HousingWire

• Longbridge wins partial preliminary injunction against Mutual of Omaha
  A judge has weighed in on the dispute between two of the largest reverse mortgage lenders, ruling that some claims warranted relief.
• What do you call an iBuyer that isn’t iBuying houses?
  Opendoor and Offerpad are buying significantly fewer homes than they have in the past and their futures are in doubt.
• The 5 best real estate schools in Washington, D.C. for 2025
  Choosing the right real estate school is the first step toward getting licensed in Washington, DC. We’ve done the research for you and found the 5 best real estate schools to help you compare your options and start your career with confidence.
• UWM rolls out AI tools to analyze rivals’ offers, virtually assist borrowers
  The introductions of LEO and MIA come on the heels of UWM’s stated goal to double its origination volume to $280 billion over the next three years.
• eXp Realty launches UPGRADE community with new hire
  Led by Vija Williams, UPGRADE will focus on areas such as personal development, health, business, leadership, investing and lifestyle.
• MORE Seller Financing wants to debunk ‘the bad rap for wraps’
  Ryan Leahy, founder of MORE Seller Financing, has aimed to bring consistency, compliance, and clarity to the seller financing model.
• Purchasing a home with all cash gives buyers a big advantage 
  The tight housing market of the last few years gave home sellers a substantial edge. Many buyers had to bid over a home’s asking price just to have their offers considered. That led some savvy shoppers to make all-cash offers on homes, as it offered more certainty for sellers (making those bids more appealing) and […]
• Alaska offers tips to support successful aging in place
  The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation offers ideas on what it takes to successfully age in place, and which home modifications to prioritize.
• Foreclosures are up 14% in the past year, ATTOM says
  At the metro level, Houston had the most foreclosure starts in April with 1,202 filings, followed by Chicago, New York, Miami and Atlanta.
• CoStar begins its journey of ‘meaningful self-help’
  With mounting pressure from “activist” investors, CoStar is working to get back on track as it grows Homes.com.