deepening Australia’s housing strain ​Bullock: Investor reliance deepening Australia’s housing strain  

Older buyers rise as first-home budgets expand ​Older buyers rise as first-home budgets expand  

Queensland locks in Woolloongabba PDA to fast-track 16,000 homes ​Queensland locks in Woolloongabba PDA to fast-track 16,000 homes