Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

The housing market continued to cool in May, with buyer leverage increasing across many regions of the country, according to a new survey from The Real Brokerage. “Until mortgage rates ease or wage growth catches up, we expect this dynamic of increased supply yet more selective demand to define the market in the near term.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2025

Rocket Companies announced on Tuesday the completion of its acquisition of Redfin after Rocket announced in March it agreed to purchase the digital real estate brokerage in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. “I’ve used Redfin every day for the last 20 years. .”

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire ‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. With no association membership required and an equity-ownership model, REsides aims to empower real estate professionals and support growth.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

UWM has debuted a new cash-out refi product without mortgage insurance. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has the mortgage industry abuzz over its latest product, a higher-risk, cash-out refinance at a time of economic uncertainty. Cash-out refis have gained popularity due to record-high home equity levels in recent years.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Equity Smart Home Loans made a splash Wednesday by announcing it is severing ties with United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) and partnering with Rocket Pro. ” In 2024, Equity Smart Home Loans originated over 1,600 loans, according to Modex data. “It just comes down to pricing. Of those loans, just over 66% were brokered.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2025

A lot of people have tried — Zillow bought a mortgage company and failed and now they are trying again and are all-in. Redfin bought Bay Equity and tried multiple mortgage products and now they are at Rocket. And to do that you need two things: real estate agents and loan officers. Nobody has gotten that right yet.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Advocates focused solely on the concerns of home sellers—who have gained billions in equity in their properties in recent years—are now creating post-hoc justifications for why eliminating cooperative compensation benefits low-wealth buyers. Rolling the fees into the mortgage” leaves the buyer with a higher interest rate.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Chief financial officer David Hayes said in a statement that in the third quarter, there was a “modest improvement in the mortgage market, coupled with the company’s positive operating leverage,” which fueled the return to profitability. “As Looking forward at the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s expectation of $2.3 year over year.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

But after entering into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Stone Point Capital on Monday, industry analysts and experts believe that Keller Williams may actually be on the path to go public. That “something” could be a major acquisition or, in the case of private equity , it could come in the form of an IPO.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2025

We are a franchise-based model where decisions aren’t made at some Wall Street private equity company. Even if we dropped mortgage rates tomorrow, you’d just drive in more demand and have more people competing for the same supply. They’re made at the local level. Our offices are independently owned and operated.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2025

In addition to this acquisition, Real has also made an equity investment in Flyhomes. The companies say this investment will support Flyhomes’ evolution into a wholesale mortgage lender. The companies also announced the Real will be offering Flyhomes “Buy Before You Sell” financing solution through its subsidiary One Real Mortgage. “As

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Are we comparing it to Compass’ gamesmanship ushering in a worst-case scenario where buyers need to go through 20 brokerage websites to see all that’s available? Is it best for consumers, (who anti-trust laws are designed to protect?) It depends. The benefits?

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Real Estate News

JULY 8, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Is the surge in delistings good news for buyers? Many sellers have plenty of equity and low locked-in mortgage rates , both factors that enable them to be patient.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2025

But we’re also diversifying in the field through our brokers as well as our local loan officers, and well be able to add to that through the Redfin acquisition as well here very soon, Lovier said on stage during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Secondary and Capital Markets Conference in New York on Tuesday.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 26, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Pending sales defy expectations, spark hope for a rebound Mortgage rates continued to decline in another positive sign for the market. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage meanwhile averaged 5.89%. Applications were up 1.1%

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2025

Rocket Companies , the parent of Rocket Mortgage , has returned to profitability despite a challenging second quarter for the mortgage industry, marked by economic uncertainties in the U.S. The company is now focusing on integrating the recently acquired real estate brokerage firm Redfin , which has already shown early benefits.

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Real Estate News

JULY 18, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Industry Homeownership education needs a reboot — and a new messenger Loan officers and financial advisors need to meet aspiring buyers where they are as many increasingly turn to social media for home financing advice.

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Real Estate News

JULY 7, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Agents 20% down? While there are signs that the market is shifting in buyers' favor , affordability remains a pressure point for many as home prices and mortgage rates remain high.

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Inman

MARCH 10, 2025

billion in equity. This acquisition will integrate Redfin's home search platform, which features over 1 million listings and a network of 2,200 agents, with Rocket Companies' mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Rocket Companies announced Monday its plans to acquire Redfin in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2025

That’s great if you’re selling the home or refinancing to pull out equity, but it’s a nightmare when you suddenly have to pay more in property taxes, which, if you are not able to pay, could mean you lose your home due to a tax foreclosure or tax deed sale.

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 24, 2025

Buy a Home Home-Buying Loan Types Low Down Payment Mortgages Conventional Loans VA Loans FHA Loans FHA 203k Rehab Loan USDA Loans Investment Property Mortgages Compare Home Buying Loans Home Buying Help Do I Need 20% Down? How Much Home Can I Afford? Are these approaches worth it? Verify your home buying eligibility.

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BAM Media

MARCH 10, 2025

billion all-stock deal, aiming to merge home search and mortgage services into a seamless digital experience. 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. BAM Key Details: Rocket Companies is acquiring Redfin in a $1.75

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Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It involves buying a property, renovating it, renting it out, refinancing it to pull out equity, and repeating the process with the profits. Refinance: After the property is rented and stabilized, refinance the mortgage to pull out the equity you've built.

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Redfin

JUNE 13, 2025

Buying your second home comes with experience on your side and valuable advantages: financial history, equity from your current home, and a clearer sense of what you want. Try to avoid overlapping mortgage payments or being stuck without a home. As of early June 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is around 6.8–6.9%

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The Mortgage Report

JUNE 9, 2025

Buy a Home Home-Buying Loan Types Low Down Payment Mortgages Conventional Loans VA Loans FHA Loans FHA 203k Rehab Loan USDA Loans Investment Property Mortgages Compare Home Buying Loans Home Buying Help Do I Need 20% Down? Julianelle shared his thoughts and insights in a Q&A with The Mortgage Reports.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

The data is pulled from nationwide tax, mortgage and MLS data systems, allowing agents to research and evaluate properties before they impact purchasing decisions. Features National property database access: Provides access to over 160 million properties across the US that include ownership details, mortgage history and tax records.

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Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 16, 2025

As of March, 36% of office space in the downtown area was either vacant or available to sublease, which is roughly triple the level in 2019, according to the Seattle office of Colliers, a commercial real estate brokerage. Downtown Seattle is seeing signs of recovery. But Selig also faces other unique challenges.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The seller can secure monthly rental income while maintaining the potential for a future sale, while the buyer can live in the house and potentially build equity over time. The saying ” you get what you pay for” certainly applies to discount brokerages. (585) 704-7095 Contact Now Search Homes Home Fair Housing S.O.P.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

What To Expect From Your Listing Agent Why For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) Fail Blog Featured Articles Home Buying Home Selling LOCAL Rochester NY Articles What Are The Best Mortgage Options for Self Employed Borrowers? Top Mortgage Products For Self Employed Borrowers What Are The Best Mortgage Programs For Self Employed Home Buyers?

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The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Inexpensive entry: Vacant land can be affordable to buy, and if you wait for it to appreciate, you can build equity. After you’ve purchased your land (aside from any mortgage payments), the main ongoing cost is just the annual property taxes. Conventional loans: Most conventional lenders offer long-term mortgages for land purchases.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Affordability challenges, high mortgage rates and low for-sale inventory have created a housing market thats making life difficult for large brokerages. There’s lots of brokerages they could be dancing with, but they chose this one for a reason. While theyve dropped recently, mortgage rates remain at relative highs.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 5, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Sellers start holding back as market demand drags Mortgage rates ticked down slightly this week, but lower rates may not be enough to motivate buyers as affordability continues posing challenges.

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Inman

MARCH 11, 2025

Rocket CEO Varun Krishna and Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shared with Inman why they agreed to merge as part of a $1.75 billion acquisition. AI, data and a complete consumer experience were at the center of it.

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Marco Santarelli

JUNE 8, 2025

According to a recent forecast by Redfin, a brokerage and listings site, the seemingly unstoppable climb of the housing market is expected to take a pause, with a nationwide price decline anticipated by the end of 2025. Think about it: a higher mortgage rate directly impacts what a buyer can afford. until the end of 2025.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Many new resort communities often hire one brokerage or, in some cases, one agent to represent their listings. If this real estate niche is up your alley, speak with developers or the brokerages that commonly represent golf and resort properties. Related article The ultimate guide to real estate networking 21.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mortgage brokerage firms are now under heightened scrutiny from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB’s focus is on how brokerage firms comply with loan officer compensation rules, particularly in regard to lender-paid versus borrower-paid options. The CFPB declined to comment on this story.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

High mortgage rates, low inventory and stagnant demand have made life difficult for real estate brokerages in recent years, and President Donald Trumps tariff policy isnt helping. The market upheaval claimed most brokerage stocks as well. Only The Real Brokerage is up over that time period. in one day.

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