The ‘Silver Tsunami’ Is Real, But Will Only Hit a Few Metros, Report Finds

Homeowners are older than the general population, while younger generations are falling behind due to affordability challenges. There has been some expectation of a so-called “silver tsunami,” i.e., when older homeowners begin listing their homes this will boost supply across the housing market. Lis

The IDX debate: Is it time to do away with the Internet Data Exchange?

A question is starting to circulate among brokerage leaders and at industry tables: Is it time to do away with IDX? On the surface it sounds like a housekeeping matter, a debate about website feeds and display rules. It is not. The IDX question is one of the most important structural questions our i

Op-Ed: The Real Estate Industry Doesn’t Need More Agents. It Needs Better Ones

Above, David DeSantis The residential real estate industry is shedding agents. And that is exactly what it needs. After years of record transaction volume and historically low interest rates, the housing market has slowed dramatically. As a result, many real estate agents are exiting the business. S

UWM likely better off after losing Two Harbors deal, KBW says

Analysts from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) say that United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) may be better off after losing its bid for Two Harbors Investment Corp. They argue that the failed acquisition removes leverage risk and increases the likelihood of a dividend cut that could strengthen the company’s