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Why investors believe CoStar holds a big advantage post-NAR settlement

Housing Wire

The opposite trajectories of their stock prices seem to reflect investor appetites for their different business models. Last December, Zillow netted 105 million unique visitors, according to Comscore data cited in Zillow’s investor materials. Zillow For years, Zillow has dominated online home listings.

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Secondary mortgage market adjusts to higher-for-longer rates 

Housing Wire

In early November, 30-year fixed mortgage rates began a nosedive, declining from near 8% to below 7% in a matter of months before once again starting to rise at the start of 2024. at the end of April, according to HousingWire ’s Mortgage Rates Center. Non-QM mortgages include loans that cannot be purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

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Demand for home loans climbs despite surging mortgage rates 

Housing Wire

It’s counterintuitive but real: Despite surging mortgage rates , borrowers’ demand for home loans rose last week. There were very low levels of mortgage applications in the weeks prior to the surprising uptick. In addition, loan officers said that investors took advantage of a slower market. from the week prior.

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Go Mortgage sues former capital markets director for ‘corporate sabotage’

Housing Wire

Go Mortgage sued its former director of capital markets for “corporate sabotage,” alleging computer fraud, violation of trade secrets, breach of contract and tortious interference with a business relationship. By then, Go Mortgage had sustained millions of dollars of financial losses.

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What Is a Land Contract In Ohio? Full Guide [2021 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

In real estate, buyers and sellers must be knowledgeable to make informed decisions. Are you familiar with a land contract in Ohio, as well as the state-specific requirements? What is a land contract in Ohio, really? Essentially, a land contract is an alternative financing option if you’re investing in: Farmland or raw land.

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Zillow believes the evolution of the industry will only help it grow

Housing Wire

On Wednesday evening, during the firm’s Q1 2024 earnings call with investor and analysts, CEO Rich Barton took a contrary view: Zillow is just beginning to unlock its revenue generating potential. “In In a hostile housing market and a noisy industry environment, why is Zillow outperforming?”

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Could the assumable mortgage level the playing field?

Housing Wire

California-based Carrington Mortgage Services (CMS) sees a window of opportunity in the mortgage market. The Federal Reserve (Fed) actions that resulted in millions of borrowers receiving mortgage rates below 4% gave way to Fed actions that… triggered mortgage rates to rise above 7% in the fall of 2022.

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