Fathom Holdings Inc. is under pressure to turn its business around, and CEO Marco Fregenal thinks its new agent compensation model can do that. On the company’s first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Fregenal touted Elevate, which provides agents with a 20% commission split and support systems to streamline their work. Launched at the beginning of April, Fregenal said he believes the new program...

Mortgage solutions provider ServiceLink has introduced updates to its EXOS Close platform aimed at increasing scheduling flexibility for lenders and borrowers. The latest enhancements allow users to schedule closings in real-time with expanded options for online and in-branch appointments, and add automatic eligibility checks for remote notarization. Among the new features is a system that...

According to the most recent credit data from the New York Fed, foreclosure data for the housing market is still below 2019 levels. Although foreclosure rates rose in the last quarter, we are far from the stressful levels that we saw during the run-up to the housing bubble crash in 2008. Credit data in general doesn’t look great when accounting for credit card debt, auto loans, and student loan debt...

The Appraisal Institute (AI) executive who’s been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women has decided to keep a lower profile. AI Vice President Craig Steinley will cease making public appearances after an expośe by the New York Times detailed accusations against him of inappropriate comments and groping by current and former AI employees. The news was announced Monday by AI President...

After lawsuit challenging the government’s authority to extinguish stakes in securitized Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) was recently decided in favor of Ginnie Mae, the plaintiff in the case has made good on its promise to appeal the decision. Texas Capital Bank (TCB) — which initially filed the lawsuit against Ginnie Mae in 2023 — has...

Finding the best Airbnb data API is essential for savvy investors and property managers who want to excel in the competitive short-term rental market. Accurate and timely data isn’t...

These homeowners hired a design-build firm to update their primary bathroom with two major objectives. The first was to implement universal design principles so they could age in place there. The second was to give it classic traditional style with a spa-like airiness. Requests like a...

It’s one of the most-used rooms in the house, so the kitchen needs to pack in a lot of style and functionality. Hiring a kitchen designer could well be worth the cost to get things right. Wondering whether it’s really worth the investment? Confused about the process? For help in making an informed...

Smooth and natural flooring in both wood and stone looks continued to dominate the tile and plank collections seen at recent surface materials and building trade shows in Las Vegas. There’s movement away from whitewashed gray and rustic wood flooring, although those choices are still available. And...

When you’ve had an especially trying day, there’s nothing quite so restorative as slipping into a freshly made bed. Sinking into crisp sheets, cozy blankets and fluffed-up pillows soothes the spirit and encourages a restful night’s sleep. Here are suggestions to make your bed as delightfully...