Architecture News Today — September 2, 2026
NEXA Lending launches new model, touts 100% revenue split for LOs and more — today's architecture signal.
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NEXA Lending launches new model, touts 100% revenue split for LOs
CEO Mike Kortas: ‘If you are producing the business ... we believe you should have access to all of it’
Rocket Pro to build 3 mortgage tech tools pitched by brokers
The company presented three prototypes created from broker-submitted ideas for its Big Pitch contest
Alex Vidal joins REMAX as president after Real REMAX deal
The former ERA brand president will report to CEO Tamir Poleg as Real REMAX Group reshapes leadership.
Jay Bray on how Rocket plans to win brokers in a tough market
Bray pointed to servicing cash flow, Mr. Cooper integration and partner investment as small firms face flywheel competitors
Mortgage rates jump after Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks
Pivot Financial cites Treasury buybacks and inflation risk as factors that could keep MBS spreads wide
Building agent confidence one conversation at a time
Client check ins and pricing talks show why preparation and curiosity can convert more leads.
POP.STORE, Estate Media partner on AI-powered lead conversion
For listings, an AI concierge engages every visitor upon arrival, answering questions about the property
Architecture News Today — September 1, 2026
How long can mortgage rates stay below 7%? and more — today's architecture signal.
How long can mortgage rates stay below 7%?
Rates are already at yearly highs and 3 key factors are in play this week
Compass settles NWMLS lawsuit on coming soon listings
First Look launches Sept. 4, 2026, with 21 days allowed and no public days on market or price history.
Financial pressures are threatening middle-class retirement
Transamerica study found that 72% of respondents have taken action in response to financial strain
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The property tax trap hiding in your real estate underwriting
Underwriting should separate current taxes from stabilized taxes and account for local reassessment rules
I asked seven AI engines for a mortgage recommendation. The results looked surprisingly old-school.
A Knoxville DSCR query across 7 AI platforms surfaced lenders with city pages and SEO signals, often without local ties
Into the crucible: Five questions every residential lending CEO should answer
Freddie Mac puts the 30-year fixed at 6.66%, and MBA sees roughly $2.2T in originations from 2026 to 2028
NEXA Lending launches new model, touts 100% revenue split for LOs
CEO Mike Kortas: ‘If you are producing the business ... we believe you should have access to all of it’
Condo no-go: California defect reform fails at deadline
Late Senate amendments sent AB 1903 back to the Assembly; the legislative session clock ran out before a vote
Douglas Elliman names Jamie Gagliano national brokerage COO
She will oversee national operations and align workflows with Elius, the firm’s AI platform built on Google Cloud.
Social Security reform pressure mounts ahead of midterm elections
The program’s retirement trust fund is projected to face insolvency in 2032
Rocket Pro to build 3 mortgage tech tools pitched by brokers
The company presented three prototypes created from broker-submitted ideas for its Big Pitch contest
Why did a $305M California land facility still get done in 2026?
Deal funds 3,000-plus lots as AD&C rates hit 10.43% for acquisition and 12.59% for development
Alex Vidal joins REMAX as president after Real REMAX deal
The former ERA brand president will report to CEO Tamir Poleg as Real REMAX Group reshapes leadership.
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