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FAR, AAG to unify under Finance of America brand

Housing Wire

Finance of America Companies (FOA) announced on Monday that its reverse mortgage brands — Finance of America Reverse (FAR) and American Advisors Group (AAG) — will be consolidated under the singular Finance of America brand going forward. A single brand will help with our customer experience. Those were much more pressing needs.”

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HomeZada rolls out AI-powered chat assistant for homeowners

Housing Wire

The goal of Zada Home AI Assistant is to assist with the challenges homeowners face when trying to finding answers on remodeling projects, product comparisons, and maintenance and repair inquiries by offering a secure platform that allows users to engage in interactive, two-way conversations.

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Judge’s ruling: it’s heartland homeowners v. NAR

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Bough took exception with the conglomerate’s contention that their agents – who are part of such consumer-facing brands as Coldwell Banker – were “powerless” to stop NAR policy. The post Judge’s ruling: it’s heartland homeowners v. Reached Monday, Realogy also indicated that they will appeal the judge’s decision.

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DOJ sues Rocket, appraisal companies over alleged discrimination

Housing Wire

Another regulator has sued Rocket Mortgage for allegedly discriminating against a Black homeowner by undervaluing her home during an appraisal in Colorado three years ago. The document states that the plaintiffs undervalued a homeowner’s property based on her race in an appraisal made in 2021 in Denver. ” On Monday, the U.S.

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What to expect in 2025: Securing customer insurance in a volatile real estate market

Housing Wire

Rising personal home insurance rates, fueled by escalating claims costs, increasing property values and the growing frequency of natural disasters, will all have a profound impact on market dynamics and homeowners insurance costs. For real estate professionals and mortgage lenders, these shifts present both challenges and opportunities.

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How does the “buy before you sell” model differ from iBuyers and Power buyers?

Housing Wire

Jeremy Foster: The traditional home purchase process for homeowners is broken. A majority of homeowners must sell their current home before they can qualify for a mortgage on their next home due to federal lending requirements around debt-to-income and down payments. Calque provides homeowners with a Purchase Price Guarantee (i.e.,

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SmartZip Review: Can data improve your prospecting game?

Housing Wire

It’s no secret that homeowners search online to find a listing agent who can sell their home quickly and for top dollar. SmartZip’s analytics are based on over 250 data points related to the properties and homeowners in your target market. But what if you could find them first? FAQs Is SmartZip right for you?

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