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CFPB spring agenda aims to tackle AVMs, overdraft fees, FCRA and more

Housing Wire

Earlier this month, that coalition of six federal agencies requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” The Agencies expect to issue a proposed rule to implement the Dodd-Frank Act’s AVM amendments to FIRREA in June 2023.”

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Opinion: The baby boom wave is cresting

Housing Wire

Peak 65 serves as an historic demographic milestone of the new paradigm shift that is changing every aspect of the housing market , finance, retirement planning process and the fragile supply/demand balance of housing inventory for real estate at large. This sets the stage for the coming Transformational Decade of the 2030s.

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How To Design Your Dream Home: Tips To Bring a Blueprint to Life

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andresr / Getty Images When you design your own home from the ground up, the sky’s the limit when it comes to design. In this final installment of our Guide To Building Your Own Home , we’ll help you focus on the joys—and potential pitfalls—of designing your space. Where to get home design inspiration.

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Q&A: George Morales on new role with Mortgage Cadence and why a big bank could enter reverse

Housing Wire

George Morales: My new role is really designed to bring reverse mortgage insights and perspectives to the company. I can’t say whom yet, but we’re in very, very early stages [of discussion] with a large U.S. Editor’s note: This Q&A has been edited and condensed for clarity. reverse) as well.

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Announcing the 2023 HW Annual Agenda

Housing Wire

We designed the event with the attendee outcome in mind. These leaders will join the ranks of former HW Annual speakers like Sandra Thompson, director of of the Federal Housing Finance Agency , Laura Escobar, president at Lennar Mortgage , and Rick Haase, president at United Real Estate. So what does this look like in action?

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Lenders tread carefully around targeted lending programs

Housing Wire

The pronouncement was more than 40 years coming, and arrived after both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Housing Finance Agency had publicly weighed in on the issue. Broeksmit said he hoped to see lenders take the first step, by designing a program and floating it to the GSEs.

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7 best real estate schools in North Carolina (NC) for 2024

Housing Wire

And the school’s practice tests, contract workshops, and other tools are designed to ensure confidence as you begin your career. Carolina School of Real Estate Best North Carolina real estate school for all stages of your career Overall Rating: 4.2 Prelicensing final exams must be passed with a minimum of 80%. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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