Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2025

Luxury real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman Real Estate has partnered with Associated Mortgage Bankers to launch an in-house mortgage platform, Elliman Capital , designed to streamline the financing process for homebuyers. Initially rolling out in Florida, the platform will expand nationwide.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

California-based personal finance company NerdWallet has struck a deal to acquire brokerage firm Next Door Lending. As part of the deal that closed Oct. Jonathon Haddad, chairman and CEO of the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), is one of the owners of Next Door.

Lending

Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2025

The group has closed more than $500 million in career sales — including $121 million in transactions in 2024 — and is known for its work with high-profile luxury real estate clients. “I “Having your financing in order gives you a competitive edge. Many luxury homes are never publicly listed.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

billion deal to acquire digital real estate brokerage firm Redfin , industry observers are still trying to understand the future of one key asset: Bay Equity Home Loans. The RocketRedfin deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman will continue to lead the brokerage, reporting directly to Rocket CEO Varun Krishna.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2025

Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of The Real Brokerage , closed out the prepared remarks section of his firms first-quarter 2025 earnings call by addressing the transformative technological era the industry is currently operating in. billion and the number of transactions closed during the quarter jumped 77% to 33,617.

Technology

Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Competition can heat up quickly and as a global brokerage, heres how were preparing for a successful luxury summer selling season across the markets we serve and how you can do the same. Your team must be skilled at facilitating global transactions, leveraging in-house legal support, financing, and relocation services.

Marketing

Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2025

While some brokerages are leaning into the use of private listing networks , luxury firm Douglas Elliman said it does not want private listing networks to become the norm. “At Our brokerage does not push, incentivize or default to private listings.” This loss in revenue came as commissions and other brokerage income was down to $258.02

Brokerage

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Last but not least, real estate agents prepare documents such as closing documents, purchase agreements, and leases while ensuring that the transaction is in compliance with local laws and their client’s terms are met. An agent may also be present at closings to review closing documents and help guide their client through the final steps.

Agents

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But for first-time and other cash-strapped buyers—those who are not relying on the proceeds of a home sale, who may be using a 100% financed VA loan, whose agents may be layering forms of assistance to put together enough cash for closing—knowing in advance about the seller’s contribution to their agent costs may be essential.

Debt-to-income ratio

Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2025

Much like it has in finance, logistics, and media, AI in real estate is offering agents a new way of working: faster, smarter, and more autonomous. That speed doesn’t just translate into saved time — it often results in stronger offers and higher close rates. This is more than a technology shift.

Marketing

Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2025

Rocket Companies has begun to reshape Rocket Homes , its real estate subsidiary, following the closing of its acquisition of Redfin. Qualified clients who finance through Rocket and work with a Redfin agent receive a one-point mortgage rate reduction during their first year — for up to $6,000 in savings.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

Rocket Companies hopes to close a $1.75 billion deal to acquire resi brokerage and portal Redfin in Q2 or Q3 2025. After the deal was announced, CEO Varun Krishna told investors that he expects a lift in purchase mortgage growth after the deal closes. billion deal for Redfin.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Fleet Homes Real Estate Team – Keller Williams Real estate teams are comprised of real estate agents and other professionals working together towards one common goal to close deals. Depending on the team’s structure, agents can work closely together or independently. Teams are led by a team leader.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

billion deal comes just weeks after the Detroit-based lender announced its acquisition of real estate brokerage Redfin for $1.75 The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, integrates the largest servicer in the country into Rockets flywheel. Rocket Companies industry-shaking plan to acquire Mr. Cooper in a $9.4

Technology

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

The deal, which closed March 15, adds 20 agents from River City to the United ranks and brings its total agent count in the Richmond area to 220, according to John Finn, senior managing broker at United. Terms of the cash deal were not disclosed, although John Finn said it was backed by third-party acquisition financing.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2025

The companies also announced the Real will be offering Flyhomes “Buy Before You Sell” financing solution through its subsidiary One Real Mortgage. “As Poleg said Real is excited to bring Flyhomes’ financing products to its agents and their clients. The consumer-facing product is an extension of Real’s AI agent assistant Leo.

Technology

Real Estate News

JUNE 13, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Industry Startup aims to bring assumable mortgages to the masses Could a new market emerge around homebuyers taking over a seller’s existing low interest rate loan? One proptech veteran thinks so. "It was almost shocking."

Mortgages

BAM Media

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Real RISE 2024 kicks off today, October 22nd, with some exciting new developments in AI and fintech for real estate agents who’ve joined (or will join) the brokerage. Last Friday, October 18, Real President Sharran Srivatsaa gave the closing presentation at our own in-person event, BAM Mania. Read on for the highlights. and Canada.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This was rolled out last week, but we are getting close to closing our first two. Ann Sullivan, team lead and loan officer at brokerage firm Lending Heights Mortgage , agreed that the rates on Cash Out 90 are a bit higher than your normal primary purchase rates. She said that the lack of PMI can be a game-changer for a borrower.

Equity

Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2025

While real estate brokerages are known for helping consumers buy and sell homes, many also choose to offer core services such as mortgage lending , title insurance and home warranties. he 2025 RealTrends Verified rankings again examined the number of core services transactions among submitting brokerages.

Title

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For example, a partnership with a mortgage broker make sure clients receive fast, reliable financing options that help the team close deals faster. Additionally, many of the highest quality ones are closed, meaning they arent exactly taking on new partnerships. So, why not put your team ahead.

Branding

Inman

JUNE 30, 2025

By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing — Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40,000 to $20,000.

Closing

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

Here are twelve mind-blowing ideas and prompts smart agents are using to close more deals with ChatGPT in 2025. ” How to make ChatGPT write like you (or a billion-dollar luxury brokerage) ChatGPT can now convincingly emulate anyone’s writing style. It’s not perfect, but close. Sound familiar?

Branding

Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2025

In March, Rocket struck a deal to acquire digital real estate brokerage firm Redfin for $1.75 We have about 2,200 agents at Redfin that we’ll be working closely with, but weve also built many relationships that we need to continue fostering. billion, bringing in its distributed retail arm, Bay Equity Home Loans.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

Nestment , a real estate education company, has partnered with Florida -based brokerage The Keyes Co. Applications close on May 19. to launch a five-week program aimed at preparing potential homeowners for the buying process.

Property Management

Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2025

It can take weeks or even months to find your first client, weeks or months to go under contract on a property, then typically another six to eight weeks until closing. Save money for taxes Once a new real estate agent has their first closing, it can be tempting to go on a shopping spree and celebrate. So plan ahead.

Agents

Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

Build a professional referral network Partnering up with agents and brokerages is a no-brainer for mortgage professionals, as you both need to work in tandem to get a deal closed. For example, a breakdown of loan options and how they work, or a closing costs worksheet for buyers.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. Angela is the 11th-ranked agent in the state by sales volume, closing 38 sides and $29.82 For this, I turned to New Hampshire-based Cohen Closing & Title , where another cousin is the director of business development.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2025

The company is now focusing on integrating the recently acquired real estate brokerage firm Redfin , which has already shown early benefits. Qualified clients who finance with Rocket and work with a Redfin agent have a one-point rate reduction in their first year, up to $6,000.

Equity

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

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Lending

Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

This story brings us back to last summer when a client of mine purchased a small west-side home and, upon closing, the listing agent had some very interesting ideas about how to go about making up his financial loss on the property. HST commission payable to the buyer brokerage and replaced it with 0.5%+HST. 870 – 850 = 20 Right?

Closing

Redfin

MARCH 18, 2025

But what actually happens to that money once the deal closes? This Redfin article will break down exactly what happens to your earnest money at closing, and what to expect in different scenarios. What happens to earnest money at closing? It can cover part of your closing costs. Does it go toward your down payment?

Closing

BAM Media

MARCH 10, 2025

The deal, expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2025, will integrate Redfins 50 million monthly visitors with Rockets mortgage and title services to streamline homebuying. This move aims to integrate Rockets mortgage lending with Redfins home search and real estate services, making it easier for people to buy and finance homes in one place.

Pre-approval

GeekEstate Agents & Brokers

JANUARY 5, 2025

Todays showcase: Upfront] Upfront is a real estate financial platform that partners with real estate brokerages to provide agents with efficient cash-flow solutions, enabling them to access earned commissions before deal closures. These fees range from 5-10% and are generally tax-deductible business expenses for agents.

Agents

The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article breaks down seven steps to help you learn how to buy land—covering everything from the pros and cons to financing and closing the sale. Carrying costs: Land has costs without revenue, like property taxes and debt service if financed. Banks also view raw land as riskier, making financing more difficult.

Land

Redfin

JUNE 13, 2025

In this Redfin article, we’ll walk you through what’s different as a second-time homebuyer, how to prep your finances, and what strategies ease the transition—whether you’re upgrading in Flagstaff, AZ , downsizing, or just making a change in Fort Worth, TX. Communicate closely with your real estate agent to align timelines and contingencies.

Debt-to-income ratio

The Close

MAY 8, 2025

Redfin is a real estate brokerage, whereas Zillow is primarily a real estate aggregator, getting information from multiple sources and helping buyers and sellers (whether theyre licensed agents or FSBOs) complete a real estate transaction. Since Redfin is a real estate brokerage, its only expenses and fees are for its agents.

Brokerage