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PetScreening and OwnerRez Partner to Make Vacation Rentals Pet-Friendly–and More Profitable

Integration Will Enable Vacation Rental Hosts to Welcome Pets More Efficiently PetScreening, which offers the rental housing industry’s first and leading pet policy management software and has over 7.2 million units using the platform, announced a partnership with OwnerRez, a powerful, all-in-one vacation rental software that helps property managers and owners streamline their operations. The integration of the PetScreening and OwnerRez platforms will enable OwnerRez users to confidently welcome pets, verify

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ServiceLink Unveils Unrivaled Enhancements to Its Industry-Leading Digital Closing Solution

EXOS® Close – the industry’s first and only solution of its kind in the mortgage landscape – now includes added flexibility for lenders and borrowers alike to choose when, where and how they close ServiceLink, the nation’s premier provider of digital mortgage services, announced enhancements to its award-winning EXOS® Close technology that provide even more flexibility for lenders and borrowers using the technology to schedule their closings in real-time. The 2025

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How You Can Unlock More Cash Flow with Mixed-Use Properties

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we dive into a niche strategy that’s been gaining traction across real estate portfolios: mixed-use properties. We’re talking about storefronts with apartments above, office-residential hybrids, live-work lofts, and beyond, and why these hybrid properties can unlock multiple income streams, increased flexibility, and long-term cash flow. We break down the biggest advantages (and challenges), walk through real-life examples, and share creative strategies to make these

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Nearly 30% of Homeowners Considering Home Equity Loans Amid High Interest Rates and Economic Uncertainty

New MeridianLink survey reveals affordability concerns and knowledge gaps as top barriers to home equity lending According to new survey data from MeridianLink, Inc., a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, nearly three in 10 (28%) American homeowners are considering taking out a home equity loan or HELOC in the next 12 months. This marks a notable 7% increase compared to 2022, reflecting a

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New Construction Offers a Boost in Home Affordability, but Tariffs May Stall Progress

New homes are offering an affordability edge in today’s challenging housing market, according to the Realtor.com® New Construction Quarterly Report. In the first quarter of 2025, the median list price for newly built homes fell slightly year-over-year to $448,393, reducing the price gap with existing homes to its lowest first-quarter level in five years. This, combined with builders building smaller homes, and lower mortgage rates for new home buyers, is making newly built

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Class of 2025 Won’t Be Able to Afford to Buy a Home Until 2034

State-by-State Analysis Reveals Sharp Gaps in Homebuying Timelines for New College Graduates A new MortgageResearch.com analysis paints a sobering picture for the Class of 2025: The average new college graduate is unlikely to be able to afford a home until April 2034 — nearly a full decade after graduation — due to a triple threat of skyrocketing home prices, student loan debt and modest starting salaries. The study estimates how long it would take

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