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Buyers are struggling to compete in the white-hot Cincinnati market
Rising prices, higher interest rates, low inventory and investor activity are keeping agent in Cincinnati on their toes.
Freedom Mortgage founder addresses ’extraordinary’ credit profiles, profitability and products
Stan Middleman said that mortgage market participants should get used to the concept of ‘higher for longer’ rates
Side’s Hilary Saunders discusses the evolution of brokerage models
The Gathering: Consumers have become more educated about real estate transactions and brokerages are having to adapt their models
Freedom Mortgage founder addresses ’extraordinary’ credit profiles, profitability and products
Stan Middleman said that mortgage market participants should get used to the concept of ‘higher for longer’ rates
Guild Mortgage CEO on values, culture and M&A priorities
At The Gathering, Terry Schmidt discussed some of what Guild looks for in its M&A and employee recruitment opportunities.
loanDepot CEO talks ‘longer and tougher’ mortgage cycle, NAR settlement and cyberattacks
The Gathering: Frank Martell said the current market decline is not going to cure with small interest rate cuts
Side’s Hilary Saunders discusses the evolution of brokerage models
The Gathering: Consumers have become more educated about real estate transactions and brokerages are having to adapt their models
Special report: The brokerages gaining or losing market share in Dallas
Few cities have benefited as much from the trend of Americans moving south as Dallas, which added 170,000 residents in 2021 and 2022.
Kevin Sears pulls back the curtain on NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement
NAR’s president took to the stage at The Gathering just hours after the court granted preliminary approval of the commission lawsuit settlement agreement
Title industry prepares for possible changes in a post-commission lawsuit world
From more consumer education to increased scrutiny, the title industry imagines a post-commission lawsuit world.
Joint ventures between title firms and real estate companies are under the microscope
Opponents say the title JV business model — currently under scrutiny from regulators — harms consumers. Supporters argue it creates a better overall experience for the buyer. Our look inside the next frontier of industry regulation.
Builders only have 76,000 completed new homes for sale
For all the hype, today we sit here still trying to work back to pre-COVID-19 levels with just 76,000 completed homes ready to be moved.
Trade groups warn of “unintended consequences” from proposed AVM rules
MBA and CBA said AVMs can alleviate appraiser shortage, reduce costs and safeguard against bias, but robust regulation is critical.
Fannie Mae makes further changes to appraiser independence requirements
The new AIR updates also brought property data independence requirements, and one professional says the impacts will be felt by the industry.
NAMB supports new proposed regulations for AVMs
NAMB announced its support of proposed AVM regulations announced by federal agencies and the White House in June.
