Permits before loans: Inside the launch of Kukun’s Renovation-HELOC Index
The company has mapped renovation hotspots by ZIP code as lenders and servicers eye home equity opportunities
Real Wallet expanding into financial hub for agents
Total funds held in Real Wallet checking accounts have grown to $45 million
Northpointe to sell distributed retail, consumer direct channels to CMG
Deal is expected to close by the end of 2026
Small investors make gains as institutional homebuyers retreat
Investor activity remained concentrated in the Midwest and Sun Belt
MLS insurance offerings expanded with new partnership
Orion was launched by MetroList, Northern Nevada Regional MLS and Oregon Data Share
Could home transactions become a new money-laundering tool for criminals?
Kentucky broker says a 5% deposit promise and delayed funds raised laundering concerns
Real estate agents say they are holding their ground, their expenses say otherwise
NAR data shows median expenses hit $9,530 while median gross income reached $59,200 in 2026
Onity sues New York regulator over mortgage servicing fee rule
Onity says it has cooperated with state regulators and is prepared to meet any properly defined standards
Mortgage applications drop 5.3% despite rate decline
Purchase applications dropped 7% week over week and ran 18% below last year
