Entries by JKents

Precision partners: How AI and human expertise are elevating lending excellence

Artificial intelligence has moved from a buzzword to boardroom priority in lending. After years of hype and speculation, we’re finally seeing real transformation in how loans are processed, underwritten, and serviced. What’s most fascinating isn’t just the technology itself but the emerging pattern of success: the institutions making the greatest strides aren’t those attempting to […]

Attendees encouraged by reverse mortgage conference in California

On Tuesday, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) held its first dedicated reverse mortgage industry event of the year. The association’s Western Regional Meeting in Irvine, California, included an estimated 150 registrants from 75 companies around the country and took place in the state that often leads the nation in reverse mortgage volume. Attendee […]

4 charts that show why Florida’s housing markets are struggling

Florida’s housing markets were as hot as any after the COVID-19 pandemic began, but now they’re among the coldest. Stubbornly high mortgage rates, rapidly rising inventory and macroeconomic headwinds are impacting housing markets all over the country, but Florida is notable for both how far it’s fallen and how much it’s slumping. Here are four […]

HomeServices of America announces more executive changes

Roughly two weeks after HomeServices of America announced that Chris Kelly was taking over as CEO from Gino Blefari, the firm is back with more C-suite changes. On Thursday, the firm announced the appointment of Alex Seavall to chief financial and operations officer, along with the appointment of Candace Adams as executive vice president of […]

Scenic Rim estate offers unique chance for family-friendly tree change

As Australians continue to re-evaluate their lifestyle priorities, the tree-change trend shows no signs of slowing. More buyers are ditching the stress of urban life in favour of fresh air, wide open spaces, and a closer connection to nature. Using NAB customer data, research from the Regional Australia Institute shows that there are nearly 20% […]

Melbourne University lists Parkville mansion with tower, garden views and heritage detail

Melbourne University’s $8.69m Parkville mansion ‘Cumnock’ features 11 rooms, grand gardens and heritage design. The University of Melbourne has quietly listed an iconic Parkville mansion designed by the architect behind Melbourne’s Windsor Hotel, with a record-setting $7.9m-$8.69m price guide. Property documents confirm the university purchased the grand Italianate residence at 160-162 The Avenue, known as […]

Milestone reached as 100th home sale elevates a community

A groundbreaking urban transformation is powering ahead at Brisbane’s most-elevated masterplanned community, The Quarry, as Frasers Property Australia celebrates the sale of its 100th home site to a local southside couple. Owner occupiers Gabriel and Mariana Boni are part of several purchasers at The Quarry who have made the move north to live within the […]