Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Coaching used to mean developing a program or writing a book. In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt is joined by Danielle Wilkie , co-founder of The Helm , to discuss emerging trends in real estate, female representation in real estate coaching and artificial intelligence. Wilkie: I think the No.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The construction activity is likely to place the housing industry and its financing partners on a “collision course” with insurers, the outlet said. The construction activity is likely to place the housing industry and its financing partners on a “collision course” with insurers, the outlet said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

Add to this the constantly shifting demographics of homebuyers, particularly as younger generations enter the market with different preferences and expectations and its clear that leadership in our industry isn’t for the faint-hearted. In mortgage finance and real estate , the only constant is change. What drives them?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

States, industry steps up While the SECURE Act was first introduced in Congress in early-2023, talk of the legislation and anything resembling it has stalled since then. MBA is hopeful that ongoing industry advocacy will help change that situation and add Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina as RON states.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Potential Reasons for Decline: NAR Settlement Distractions: The implementation of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement has created industry-wide distractions, causing agents to focus on adapting to new regulations rather than considering brokerage changes. The September AMI recorded a trailing 12-month score of 96.6,

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

An option rooted in hopes for the industry The companys HECM borrowers will now be able to securely review and e-sign most documents from home, the company said, beginning at midnight on the appointed closing day. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules still require such signatures on certain documents, the company explained.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Stone Point is no stranger to the real estate industry, as it also holds strategic investments in Lone Wolf Technologies , Homepoint , CoreLogic and Meridian. Czarnecki has over two decades of real estate industry experience. The monetary terms of the deal were not disclosed. Keller will remain the companys executive chairman.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Some of the most powerful women in real estate have taken the industry’s coaching space into their own hands. A group of current and former real estate executives have launched The Helm, a coaching platform designed to provide professional development to a more diverse audience.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

The brokerage has hired industry veteran Nikol Solares as senior managing director of new development marketing. The future of Compass is bright, and we look forward to continuing to provide the industry-leading tools, technology, and support our agents need to excel as the demand for luxury properties continues to rise.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. To put it simply, the industry appears to be in its rapid evolution era. An industry-wide focus on lead generation has left many professionals with vast, often un-tapped lead databases. Have a seat and buckle in. What does this look like?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The effective date for the new rule is April 11, 2025, giving the mortgage and real estate industries roughly six months to become compliant. Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the MBA, said his group is pleased with the development. Department of Defense.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Guaranteed Rate Affinity announced a promotion on Tuesday as the joint venture company named 22-year industry veteran Mark Rawls as vice president of mortgage lending. Rawls is the latest addition to a leadership team of seven executives at the developing company. Guaranteed Rate Affinity currently has three branches in North Carolina.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2025

“Through this partnership we are setting a new standard in the industry.” “Through this partnership we are setting a new standard in the industry.” NextHome is joining eXp Realty in committing to Zillow s new listing standards. The firm announced its decision to sign on to Zillow s new standards on Friday.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

Ascent Developer Solutions , a private mortgage lending platform, announced its launch Friday in conjunction with an equity infusion from Elliott Investment Management. Founder and CEO Robert Wasmund has a deep background in the residential construction and bridge lending industry. “We now known as Rithm Capital.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a hot topic across every facet of life, including the real estate and title industries. Marketing Marketing is essential for building awareness and staying competitive in the title industry, yet many professionals struggle to find the time. Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI talk?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

And while it seems that this is a tactic for elders to avoid high costs, high crime and over development, those who keep an eye on who moves where in America say it has been happening off and on for decades. But the potential value for older homeowners is not strictly monetary, the article said. This is Mayberry.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Kessler, a 48-year real estate industry veteran, served as Texas Realtors’ CEO and president for 14 years. “It’s been an honor to serve with an industry icon like Travis, whose dedication and contributions to theTexas real estate industry have left a tremendous legacy.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Despite that projected need for more senior housing, however, development on dedicated senior housing units and facilities ground to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic and has largely stood still since then, the report explained. This is according to a report published this week by the Wall Street Journal. The projected aging of the U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In the mortgage industry, where change is constant and challenges can be relentless, strong leadership isn’t just a competitive advantage; it’s the foundation that keeps teams grounded and resilient. Here are some core areas to include: Mortgage essentials : Ensure everyone has a strong understanding of mortgage industry fundamentals.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) today announced the official launch of Hive, an online community platform designed to foster nationwide collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development for mortgage professionals. “I’m thrilled to lead the Hive initiative at NAMB,” said Frazier.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Housing industry experts attribute this to the states restrictive zoning laws. The states business-friendly regulations and tax policies have led to rapid population growth in recent years, including an estimated 16,000-person inflow from 2020 to 2022 alone. Its a big deal.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

With traditional home equity lending increasingly out of reach for many Americans, the industry is just starting to adapt to these new economic realities and develop innovative ways to provide homeowners with the financial flexibility they need precisely when they need it.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

His experience building data-driven solutions across the housing industry will help us raise the bar in performance and reliability in property valuation. Im looking forward to accelerating innovation through a robust data strategy centered on AI, customer-centric product development and solutions that deliver real impact for our clients.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2025

On the heels of launching a new proprietary reverse mortgage product, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has announced the hiring of reverse mortgage industry veteran Tracy Milligan to serve as its director of strategic initiatives. She officially joined Mutual of Omaha last month, according to her LinkedIn profile.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

And actual robotic assistance is something being developed in other parts of the world, including through government endorsement of the idea. In Japan, robot development is being encouraged by the government, industry, and academia, with a general optimism towards their application, the article explained.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As you plan your 2025, its important to be intentional about including self-development activities. Paperback Audiobook The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson A catchy title backed up by an important message, this book is universally applicable across all industries. As the title states, its all about starting with why.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

has honored a longtime professional in its ranks with a lifetime achievement award, in recognition of his 40-year career in the mortgage banking, real estate , homebuilding and title insurance industries. Stebbins has observed various changes to the reverse mortgage industry throughout his career and he sees more change on the horizon.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Rocket Companies industry-shaking plan to acquire Mr. Cooper in a $9.4 There’s the origination process, which is all of the financing, title closing, and then servicing, where they essentially develop a lifetime relationship. There is the potential for significant revenue growth depending on mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You can network and build community with other agents worldwide, keep up-to-date on the latest industry trends, stay motivated when you’re feeling discouraged, learn directly from some of the top real estate leaders, and even potentially find new clients! The content ranges from inspirational/motivational posts to questions asked by members.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

One of the ways the reverse mortgage industry has aimed to position the potential value proposition for prospective borrowers is by the ability to use the loan proceeds to fund home modifications. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has also given attention to home modifications specifically for aging in place.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Tim Nelson, a longtime reverse mortgage industry professional and reverse department manager at VIP Mortgage in Scottsdale, Arizona , spent 20 years in the home lending arena before shifting his focus entirely to reverse. Nelson is now a reverse mortgage borrower in addition to being an industry professional.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast , host Diego Sanchez sits down with FirstTeam Real Estate CEO Michele Harrington for a provocative conversation about female empowerment, leadership in the real estate industry and recruitment strategies. We do a disservice to our industry when women don’t step up and lead.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

The company which formally announced the arrangement on Thursday includes business and brand strategy, creative development and industry thought leadership initiatives, according to the announcement.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

To avoid a job loss recession, closely monitoring the homebuilding industry is essential. If mortgage rates don’t drop, we may see this sector facing supply issues and shrinking profit margins. Why is this important? This raises the risk of the unemployment rate going even higher than the Federal Reserve feels comfortable with.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In the case of FOA — the current industry leader — the earnings results were robust. While Ellington’s results were softer in comparison , company leaders remain bullish on profitability prospects for Longbridge and the wider industry. With several top 10 reverse mortgage lenders now active in some form within the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

” Lone Wolf partnered with industry-leading agency 1000 Watt to reimagine its visual identity and messaging. Reimagining Lone Wolfs brand was about honoring the trust and connection theyve built with real estate professionals while showcasing their leadership and innovation in the industry. ” .”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), addressed industry attendees at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego last week. David Berenbaum, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Housing Counseling at the U.S. But, of course, there are also challenges.”

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