MyHome, a subsidiary of Williston Financial Group has acquired Volly, a provider of technology and marketing services for banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders nationwide.
Read More »Measuring the Effect of Snow on Home Values
New data from LendingTree has found a slight positive correlation between home values and the amount of snowfall, however, expensive real estate is not exclusive to snowy parts of the country.
Read More »Lower Mortgage Rates Boosting Buyer Confidence
Mortgage rates continue to drop to close out 2023, a positive turn of events for potential buyers after 17 consecutive weeks with rates above the 7% mark.
Read More »Creative Strategies to Drive the Market in 2024
Souren Sarkar of mortgage automation provider Nexval shares his thoughts on the future of the industry and feels that politically driven policies will increase housing affordability and reduce rates.
Read More »Number of Homes for Sale Dipped YoY
According to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report, both home sales and the number of homes available slid month-over-month, leaving potential buyers with little to choose from.
Read More »Affordability Expected to Improve in 2024
An anticipated rise in inventory and decline in mortgage rates are expected to ease affordability concerns for many as we enter 2024.
Read More »Planet Home Lending Adds New VP, Construction Loan Manager
Mortgage lender seeks to expand it construction loan volume in 2024 with the addition of 20-plus year industry veteran Melony Harpe.
Read More »Online Housing Searches: A Year in Review
Zillow has analyzed the 250 billion searches conducted on its platform in 2023. What did this deep dive reveal?
Read More »Monthly Mortgage Payments Moderate as Rates Decline
The latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association found that the new median mortgage payment decreased slightly from October.
Read More »Starter Home Price Appreciation Ending the Year Strong
Home prices reached a new peak for the eighth consecutive month in November, according to First American's latest Home Price Index report, which revealed that price appreciation for small, affordable homes for first-time buyers remained strong, with starter home prices growing the fastest in many U.S. markets.
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