Build, baby, build: C21 CEO Mike Miedler’s take on the Housing Act
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler said that regulating institutional investors won’t do much for the market, but the Act’s other provisions could change the game for homebuyers.
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Election 2026: Foulkes rolls out ‘Believe in Rhode Island’ economic plan including $100M bond proposal
JOHNSTON – Helena Buonanno Foulkes on Wednesday announced the first component of her comprehensive economic plan, pledging a $100 million bond to fund “classroom-to-career” facilities across the state. During a…
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Movement’s reverse mortgage leaders on forming better sales strategies
At a time when some reverse mortgage lenders are struggling to bring new business through the door, Movement Mortgage is an example of a company that’s posting modest growth through…
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Why mortgage purchase apps are holding up even with rising rates
Today, the MBA’s purchase application data showed 4% week-to-week growth and 7% year-over-year growth, even though mortgage rates are near yearly highs and inflation data has recently been rising. Over…
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GO Mortgage expands by launching TPO channel
GO Mortgage has launched a third-party origination (TPO) channel built on a new wholesale platform, the company announced Tuesday. Leading the effort is Rob Saunders, who was named executive vice…
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Mortgage demand rises 1.7% even as rates reach five-week peak
Mortgage applications increased 1.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending May 8. On an unadjusted…
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Mortgage Connect noncompete agreement ruled unenforceable by Pennsylvania judge
The lawsuit that prompted Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson to issue a warning letter to Mortgage Connect last week has dealt the company a significant legal blow….
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LiveBy aims to close neighborhood data gap in real estate tech
LiveBy, a data platform serving brokerage websites and agent marketing platforms across North America, has partnered with Repliers to bring expanded boundary, school and demographic data tools to real estate…
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Former solar sales CEO being sued by AG launches Rhode Island gubernatorial campaign
Jasjit “Jay” Gotra said he hasn’t worked full-time since his solar sales company closed in late 2024 amid allegations of predatory and deceptive sales tactics by the R.I. Attorney General’s office….
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Big mortgage lenders stay profitable, but cracks emerge as rates climb
A consistent theme emerged from the first-quarter 2026 earnings season: higher mortgage rates and macroeconomic volatility are dampening second-quarter expectations. Several large lenders remained profitable during the quarter, benefiting from…
