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Rocket seeks $1.2B notes sale to repay 2026 bonds
Rocket Companies plans to issue $1.2 billion in debt, with proceeds earmarked to pay upcoming maturities and other debt obligations, the company announced Tuesday.
2026 The Thousand: The Gedalje Group moves into top 10 after 468 sides in 2025
The Gedalje Group closed 468 sides and $245 million in 2025, ranking No. 10 for sides in RealTrends Verified The Thousand.
HousingWire acquires Keeping Current Matters to deepen local data for agents
HousingWire acquires Keeping Current Matters, adding hyperlocal market intelligence to the tools real estate agents use to win listings and build client trust.
How will mortgage rates respond if the ceasefire in Iran expires?
Mortgage rates continued to move lower this week as financial markets digested the latest geopolitical activity, but a number of factors could prompt investor fears to rise again this week.
Most homeowners wish they knew more about down payments before buying, survey finds
New American Funding survey finds most homeowners put 10% down or less, yet many still believe a 20% down payment is required.
Presidio Investors takes stake in Edge Home Finance
Presidio Investors has taken a strategic stake in Minnesota-based mortgage brokerage platform Edge Home Finance, the firms announced Monday. Financial terms and ownership structure were not disclosed.
Miami and RWorld Realtors merge into 93,000 member association
MIAMI and RWorld will merge May 11, 2026, uniting 93,000 members and targeting a combined MLS that could rank third in the U.S.
HomeServices is changing its playbook, here’s what CEO Chris Kelly says
HomeServices CEO Chris Kelly warns listing fragmentation could hurt consumers, and says MLSs may evolve into technology providers.
Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market
The home inspection industry is undergoing a quiet shift that directly impacts mortgage origination timelines, closing procedures, and lender risk assessment. As the owner of CenTex Inspection Services, with over 3,000 inspections completed across Texas’s fastest-growing markets, I’m seeing trends that fundamentally reshape how lenders, agents, and buyers approach the inspection phase of the transaction.
