Mr. Cooper veteran Chris Marshall tapped to run Xome marketplace

Marshall will take over for Xome CEO Mike Rawls when he retires on June 30, with the two working together until then to ensure a smooth transition at the foreclosure auction site, executives said.

Strong December jobs report pushes mortgage rates higher

Investors who fund most home loans are now convinced that the Federal Reserve won't cut rates again until June after employers add 256,000 jobs in December.

Historic wildfires will undeniably exacerbate LA’s housing shortage

Rents are expected to "surge," according to CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp. Just how much of a housing shortage the county will face remains to be seen as families decide over the next few months whether they will even stay in LA.

Departures, arrivals and tiny homes: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.