Homebuying news and trends

Mastercard and Habito Offer Mortgage Support to UK Small Business Owners
SMBs // May 28, 2025

Home-buying and financing company Habito said its mortgage advisers now offer support at no cost to U.K. small business owners who are members of Mastercard’s Business Bonus program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

LoanDepot Originations Surge 34% on Lower Rates, CEO Says Housing Market ‘Remains Challenged’
Earnings // March 11, 2025

LoanDepot’s fourth quarter earnings, released after the markets closed on Tuesday (March 11) indicated double-digit growth loan originations that took advantage of lower interest rates toward the end of 2024, as homebuyers navigated a housing market that company leadership said remains “challenged.” Get the Full...

Zillow Aims to Boost Conversions With Housing Super App
Earnings // August 02, 2023

Online real estate marketplace Zillow Group is continuing its development of a super app that provides a more integrated, digital and convenient experience for users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

KeyBank Launches Homebuyer Assistance Program for Underserved Communities
Real Estate // July 06, 2023

KeyBank has launched a homebuyer assistance program for underserved communities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Home Buying Goes Digital And Comes With Cash Back

February 04, 2020
Location, location, location: It’s the mantra of real estate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

How Platforms Turn Agents Into Digital Real Estate Quarterbacks

April 02, 2019
The home-selling season is upon us — and will be for the next several months. Roughly 40 percent of the homes sold in the U.S. sell between March and August each year,...

What’s Next For Real Estate In Amazon’s HQ2 Cities?

November 14, 2018
Build it and they will come — in this case, times two. Apologies for the cliché (some of us miss baseball already), but that’s the story with Amazon and its...

Quick Reads
Real Estate Broker Compass Accuses Zillow of ‘Anticompetitive’ Behavior 

June 23, 2025
Real estate brokerage Compass has reportedly sued Zillow for its ban on private home listings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Mastercard and Habito Offer Mortgage Support to UK Small Business Owners

May 28, 2025
Home-buying and financing company Habito said its mortgage advisers now offer support at no cost to U.K. small business owners who are members of Mastercard’s Business Bonus program. Get the...

Zillow Aims to Boost Conversions With Housing Super App

August 02, 2023
Online real estate marketplace Zillow Group is continuing its development of a super app that provides a more integrated, digital and convenient experience for users. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

KeyBank Launches Homebuyer Assistance Program for Underserved Communities

July 06, 2023
KeyBank has launched a homebuyer assistance program for underserved communities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...