Real estate

Real estate

Vikas Rao has been appointed CEO of Dark Matter Technologies, succeeding Sean Dugan, with a mandate to translate technology investments into stronger commercial performance.

Gitcha's Buyer Listing Service (BLS) is designed as an MLS workflow tool that lets buyer agents convert active client needs into structured, shareable listings.

Barratt Redrow's management indicated that while current trading remains resilient, the visibility beyond the current financial year is more uncertain due to external economic factors.

Ryan Ozonian's appointment as senior director of innovation and AI at MyHome signifies a strategic move to integrate AI and automation into existing workflows, enhancing transaction processes and overall efficiency.

JPMorgan Chase's origination volume hit $13.7 billion in the first quarter, down 14% from the prior quarter and up 46% from the same period last year. Retail channels drove most of the production, accounting for 63.5% of the total. The bank's home lending revenues reached $1.23 billion in the first quarter, up 2% year over year.

Cash-out refinance volume rose 9% from February and 21% from March 2025, while rate-and-term refinance volume fell 34% month over month but remained more than 66% higher than a year ago.

Steve Murray, co-founder of RealTrends Consulting, stated that anyone claiming privately owned independent brokerages cannot compete is misinformed. The data indicates otherwise, showing their resilience and success.

Georgia's program ranks among the most generous in the country, with many states offering their own versions of a match with the federal LIHTC program, often focusing on preserving existing affordable housing rather than building more.

Kate Schilling, with over 13 years of mortgage experience, will lead sales efforts at Friday Harbor, focusing on enhancing lender relationships and technology adoption.

Sharon Rizzo has been recognized as a Chicago Association of Realtors Golden Eagle Award recipient after closing more than $114 million in residential sales in a single year as a sole agent.

"This investment reflects our long-term commitment to both our people and the Harrisburg community," said Bill Craig, Founder/CEO, WebFX. "As we continue to grow, we're excited to create new career opportunities, invest in our team's development, and further establish Harrisburg as a hub for innovation and digital marketing excellence."

The $0.45 per share payment marks the eighth consecutive annual dividend increase since VICI's 2018 IPO. The most recent raise represented a 4.0% year-over-year increase from the prior quarterly rate of $0.4325 per share.

Japanese real estate companies tend to bring patient, long-term capital, which is exactly what development and homebuilding require. They're not looking for a quick exit, which makes them natural partners for Bridge Tower.

Bilt allows users to earn points on both rent and mortgage payments, which can be redeemed for travel, dining, and local business benefits, making housing costs more manageable.

Remodeler sentiment remained generally positive in the first quarter, as it was at the end of last year, even as many remodelers are still working to manage their customers' cost expectations.

Quick Pricer Pro offers a more flexible and customizable view of AD Mortgage's loan options, with filters and scenarios that support more complex loan structuring.

The 55 HomeLoan is structured to deliver approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in as few as five days, providing borrowers with a cash-like option for speed and certainty of close.

Adyen's lease covers the connected fourth floors of 111 and 115 Fifth Avenue, plus the fifth floor at 111, on a 10-year term with an asking rent near $89 per square foot. The contiguous fourth floor plate provides Adyen with a clean, efficient footprint that operates across two addresses without the usual patchwork of split floors and awkward corridors.