Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Nearly three-quarters of Hispanic and Black sellers reported that their agent recommended using a private listing network, compared to only 24% of white sellers. Additionally, Zillow survey data shows that Hispanic and Black home sellers are more frequently advised to list their property off the MLS.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2025

Hochul is seeking to mandate specialized training for bank tellers and other banking professionals in New York to identify and stop instances of elder financial abuse before they take place, according to a report from Newsday. Older Americans are often targets of financial scams by bad actors, and New York Gov.

Banks

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On Friday, the firm and some of its subsidiaries and agents were accused of violating the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and the Lanham Act. Despite having long ago settled the commission lawsuits , legal challenges continue to mount for real estate industry giant Anywhere.

Earnest money deposit

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

There’s a reason why eXp Realty regards itself as the “the most agent-centric brokerage on the planet.” ” This week, the company embodied that mindset with yet another major affiliation that expands its agent network. Caldwell is the latest in a trend of new agents and leaders to join eXp’s network.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

Weve always been focused on making agents lives better, says Poleg. The formula for attraction When asked why agents are coming to Real, Poleg doesnt point to just one factor. The next couple of years will be about building a meaningful competitive advantage for our agents through technology.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This could result in the local community banks and credit unions providing the financing, likely with maximum loan-to-value ratios of 80% or less.” ” Some agents believe the condo market choppiness in Florida isn’t all bad news.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2025

Only 40% of respondents said they trust banks — a sharp drop from 61.5% Only 20% of respondents now trust loan officers to guide them through mortgage decisions, while only 33% believe that real estate agents provide reliable advice. Real estate agents remain the first point of contact for many millennial buyers (43%).

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2025

Despite these threats, no one felt that real estate brokerages or agents would be going anywhere any time soon. “I I think the real estate agent remains at the center of the transaction,” Dwiggins, the co-CEO of NextHome , said. “So Despite this, Dwiggins does feel that the role of the agent in the transaction will evolve long term.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

On Thursday, his office announced a settlement with Universal Title over allegedly engaging in kickbacks with real estate agents through joint ventures in the Washington, D.C., Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB).” or divest real estate agents from their ownership interests in the spin-off companies.

Title

Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

If your dream is to own your own brokerage and manage a team of top-performing agents, leading your team to success means much more than hanging a new license on your wall. A note about terminology In some states, an entry-level real estate salesperson is called a broker instead of an agent. The terms used vary by state. Get a meeting.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

A majority of agents believe 2025 is going to be a great year for the housing market, with 85% saying they have an optimistic outlook , and 70% believing the market will be more stable, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. That will likely make it a busy year for real estate agents.

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2025

“Our technology eliminates the tedious ‘stare and compare’ work of analyzing bank statements while enhancing fraud detection and ensuring consistency across underwriting decisions,” said Paul Gigliotti , chief growth officer at Prudent AI. That’s a considerable amount of paper to go through.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

The University of Florida alum also has chairman and executive leadership experience with companies like Tax Guard , Capital Bank , Ally Financial , Fifth Third Bank and Bank of America. This came after the company acquired Flagstar Bank assets in July. trillion at the end of the third quarter.

Banks

Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

These findings reflect a lack of appropriate controls by closing agents and lenders to identify and fix issues, the report stated. As part of these audits, Fannie Mae required lenders to confirm their procedures for conducting transaction-specific reviews of closing agents , title insurers and relevant documentation at the time of closing.

Title

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Not long ago, homeowners insurance was a minor concern for most homebuyers, real estate agents and mortgage originators. Impacts to mortgage credit Banks, insurers and regulators have long acknowledged that climate risks could threaten mortgage borrowers’ creditworthiness. Insurance Services , in March.

Design

Housing Wire

JANUARY 15, 2025

Under the new law, if a deed or mortgage is filed with the clerk of a superior court for recording by a self-filer i.e., a person who is not an insurance agent, attorney, bank or credit union agent, mortgage lender or servicer, land surveyor or public official it must be submitted via electronic filing.

Title

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

The bill passed the Alabama House of Representatives in mid-February and is currently on the calendar of the state Senates banking and insurance committee for further review. We havent noticed too much of a change in operating procedure, at least with the agents at our firm, said Ellison, the qualifying broker at ARC Realty.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2025

Elliman Capital will provide agents with direct access to mortgage professionals, enabling them to refer clients, track loan progress and receive real-time updates from property search to closing. Agents will have access to products from multiple national and regional lenders.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2025

There’s just one problem: every agent in your office is in the same boat. It worked well enough to make him the number one agent in his office — no small feat in Miami, where the best luxury condos often get snapped up by insiders before construction even begins. Leads are leads, right? The difference is everything.

Closing

Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

The offer comes with strict conditions: listings must remain unaltered, with the original listing agent prominently featured and brokerages or MLSs must guarantee that agents won’t be penalized for sharing Compass listings, Inman first reported. There are narratives circulating that make false accusations,” a Compass spokesperson said.

MLS

Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Auction.com has long been a leading platform for bank-owned (REO) and foreclosure sales to real estate investors and others seeking a discount. For those who are struggling to repay their mortgages, the process aims to help them avoid foreclosure and retain their home equity.

Proof of funds

Housing Wire

JULY 3, 2025

Revelle is joined by his wife, Rachel, and a team of North Carolina-based agents. As part of the Century 21 network, Revelle and his team will gain access to the brand’s technology platform, marketing resources, agent education and lead generation tools.

Land

Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2025

Other examples include a software developer with multiple 1099s, a real estate agent with seasonal income spikes, or a small business owner maximizing deductions. Under standard guidelines, each of these individuals might be denied a mortgage that a W-2 employee earning half as much would be able to secure.

Lending

Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2025

Depending on where they are in the process, they might still be living in the home (also called pre-foreclosure), actively listed for auction or already repossessed by the bank (referred to as real estate owned or REO). Plus, while other agents are chasing FSBOs and expired listings, foreclosure leads are often overlooked.

Banks

Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

A real estate agent is an obvious and common choice; however, that is only one of the many options that could be a perfect fit for your personality and career goals. Skills to thrive: Successful agents are honest communicators, detail-oriented and organized, which makes transactions seamless for their clients.

Property Management

Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

It lowers the playing field, Matt ONeill , a retired Secret Service agent and the co-founder of 5OH Consulting , said. According to ONeill, part of the challenge is that as of right now, 314b is voluntary, so many banks have made the decision to not actively participate.

Title

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

HousingWire s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) had a chance to meet up with Medina Cicak, Heartland Bank s chief commercial officer in Australia , and Keira Billot, the New Zealand -based general manager of retail and reverse mortgages. In New Zealand, there are only two main providers of reverse mortgages, both are banks, they said.

Banks

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

My mom and stepdad went into pre-foreclosure,” said Sandoval, a real estate agent and investor who specializes in working in low-income, often Latino neighborhoods in Southern California. “I Often, the best available option for staying in the home is through a loan modification or some other type of repayment plan with the bank.

Bankruptcy

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

has honored a longtime professional in its ranks with a lifetime achievement award, in recognition of his 40-year career in the mortgage banking, real estate , homebuilding and title insurance industries. The reverse mortgage division of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

Lending

Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2025

“Reinventing Non-Bank Mortgage Lending Journey in the Age of AI” pulled insights from 257 nonbank lenders and ecosystem partners about AI adoption and innovation. “We’re seeing real momentum around Agentic AI where GenAI meets the execution muscle of automation,” said Divya Iyer, HFS Research practice leader.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Check out our highly-rated recommendation for an easy way to add some flair without breaking the bank. As an agent, these finishing touches set a home apart, add value, and ultimately help the property sell faster. They add a cozy ambiance that helps buyers feel instantly at home. Solar string lights are affordable and budget-friendly.

Design

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. Finding an agent Like 43% of homebuyers , I began my search online, as I worked to get a sense for what the inventory in my preferred areas and in my price range looked like. Funny you should ask.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2025

The number of agents at Real has more than doubled from roughly 12,000 to more than 27,000 expanding the firm’s reach across North America. He began his career in investment banking at Bank of America and Moelis & Co. Real has reached an exciting inflection point, Jani said in a statement.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Principal agents and closed loan sellers can ask their LOS administrator to add it to their available product menu, the company said. But the variations available to brokers and principal agents differ. Other lenders active in the proprietary space include University Bank , Smartfi Home Loans and Nationwide Equities.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Bank statement loans Accepting a borrower who doesnt have a traditional 9-5 job can be a challenge for some lenders. Bank Statement loans are designed for self-employed borrowers. Bank Statement loans are designed for self-employed borrowers. As such, theyll need ground-up construction loans. Fortunately, theres a solution.

Loans

Real Estate News

JUNE 16, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Down payments drop for the first time in nearly 2 years A new Redfin report suggests homebuyers may be seeking less expensive homes as ongoing economic concerns add pressure to large purchase decisions.

VA loan

BAM Media

OCTOBER 22, 2024

BAM Key Details: This year’s Real Rise Conference presented new AI tech solutions for Real brokers and agents and for consumers—including the AI-powered concierge, Leo, and Real Wallet. Leo CoPilot, launched in summer 2023, has already handled more than 180,000 context-specific inquiries and now serves as an agent command center.

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