Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2025

As homeowners continue to invest in upgrading their living spaces, a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) highlights home remodeling projects that offer the greatest personal satisfaction, and those most likely to recoup costs.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The reverse mortgage division of Rate formerly known as Guaranteed Rate recently announced the hiring of reverse industry veteran Jesse Allen as the president for Rates reverse lending division as the company heads into 2025. That role is an active one, Allen said. Naturally, this includes reverse mortgages, he explained.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Some popular real estate newsletter content includes: Market updates Featured listings Industry news Local news Community events Agent profiles Investment opportunities No matter what content you choose to include, your real estate newsletter should serve as a meaningful touchpoint that continuously builds your client relationships.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

RealTrends Verified first arrived on scene in March 2024 as the first dual-verified real estate sales performance platform that highlights brokerages , agents and teams that deserve to stand out among their peers. ” one industry professional said. The platform analyzes individual performance data to highlight the top 1.5%

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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.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2025

Redfin may have been acquired by Rocket , but it still operates a real estate listing portal and it doesnt want the industry to forget that it too has skin in the the debate surrounding the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP).

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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.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

The Chicago -based mortgage lender announced Tuesday that it’s bringing on Daniel Manginelli to lead its sales coaching program, which is designed to help mortgage professionals implement best practices and improve performance. He’s worked in sales and managerial roles, and has authored two books, during his more than 35-year career.

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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. But in land sales where no physical structure exists this vital step is often skipped, leaving a gap for scammers to exploit.

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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?

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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?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Mortgage fintechs Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach reduced employee headcount by at least 20 this month as the industry struggles to stay afloat amid mortgage lenders rightsizing during one of the most challenging times. Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach declined to comment on the size and reason for the layoffs.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

Roof AI , an artificial intelligence -powered sales assistant that helps real estate and mortgage companies generate revenue across their business units, announced the integration of OpenAI ’s technology into its system, significantly boosting its capabilities. Roof AI will slowly roll out Roof Pro over the following weeks.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

TRAiNED named Mark Cunningham, a co-founder of Sales Boomerang , as its new CEO. It also hired Arend de Jong , co-founder and former chief financial officer of Sales Boomerang, as CFO, the company announced. He was named a 2021 HW Insider after Sales Boomerang debuted in the top 5% of the Inc. Mortgage tech firm TRAiNED Inc.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Marine Samuel Royer has spearheaded efforts to pass the HELPER Act, a bipartisan bill designed to make homeownership more accessible for Americas civil servants including teachers, first responders, EMTs and law enforcement officers. Marine Corps , Royer is a long-time member of the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

announced on Monday that it has integrated its next-generation point of sale system, The BIG Point of Sale, on the latest API Platform available through ICE Mortgage Technology , a division of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. “Our industry is going through some interesting times. Mortgage Automation Technologies, Inc.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

AI can deeply understand your space and vision, and give you guidance that’s personalized to your needs on things like design, the scope of work and the actual costs. Kheyfets: One is home sales , the world in which you live. The opposite is true when sales are down. Do we have other things we can look at in the data?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

The partnership also gives Concierge’s agents and brokers access to Luxury Presence s advanced website design, hosting and SEO services. The real estate industry has changed, which is why the resources provided by Luxury Presence and Concierge Auctions are so integral to my team, OByrne continued.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

These real estate mailers are designed to spread holiday cheer, express gratitude and maintain a personal touch among your network. These postcards are sent out after a successful home sale, showcasing the property that has just changed hands. But where do you start? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

trillion in existing home sales in 2021. The GTOs and $300,000 reporting requirement were established in 2016 by FinCEN and were originally designed to target shell companies purchasing real estate in Manhattan and Miami. There are currently only 12 metropolitan areas in the U.S. In 2021, foreign homebuyers, defined as non-U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

on Thursday announced that Amy Slotnick has been promoted to the role of president of national branch optimization for sales. Slotnick has previously served Fairway as a senior vice president and regional sales manager. ” Slotnick has been in the mortgage industry for 42 years and has been with Fairway since 2007. .

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

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. Maher We had many, many recommendations for this classic real estate, leadership, and sales book (its also one of my personal favorites).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The importance preparing yourself with non-QM options The mortgage industry is fickle. Avoid financing, and you risk missing out on a sales growth opportunity. Luck and success favor the prepared and that fact remains in the mortgage industry. Also, DSCR five- to nine-unit loans are designed for larger multi-family homes.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Similar to the HousingWire TECH100, which celebrates the most innovative companies in mortgage and real estate tech, Tech Trendsetters highlights the individuals who are developing cutting-edge technology and leading innovation for their clients in these industries. This year, 75 honorees were selected. Take a look at the full list below.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Movement Mortgage has tapped Brady Yeager to join the team as national sales director, a role that will lead the expansion of Movement across the country. In his role as national sales director at Movement, Yeager will focus on the company’s growing sales team.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2025

Role of AI in mortgage lending The mortgage industry is also growing increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI). HomeLight, for example, raised $20 million in 2024 for its AI-powered Buy Before You Sell product, designed to streamline financing options for homebuyers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Asking for referrals can be intimidating for some agents and it can feel sales-y. We love Wise Pelican for full-color, two-sided postcards and other print marketing materials designed specifically for real estate agents. Yet the truth is you’re simply asking to be connected with people who could use your help.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Our real estate market is a relatively stable store of value, and it can be opaque, and there are gaps in industry regulation,” Andrea Gacki, FinCEN’s director, said in early October. real estate market to launder money. real estate market to launder money. national security and help protect the integrity of the U.S. financial system.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In an industry where managing a web of technology vendors to support LO’s sales and marketing needs has become overwhelmingly complex, inefficient and creates unnecessary security and compliance risks, CANDID is quickly becoming a leader in transforming how mortgage lenders operate.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The capital infusion will reportedly go toward bolstering fraud prevention efforts and improving security in insurance and other industries. The company saw 44% growth in the real estate sector, even as home sales hit their lowest levels since 1995. An amount for the investment was not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I think there would be even stronger growth and more stability in the market if we had more houses for sale, he added. Housing industry experts attribute this to the states restrictive zoning laws. The first is designed to help decrease land costs when building by analyzing minimum zoning requirements.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

Most likely, youd choose to call the second agent because the website is enticing, makes you feel comfortable, shows expertise in real estate and youve even seen the same branding on a for sale sign down the street. Tip 2 – Do your research Spend time researching other brands, both within and outside the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2021

As the refi boom fades, gain-on-sale margins at loanDepot are declining, the company disclosed in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week. The gain-on-sale margin for January and February fell to 321 basis points, down from 338 bps in the fourth quarter. Mortgage Tech Demo Day.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

Zillow caused a stir in the real estate industry last week when it announced it would be banning certain listings. Here’s what the industry thinks about Zillow’s power play to enforce the beleaguered Clear Cooperation Policy , and what happens to NAR’s new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy.

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HomeLight

MARCH 17, 2025

If youre looking for estate sale companies in Grand Rapids, you may be facing the challenge of clearing out a home full of belongings. Professional estate sale companies understand these challenges and can help smooth your transition. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The California housing market is experiencing its largest annual sales increase in November 2024 since June 2021, despite remaining below pre-COVID levels. single-family home sales showed a 19.5% California Housing Market Roars Back: Biggest Sales Jump Since 2021 Key Takeaways Growth in Sales: November 2024 saw an annual rise of 19.5%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In this fun and informative master class exclusively for HW+ members, Experience.com ’s Chief Experience Officer, Brittany Hodak , shares a simple framework every marketing and sales leader can use to design intentional customer journeys, elevating every customer interaction into an experience.

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