Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

A former attorney in Washington state this week pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding a disabled client out of an estimated $800,000 in part through the misuse of a reverse mortgage, according to an announcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington. The former attorney pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his embezzlement from a vulnerable clients trust account, according to acting U.S.

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Real Estate News

MAY 28, 2025

Watch the conversation as Gino Blefari offers tips for struggling agents and explains why it was time to step down as HomeServices president and CEO.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Mortgage applications decreased 1.2% from one week earlier, per data from the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 23, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 2% compared with the previous week. The refinance index decreased 7% from the previous week, but remained 37% higher than the same week one year ago.

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Keeping Current Matters

MAY 28, 2025

A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

On this weeks episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt chats with Sarah Reynolds, the CEO of EmpowerHome with Keller Williams , about leadership and navigating a shifting real estate market. Reynolds said the key to success is to focus on what agents can control, not market fluctuations. Keeping real estate fun boosts morale and drives performance, she added.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Current homeowners and prospective buyers are on the fence as 60% say they dont know whether now is a good time to buy a home. That marks a three-year high and is up from 48% two years ago. The data comes from the newest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report, released on Wednesday, conducted in partnership with Bank of America Institute. The national online survey, conducted by Sparks Research between March 20 and April 22, evaluated 2,000 respondents (1,000 homeowners and 1,000 renters) who

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Real Estate News

MAY 28, 2025

The lawsuits may seem like old news, but not everyone has moved on. An appeals court is reviewing objections that have the potential to invalidate the deals.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

A lack of affordable housing units in one of Washington state’s largest cities has pushed a community church into action as it seeks to convert some of its property holdings into as many as 60 affordable housing units. Shiloh Baptist Church in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood is taking steps to convert two of its properties into affordable housing complexes, according to a report from Seattle -based NBC affiliate KING 5.

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Inman

MAY 28, 2025

The new rendition of UD Advisor adds upgraded visual presentations, quicker report delivery times, a scalable version of the service for teams or entire brokerages and an appraiser slide.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Top U.S. lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) will begin offering fixed interest rates for the first five years on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) adjustable-rate mortgages ( ARMs ). The 5/1 option provides a fixed interest rate for the first five years, after which the rate adjusts annually based on market conditions.

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Inman

MAY 28, 2025

Starting today, trainer Bernice Ross writes, you can train your favorite artificial intelligence platform to create more intentional, purposeful and personal outputs for your real estate business.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Floridas growth story is well-documented, and it continues to fuel demand for rental housing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors , Florida welcomed approximately 475,000 new residents in 2024, leading the nation in net migration. The states lack of income tax, favorable weather, and business-friendly climate are powerful attractors.

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Inman

MAY 28, 2025

Just for fun, Chris Drayer crunches the numbers to see which countries are buyer opportunities, which are seller plays and which hold must-watch investment potential.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Dallas-based Supreme Lending has reached a deal to acquire Michigan Mutual , Inc. (MiMutual), adding a wholesale platform and a presence in Michigan to its operations, sources told HousingWire. Founded in 1999, Supreme Lending originated $3.8 billion over the past 12 months, with most of its volume concentrated in Texas, Florida and California, according to mortgage tech platform Modex.

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Inman

MAY 28, 2025

Pam OConnor has joined the advisory board of Maverix Advisory Group, an industry consulting group working with proptech startups and growing brokerages.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

After a statement made last week in condemning the credit-score pricing practices of Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte is now being complimented for his position by the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA). CHLA on Tuesday sent a letter to Pulte, saying that FICO has a clear monopoly position in the U.S. mortgage market for credit scores, [and] has been raising prices excessively.

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Apartment Guide

MAY 28, 2025

Known as the Glass City, there are a number of unique things to do in Toledo, OH that make this city so beloved by its locals. Countless metroparks, iconic museums, and hidden gem restaurants are just the beginning of the list. No matter what your vibe is, youre down to find the perfect activity for your speed in this list of unique activities to do in Toledo.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Unlock the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in mortgage lending with the report, Overcoming the Top Barriers to AI Adoption in Mortgage Lending , done in collaboration with TRUE. Discover whats holding the industry back and how forward-thinking lenders are breaking through. This report offers practical strategies and expert insight to help you move from hesitation to implementation.

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Inman

MAY 28, 2025

Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares how Disneylands digital reinvention reveals what the real estate industry must protect: access, transparency and the power of innovation.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) on Wednesday released its annual Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators Report, which recognizes the nation’s top-performing Latino mortgage professionals. NAHREP received nearly 5,000 nominations and is recognizing more than 600 Latino mortgage originators this year across various national and regional rankings.

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RIS Media

MAY 28, 2025

If you’d like to lead a more environmentally conscious life, you don’t have to add solar panels to your roof or drive an electric vehicle. According to the Marie Kondo KonMari strategy, there are many small yet significant ways you can be a little more green in your day-to-day life without taking on disruptive or… The post Simple Ways to Live More Sustainably appeared first on RISMedia.

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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Some brokerages are what I sometimes think of as Lily Pads because theyre waystations where agents sometimes goalbeit brieflyto level up their commission splits. And then they move on. Lily Pad brokerages attract and recruit based on a higher split, but fail to retain a cohesive team because they dont lead with a culture focused on long-term career growth.

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Bigger Pockets

MAY 28, 2025

The U.S. housing market just hit a milestone.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Arrive Home has launched two new iterations of its Earned Equity Program (EEP), which helps consumers achieve homeownership through a long-term purchase contract. The program is now available through two separate products designed for different groups of borrowers: EEP Pathway and EEP DocLight. EEP Pathway is ideally suited for individual tax identification number (ITIN) holders and certain visa-status individuals who may be long-term renters looking to move into homeownership.

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Inman

MAY 28, 2025

Relationships can lead to referrals, which can lead to revenue, Nikki Beauchamp writes. It all starts with the right network. Here's how to grow yours.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

After embarking on an ambitious project designed to ease the technological processes and interfaces of the reverse mortgage industry compared to traditional mortgage workflows, the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) announced this week that the latest version of its reference model includes reverse mortgage features. On Tuesday, MISMO announced that the new version has reached candidate recommendation status.

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Inman

MAY 28, 2025

Local Logic's hyper-local marketing data will help Rently users and their applicants know more about what surrounds an available rental.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Century 21 Real Estate has expanded its presence in Georgia with the addition of Realty 1 Georgia , a brokerage led and founded by Angela Whitmire. The firm which will now operate as Century 21 Realty 1 Professionals has offices in Covington and Milledgeville, Georgia. It serves residential and commercial clients across the eastern portions of metro Atlanta as well as central parts of the state.

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