Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week announced a new product proposal for government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Freddie Mac that would allow the agency to purchase certain single-family, closed-end second mortgages. This is specifically designed to benefit consumers during the high rate environment, the agency said. “In

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

“By automating routine tasks and providing instant, personalized service, we empower agents to focus on what truly matters — building relationships and closing deals,” Real President Sharran Srivatsaa said in a statement. This represents the future of real estate — seamless, efficient and client-centered — and we are proud to lead the charge.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The new guidelines are designed to make it easier for consumers to revoke consent for unwanted robocalls and texts. It also follows on actions taken by the FCC in December 2023, where the regulator moved to adopt rules that would close the “lead generator loophole” that had been used in the mortgage business.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Chicago’s offerings include doorbuster deals on Quick Move-In homes, which reduce pricing up to $93,850 if the home closes this year. In Charlotte , borrowers to lock in a lower rate on select Quick Move-In homes that can close by the end of the year. The home builder’s holiday incentives range by location.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

It’s technology designed to feel human.” This isn’t about automation for its own sake it’s about strengthening our role as a dependable partner, even when our physical offices are closed.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2025

CPI inflation was by design Due to the unsustainable nature of pandemic-induced inflation, the growth rate of inflation was destined to decline, independent of the Federal Reserve’s actions. My threshold for recessionary signals is a four-week moving average of jobless claims heading toward and exceeding 323,000.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The real estate software company is launching a “Buyer’s Agent Club” that is designed to assist agents in navigating an uncertain time in the industry through resources, tools and training. The settlement closed a major class-action antitrust lawsuit over buyer agent compensation offers on MLSs owned by Realtor associations.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Last but not least, real estate agents prepare documents such as closing documents, purchase agreements, and leases while ensuring that the transaction is in compliance with local laws and their client’s terms are met. An agent may also be present at closings to review closing documents and help guide their client through the final steps.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It also provides your agents with consistent closings, creating a more predictable and growth-focused pipeline. First, you free up your agents to focus on what they do best: closing deals. Also, this approach saves time and provides a steady flow of deals for your team.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Rocket.com is designed for serious buyers and sellers, offering a streamlined path to homeownership, said Jamie Belsky, chief product and design officer at Rocket. Since its launch, the company claims that its AI tool has tripled its conversion rate from website visits to loan closings.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

The Platinum Peak product suite aims to offer higher available loan-to-value (LTV) ratios, which are designed to translate into higher loan proceeds for borrowers, according to the announcement. The new variation will also allow Longbridge partners to reengage with borrowers who may have previously been short to close.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Held live from the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) NXT Conference in Boston, the conversation covers broker leadership tips, the value of designations and certifications, and educational resources for real estate agents. To close the conversation, Morris recommends certifications for buyer and seller agents to pursue.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2024

It was a big week on the cybersecurity front as remote online notarization (RON) firm Proof —formerly Notarize — and digital closing platform Qualia each launched new security features aimed at fraud prevention. Wire fraud poses an enormous financial threat to the industry, and it happens every day.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Indiana-based lender Ruoff Mortgage is making a move designed to help more homeowners get into new homes with ease. We have partnered with Calque to provide better options to those customers, including the ability to close immediately on a new home before putting their current home on the market.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

The agency is seeking to implement new in-person identity verification requirements and plans to close more than two dozen field offices across the country, according to CBS News. DOGE Service , plans to reduce the agencys footprint by closing 47 regional offices across the country.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2025

Designed to engage homeowners and sellers, it maximizes exposure and ensures agents stand out in their most targeted markets. Campaigns launch automatically based on preset triggers, giving agents more time to focus on closing deals.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Fleet Homes Real Estate Team – Keller Williams Real estate teams are comprised of real estate agents and other professionals working together towards one common goal to close deals. Depending on the team’s structure, agents can work closely together or independently. Teams are led by a team leader.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Teresa Reber, chief originations officer for The Loan Store, highlighted the company’s commitment to helping brokers close loans faster and improve the buyer experience. ” Last year, The Loan Store launched a consumer rewards program designed to aid mortgage brokers in offering better interest rates. .

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

But QC reviews will be waived for loans on homes in Los Angeles County which was designated as a federal disaster area due to the wildfires if they closed before Jan. 7, 2025, and hit the 60-day delinquency mark between Feb. 1 and July 31, 2025.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These rankings are designed to help top-performing agents and teams highlight their accomplishments within their specific local markets, enhancing their credibility where it matters most — close to home. This year’s inaugural rankings feature agents and teams from 50 cities across the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

” He also noted that showing the commissions slides does not violate Keller Williams’ antitrust policy, which is designed to prevent agents from discussing commission rates with competitors. Closing arguments in the commission lawsuit trial are expected on Monday. “The 6% commission is a mythical animal,” Keller said. “As

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

It offers order management, instant title reports, closing agent management, and digital closing capabilities. Why Gridbase is a solution designed for the future? GridBase is a proven leader in title and lending technology, offering a seamless, coding-free solution that simplifies migration while enhancing operational workflows.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

Michael Ketchmark , the lead plaintiffs counsel in the Gibson commission lawsuit against real estate brokerages, told Inman News that his firm is closely monitoring NAR s vote and will determine its next steps based on the outcome. And the decision comes under the shadow of a potential legal challenge. What’s next?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

The terms of the deal have not been disclosed but it is expected to close by the end of March 2025. Mr. Cooper had previously acquired the assets in a deal with Flagstar Bank , which was announced in July and closed in November. It also has a proprietary origination system designed to speed up the funding process.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

Is virtual staging finally ready for its close-up? AI can create virtually staged images to match any trendy interior design style you can dream up for a small fraction of the price of traditional virtual staging. We think it is.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

My business has always been more design focused. I work with different designers and I do development as well. So, I’ve been flipping houses , but with more high-end designer partnerships. To close the conversation, O’Connor offers advice to agents who may be experiencing trouble in the market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

In a press release, the company said it plans to grow the partnership over the next several years through a variety of initiatives designed to build its brand while supporting its mission, vision, values, and industry leadership. The company closed $115.1 Olympic and Paralympic teams at the 2028 Olympics. And it ranked No.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Delayed discovery Many fraudulent transactions go undetected until months after closing. Be cautious of urgency If a seller insists on a fast, remote closing, take extra care to verify legitimacy. Adam specializes in high-end new builds, resales, and design-driven real estate strategies. Use a service.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

How do we get a loan from I want a house to its closed and done before they walk away? To tackle increased origination demand without over-prioritizing one market, mortgage originators must rely on solutions designed to cut primary market expenses and create more secondary market mobility.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Since its founding, Harvest has closed 5,210 transactions for $6.8 Reals commission structure and revenue share provide upside potential that allows us to build long-term wealth, while the companys technology platform is designed for teams like ours that are always looking to better serve clients. billion including 1,627 sides for $2.4

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

The platform is designed to provide solo agents with the structured support typically available to larger teams, company leaders said. Chris Heller , president of Movoto, said the platform allows agents to focus more on working with clients and closing deals by reducing administrative work.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2025

Veteran real estate broker-associate Christina Khosrowabadi, who has closed more than $140 million in sales since 2022, has joined Christies International Real Estate Sereno , one of northern Californias largest independent brokerages. She joins Christies Sereno from Side , where she operated her own firm, Redefine Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2025

Global investment bank Cambridge Wilkinson today announced the closing of a forward flow agreement up to $100 million for a private real estate lending platform specializing in short-term bridge , fix-and-flip, construction and land development loans.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Buyer after closing Dear (Buyer Name), It was a pleasure working with you! Co-broke agent after closing Dear (Agent Name), It was a pleasure working with you on the sale of (Address)! Lender/attorney after a tough closing Dear (Vendor), I know this wasnt an easy one, but thank you for all your help getting us to the closing table.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

.” The platform allows lenders of all sizes and budgets to leverage AI to read and interpret borrower documents, generate a borrower-specific needs list, underwrite files and flag potential conditions in real time, all of which reduce downstream friction and accelerate time to close.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This allows you to focus on what matters most closing deals. Paperless Pipeline offers a clean and practical design that ensures your transactions are organized and easy to manage. Keep agents, clients, and teams connected throughout the closing process with a chat-based platform.

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