Fathom is the latest brokerage to settle the commission lawsuits

Fathom Holdings, the parent company of Fathom Realty, has joined the list of corporate brokerages to settle the commission lawsuits. In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, Fathom notified shareholders of its decision to settle the antitrust claims related to … Continue readingFathom is the latest brokerage to settle the commission lawsuits

Fathom is the latest brokerage to settle the commission lawsuits

Fathom Holdings, the parent company of Fathom Realty, has joined the list of corporate brokerages to settle the commission lawsuits. In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, Fathom notified shareholders of its decision to settle the antitrust claims related to … Continue readingFathom is the latest brokerage to settle the commission lawsuits

Homebuilders are returning to the single-family market. But it won’t be enough

After falling in July, housing starts were back up again in August, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In August, housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.356 million, up 2.9% month over month … Continue readingHomebuilders are returning to the single-family market. But it won’t be enough

Homebuilders are returning to the single-family market. But it won’t be enough

After falling in July, housing starts were back up again in August, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In August, housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.356 million, up 2.9% month over month … Continue readingHomebuilders are returning to the single-family market. But it won’t be enough

Opinion: Are you thriving or barely surviving in the shifting mortgage industry?

For those of us in the mortgage world, the spring and summer market may be showing some signs of slowing down, and what a ride this market has been. If the past few years have taught us anything, even the veterans must find ways to … Continue readingOpinion: Are you thriving or barely surviving in the shifting mortgage industry?

Opinion: Are you thriving or barely surviving in the shifting mortgage industry?

For those of us in the mortgage world, the spring and summer market may be showing some signs of slowing down, and what a ride this market has been. If the past few years have taught us anything, even the veterans must find ways to … Continue readingOpinion: Are you thriving or barely surviving in the shifting mortgage industry?

’Where the rubber meets the road’: New Hampshire brokers reflect on the NAR settlement

For agents in New Hampshire, this week marks two months since PrimeMLS, the state’s multiple listing service, implemented the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement. In these two months, one overwhelming trend has emerged — everyone … Continue reading’Where the rubber meets the road’: New Hampshire brokers reflect on the NAR settlement

’Where the rubber meets the road’: New Hampshire brokers reflect on the NAR settlement

For agents in New Hampshire, this week marks two months since PrimeMLS, the state’s multiple listing service, implemented the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement. In these two months, one overwhelming trend has emerged — everyone … Continue reading’Where the rubber meets the road’: New Hampshire brokers reflect on the NAR settlement

Carlyle to buy up to $300M of equity sharing home loans from Unison

Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to purchase up to $300 million of equity sharing home loans from home equity solutions provider Unison. Carlyle also made a strategic investment into the San Francisco-based Unison, enabling it to launch its Equity Sharing Home Loan product.  “We are … Continue readingCarlyle to buy up to $300M of equity sharing home loans from Unison

Carlyle to buy up to $300M of equity sharing home loans from Unison

Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to purchase up to $300 million of equity sharing home loans from home equity solutions provider Unison. Carlyle also made a strategic investment into the San Francisco-based Unison, enabling it to launch its Equity Sharing Home Loan product.  “We are … Continue readingCarlyle to buy up to $300M of equity sharing home loans from Unison