Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

Reverse mortgage professionals made more inroads into the forward mortgage industry in 2024. Continuing this momentum into 2025 is a priority for many in the reverse mortgage space, according to conversations with leaders at various industry lenders. One key is to bolster connections between a companys forward and reverse divisions.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

The companys free title monitoring service alerts homeowners of any changes to their propertys title after a sale, allowing them to respond quickly to potential threats. Dovidio noted that standard title insurance policies typically only cover issues that arise before a sale is finalized.

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Title Land Commercial Residential 339

Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2025

Growing dissatisfaction among real estate agents , concerns over declining commissions , and shifting views on the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are among findings in Redfin’s 2025 Industry Survey. Despite these challenges, most agents expressed optimism about increasing home sales in 2025.

Agents 337

Agents Brokerage Industrial As-is 337

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Buyers are not required to prepare their current home for sale until after they move into the new property. 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.”

Purchase and sale agreement 448

Purchase and sale agreement Mortgages Equity Finance 448

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The Tech100 Real Estate award honors the most innovative and impactful companies transforming the real estate industry. Now in its 6th year, the Tech100 Real Estate program provides a trusted resource for real estate professionals, showcasing the industrys top technology providers. Explore the full list of this years honorees below.

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Property Management Technology Title Sales 475

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Seemingly forever, the average time between reaching a sales agreement and closing on that property has hovered around 45 days — a month and a half. More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” But there’s also room for improvement.

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Closing Title Property Management Technology 488

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Users can access AI bots designed to assist agents with general real estate knowledge, sales, marketing , negotiation and motivation. The company cites high home prices as a key barrier blocking agents from closing deals more effectively. Productivity tools are also available to keep agents on track.

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Agents Design Closing Sales 344

Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2025

There were a total of 298 consumer complaints submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in 2024 that were related to the reverse mortgage industry, according to a database maintained by the bureau. And about 10% of the total share of complaints were related to issues with loan closings.

Mortgages 417

Mortgages Bankruptcy Short sale Loans 417

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

American Identity Group , an information security company that monitors and fixes security breaches and primarily operates in the wholesale lending space, has also become well established in the title and home warranty industries. When we look at the mortgage industry in our office, we broad-brush it,” he said. “We

Industrial 448

Industrial Title Mortgages Lending 448

Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

Kasal has over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry and has worked in roles across brokerage operations including program management, team development, market research and analysis, sales management, revenue generation, commercial real estate, new development marketing and vendor management. “We

Industrial 446

Industrial Commercial Brokerage Development 446

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

After Compass acquired @properties and Christies International Real Estate this past December , the real estate industry is now getting an inside look at the financial condition of Chicago-based @properties. The remainder of the deal, which closed in mid-January, involves roughly 44 million shares of Compass Class A stock.

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Sales Brokerage Equity Closing 214

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Dwiggins: Since we started the company back in 2014, we were always looking to try and be a little bit different from the rest of the industry, in the sense of it wasn’t about having tons of agents. It was about the quality of the people who shared sort of the same vision for the industry. A lot of companies have banned that.

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MLS Brokerage Agents Industrial 370

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

It also ties into architects and builders creating smaller, denser homes to help close the affordable housing supply gap. Strickland said that 75% of the loans she closed last year were government loans, adding that all of them were purchase money. I think the same could be said for most in my industry, she added.

Debt-to-income ratio 426

Debt-to-income ratio Loans VA loan FHA loan 426

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. However, Leading RE agents and team bested the sales volume.

Agents 464

Agents Commercial Land Branding 464

Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Why listing scams are on the rise Unlike home sales, land transactions often skip in-person meetings or property access, which makes it easier for scammers to impersonate legitimate owners without detection. Delayed discovery Many fraudulent transactions go undetected until months after closing. Consider signing up for one.

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Agents MLS Land Sales 361

Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2025

Nearly half (47%) said theyd be willing to pay more if their home sold for a higher price , while 42% would do so for a faster sale. Pricing the home ranked as the most critical agent responsibility, followed closely by marketing and handling legal paperwork. Unrealistic expectations persist.

Agents 417

Agents MLS Sales As-is 417

Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. Assisting homebuyers and their agents adds more to an LO’s plate.

Industrial 514

Industrial Seller concession Purchase and sale agreement Agents 514

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As a real estate reporter, it was not lost on me that the formal start of my house hunt would coincide almost perfectly with the real estate industry working through the nationwide implementation of the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

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Purchase and sale agreement Inspection contingency Inspection Title 435

Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

During the conversation, the duo discuss traditional real estate team structures, offer unique resources for new team members and cover future trends in the real estate industry. I was in the hospitality industry before then, and I wanted something where whatever effort I put in, I could get out. I knew one person and that was it.

Agents 369

Agents Industrial Closing Marketing 369

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

These companies are adding sales and operational staff, preparing for the expected drop in rates and subsequent increases in volumes. However, the industry is approaching this cycle with caution. We’re overstaffed by design, and we never let sales get ahead of operations.” What if the refi wave doesn’t materialize? in Q2 2023.

Industrial 459

Industrial Mortgages Loan Officer Loans 459

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

We’re watching sales volumes , which are definitely up over past year but remain slow. The backward-looking price data, which look at actual sales prices, are up about 6% year over year. The leading indicators for future sales prices aren’t nearly that strong. We’ve been talking about sales growth over the past year.

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Sales Mortgages Closing Marketing 531

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With its four largest firms all at least 100 years old, the title insurance industry has a bit of a reputation for being antiquated and technology averse. “I The title industry has worked hard over the last few years to shed that reputation. Not only did it take a lot of time, but it cost a lot of money.

Title 468

Title Industrial Title search Technology 468

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The company introduced its Smart Underwrite system in May 2023 to reduce manual tasks for underwriters and reduce loan processing times, addressing a significant efficiency challenge in the mortgage industry. Meanwhile, Gateless partnered with Mortgage Automation Technologies to offer the Smart Underwrite platform to its point-of-sale system.

Loans 397

Loans Mortgages Technology Development 397

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

After a modest monthly uptick in July, existing-home sales fell 2.5% Sluggish sales left total housing inventory at 1.35 more than a year ago, bringing months of supply at the current sales pace to 4.2. While the report is another disappointing one for the real estate industry, there’s good news. That was a 4.2%

Sales 459

Sales Closing costs MLS Inspection 459

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Every time a Texan buys a home, they will spend less on closing costs. These groups have generally used the excuse of the increase in premiums collected due to increased sale prices, Cain said. This argument doesnt reflect the fact that when sale prices rise while premiums rise, so does the dollar exposure on risk.

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Title Closing costs Land Sales 393

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The family-run brokerage firm recorded some legal w ins and losses , developed new tools for agents and clients , and navigated one of the slowest years for home sales in nearly three decades. In order to deal with the challenges 2024 threw at the real estate industry, Hanna said he and other leads refocused on the companys six pillars.

Brokerage 370

Brokerage Agents Technology Industrial 370

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes. Their work is done, and it’s up to the receiving agent to serve the client and close the deal. What are the benefits of referrals? Choose your moment!

Agents 433

Agents Closing As-is Industrial 433

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In this HousingWire Executive Conversation, Tom Davis, Chief Sales Officer at Deephaven , discusses the opportunities in the non-QM investor loan space as we head into the new year. Tom Davis: Investor transactions are still close to 28% of the overall purchase market. Many investors prefer to close in the name of an LLC.

Investor 448

Investor New Construction Construction Loans 448

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Each year, HousingWires Rising Stars award recognizes the next generation of leaders making a significant impact on the industry. The 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars have demonstrated exceptional leadership, expertise, and dedication to moving the industry forward.

Lending 342

Lending Technology Title Development 342

Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

Sieffert added that Paul Fiore, who most recently served as FOA’s chief retail sales officer and who came aboard with the AAG acquisition , has “made the decision to pursue other career opportunities and we wish him well in his future endeavors.” The news was first reported by National Mortgage News. Saying goodbye is never easy.

Finance 482

Finance Sales Equity Mortgages 482

Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

To avoid a job loss recession, closely monitoring the homebuilding industry is essential. Rather than 3%, 4% or 5%, if mortgage rates can just head down toward 6% and remain there, all housing data will improve and we could see a resurgence in permits as new home sales grow. Why is this important?

Mortgages 477

Mortgages Staging Development As-is 477

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The announcement, made in a YouTube video featuring Rocket Pro TPO Executive Vice President Mike Fawaz and Divisional Vice President Nathan Kyle, also advertised the company’s upcoming “Pro Performance Sales Training” efforts, slated to occur on Nov. 29, which gave borrowers a 75-basis-point rate cut on various refinancing options.

FHA loan 370

FHA loan Mortgages Marketing Loans 370

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

The company said the additional capital will be used to advance MoxiWorks aggressive product strategy, which is aimed at helping brokerages and agents win and close more deals. When I joined MoxiWorks six months ago, it was clear that the residential real estate industry was undergoing significant change.

Technology 369

Technology Brokerage Commercial Equity 369

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. The industry acronyms alone look like alphabet soup. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent?

Agents 448

Agents Brokerage Purchase and sale agreement Commercial 448

Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Planet Home Lending hired Matt Kingsborough as regional sales manager, the Connecticut-based lender, servicer and asset manager announced Thursday. It’s an opportunity to align with an organization that not only values excellence and innovation in mortgage lending but also deeply invests in the growth and success of its sales professionals.

Lending 447

Lending Sales Commercial Loans 447

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

By examining their customer acquisition and retention strategies, they can drive, capture and convert shifts in demand into closed sales. According to data from the ICE Mortgage Monitor , mortgage servicers across the industry saw refinance retention in the second quarter fall to the second-lowest point in 17 years.

Loan Officer 435

Loan Officer Pre-approval Technology Loans 435

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Although no person can truly predict mortgage rates for there are several factors involved; Industry forecasts predict interest rates will hover between 5.5% By March, were likely to see a healthy uptick in sales. Save strategically: Even with down payment assistance, youll need some savings for earnest money and closing costs.

Mortgages 370

Mortgages FHA loan Closing costs Staging 370