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Fairway’s Steve Jacobson is ’focused on speed’ as he builds company culture

Housing Wire

Furthermore, after a few years of economic upheaval in the mortgage industry, Jacobson says that creating a culture of freedom and inclusivity is more important than ever for Fairway’s continued success. He explains that speed and customer service rule every aspect of business, including the mortgage industry.

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As realtors debate rules, AI is preparing to ignore them all

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For years, the real estate industry has been caught up in battles over commissions, lead generation, and who controls access to listings. The industry is already shifting, and its happening faster than most people realize. It wont need industry approvalit will simply find the data wherever it exists and surface it to consumers.

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Navigating movement in the mortgage industry series: Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions

Housing Wire

There is constant movement in the mortgage industry with the desire for growth and expansion. Thus, it has never been more important to focus on due diligence in analyzing a mortgage industry acquisition target. Thus, it has never been more important to focus on due diligence in analyzing a mortgage industry acquisition target.

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The biggest challenge for the reverse industry in 2024? Mortgage rates

Housing Wire

That was a repeated idea shared by a group of reverse mortgage professionals when asked to assess what they see as the biggest industry challenges of the year. But despite challenges posed by rates, industry professionals continue to find a way forward. I think that’s true from an industry standpoint.

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Nothing burger? Smart move? Industry reacts to NAR’s CCP changes

Housing Wire

But while Cantrell believes local MLSs will not be pleased with this added responsibility, Saul Klein, an industry veteran and the CEO of San Diego MLS , disagrees. Despite the headlines , Phillip Cantrell, the founder of Benchmark Realty, characterized the move as a nothing burger. It is just classic NAR propaganda.

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Is technology the problem, not the solution, in the mortgage industry?

Housing Wire

The mortgage industry has long been promised a technological revolution to streamline workflows, reduce operational costs, and enhance efficiency. This raises a critical question: Is technology failing the mortgage industry, or are we approaching it incorrectly? The human touch remains critical in mortgage lending.

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Harvard study suggests inflation, labor shortages threaten remodeling industry

Housing Wire

remodeling industry reached $600 billion in value following the COVID-19 pandemic. But industry fragmentation, inflation and a shortage of skilled trade labor jeopardize the ability of the industry to fully meet demand, according to a new report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS).