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Industry Mourns The Passing Of FirstAm’s Kurt Pfotenhauer
Longtime First American vice chair and widely respected housing finance leader Kurt Pfotenhauer is remembered for his leadership, public policy influence, and commitment to family and service
Terminator Tech
As AI-powered servicing platforms gear up for the next refi wave, brokers are deploying their own machines to fight back.
Planet Financial Group Launches Planet Insurance Agency To Simplify Personal Coverage
New offering brings a more transparent, personalized approach to protecting homes, families, and personal assets
Building Access to Homeownership Through Education and Inclusion
LaDonna Lockard sits down with Rogelio Goertzen, Founder and CEO of HOME, to discuss how education, empathy, and community-first leadership are reshaping access to homeownership.
Why 2026 Is a Year of Real Opportunity
Jeana Lanktree and LaDonna Lockard break down why 2026 will reward professionals who adapt, deepen relationships, and lead with strategy — not fear.
Mortgage Economic Review For January 2026
The Mortgage Economic Review is a monthly summary of key economic indicators, data, and events pertinent to mortgage, housing, and finance professionals
Cooling Prices, Persistent Regional Divides Shape Housing Outlook For 2026
Cotality data show U.S. home price growth slowing to 1% as the housing market enters 2026 on firmer footing, with easing rates and regional divergence shaping a more balanced outlook
January: Housing’s Least Expensive Month
January is the cheapest month to buy a home — saving buyers up to $23,000 compared to May, the priciest month of the year, according to a new LendingTree analysis