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How Mr. Cooper plans to power Rocket’s homeownership flywheel

Housing Wire

In their first earnings call since being acquired by Rocket Companies for $9.4 billion, Mr. Cooper executives did not take questions from analysts. But they did provide a glimpse of the opportunities the deal represents for companies in the mortgage space or how it intends to power the Apple of homeownership flywheel. This transaction is about creating a scaled homeownership experience, Mr.

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Inside the Numbers: What ASC Data Tells Us About the Appraisal Profession

Appraisal Buzz

Data nerds get ready! Today, Hal and Jim are joined by Chase Pursley, founder of Appraisal Inbox and JobsinAppraisal.com, who recently took a deep dive into Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) data. Were talking demographics, licensing trends, and the fascinating rabbit holes that only a true appraisal enthusiast could uncover. Is the appraiser shortage fact or fiction?

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Mortgage demand sinks 13% as rates soar

Housing Wire

Mortgage applications decreased 12.7% from a week earlier , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 18, 2025. The index decreased 11% on an unadjusted basis compared with the previous week. The refinance index decreased 20% from the previous week, but was still 43% higher than the same week one year ago.

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New Home Sales Rise in March

Eyes on Housing

A modest decline in mortgage rates and lean existing inventory helped boost new home sales in March even as builders and consumers contend with uncertain market conditions. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in March increased 7.4% to a 724,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a revised January number, according to newly released data from.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Renting becomes the new buying: Summer 2025 rental season sees unprecedented competition

Housing Wire

Every year, rental professionals brace for whats become a reliable annual rush: the summer surge. But 2025s rental season may be one of the most competitive yet, as demand accelerates and listings move at record speed. Based on a recent analysis from RentSpree, tenant screening activity in the U.S. spikes 27 percent between May and July compared to other times of the year.

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Canada's housing plans won't work without skilled trade workers, expert warns

Mortgagebroker News

Ontario experts challenge federal political promises amid ongoing trades shortage

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Tulip Picking on the Northshore

Lamacchia Realty

Spring has finally arrived! Embrace the colors and awaken your senses with a trip to a local farm to pick tulips! Make it a family outing and celebrate spring while you create memories that will last a lifetime. Here are two, great Northshore area farms where you can pick your own tulips: Cider Hill Farm – Tulip Fest 45 Fern Ave, Amesbury, MA Recognized as a top apple picking site and one of the most beautiful farms to visit, the farm has been recognized for combining sustainability, commu

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Tariff confusion freezes Canadian office projects – Avison Young

Mortgagebroker News

Supply bottlenecks and unclear trade compliance rules stall construction timelines

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3 Types of Rentals That Make You Rich in 2025 (Actual Deals)

BiggerPockets

These rental property deals are making us richer in 2025, even with high housing prices and interest rates.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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As Canada's election looms, the stakes for housing couldn't be higher

Mortgagebroker News

Here's what Monday's vote actually means for the housing market

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Making $8K/Month and Quitting His W2 with 2025’s Ultimate Cash Flow Strategy

BiggerPockets

A traditional rental property gives you one stream of income, but what if you could multiply that cash flow by two, three, four, or more times?

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Here's what brokers across the country want from a federal housing plan

Mortgagebroker News

We asked mortgage professionals in various provinces what they would change on the housing and mortgage fronts

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Canadians turning away from condo market amid Toronto crisis: report

Mortgagebroker News

Is it time to rethink condo investments?

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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The road to becoming a $6 billion broker

Mortgagebroker News

Carving out a niche in the commercial space has helped this mortgage exec forge a multibillion-dollar career, with $1 billion funded in 2024 alone

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Trump tensions push Canadian snowbirds to sell US vacation properties

Mortgagebroker News

Tariff spat continues to have big implications for US housing market