Two Harbors Investment Corp. Acquisition by CrossCountry Mortgage Receives Final Regulatory Approval

Two Harbors Investment Corp. announced on Friday that it has secured final regulatory approval for its acquisition by CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), a significant development that will see the real estate…

The Real Brokerage Inc. Secures Final Court Approval for REMAX Holdings Acquisition, Paving Way for Landmark Real Estate Merger

The Real Brokerage Inc. has achieved a significant milestone in its proposed acquisition of REMAX Holdings, receiving final court approval in British Columbia. This pivotal decision brings the cross-border brokerage…

LoanDepot Receives NYSE Deficiency Notice Amidst Share Price Struggles, Faces Six-Month Compliance Window

loanDepot Inc. has officially received a deficiency notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) due to its Class A common stock consistently trading below the $1 threshold for 30…

The Federal Reserve’s AI Dilemma: How Data Center Boom Fuels Inflation Fears and Impacts Housing

The burgeoning artificial intelligence revolution, while promising transformative advancements, has become a significant concern for the U.S. Federal Reserve, casting a shadow over the nation’s housing market. What was once…

The Mortgage Industry’s Trust Deficit: Navigating the AI Revolution and the Imperative for Relationship Building

The mortgage industry stands at a critical juncture, facing a profound crisis of trust exacerbated by technological advancements and shifting market dynamics. For decades, the focus has been on optimizing…

Luminate Bank Acquires Select Assets of First State Mortgage Services, Expanding Midwest and Central U.S. Mortgage Footprint

Minneapolis-based Luminate Bank announced Thursday its acquisition of select assets from Illinois-based First State Mortgage Services, a strategic move poised to significantly bolster Luminate’s mortgage lending capabilities and geographical reach…

Dream Finders Homes Expands Reverie Brand to Embrace Non-Age-Restricted Resort Lifestyle Communities

Dream Finders Homes, a prominent player in the U.S. homebuilding sector, has announced a significant strategic expansion of its Reverie active adult brand. The company will now incorporate non-age-restricted lifestyle…

Zillow Executive Sara Bonert Departs After Nearly Two Decades Amidst Company-Wide Layoffs

Zillow, the prominent online real estate marketplace, has experienced a significant workforce reduction in early August, impacting over 500 employees, approximately 7% of its total staff. Among those affected is…

From Humble Beginnings to Housing Giants: The Entrepreneurial Roots of American Homebuilding

America’s giant homebuilders didn’t start out as giants. They began with entrepreneurs, cheap land, returning soldiers, borrowed money, and a conviction that millions of families were about to want something…

Oregon’s Bold Move to Extend Prevailing Wages to Off-Site Factories Sparks Legal Battle with National Trade Group

Oregon lawmakers’ ambitious attempt to mandate in-state prevailing wage standards for modular home fabrication factories, regardless of their location, has ignited a significant legal challenge. The Modular Building Institute (MBI),…