Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. By selecting secure tools, investing in training, and leveraging advanced platforms, real estate professionals can navigate the digital age with confidence, ensuring a secure future for themselves and their clients.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Because of this move, various new iterations of attorney opinion letters have entered the market. Attorney opinion letters were the status quo before title insurance hit the scene in the late 19th century. Attorneys would search property records and state their written opinion that the property records were clear of any title defects.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) submitted a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) expressing its support for the use of attorney opinion letters (AOLs) on Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Joseph Camerieri is a former mortgage lending executive, technology system sales leader and outsourcing leader. Today, he consults in the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Kevin Mazur is the President of VizionX, a technology and SaaS provider serving the mortgage and settlement services industries.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. But very few are honest enough to realize that whatever it is they do for a living, someone paid for as well. We all live in glass houses. Romi Mahajan is CEO of KKM Group and CEO of ExoFusion.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Being constant during a sea change is good for both morale and business. Geoff Bray is the broker/owner of Engel & Völkers Minneapolis.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. I think we can say that the continued growth of ADUs is one major housing trend to anticipate in 2024, both in California but increasingly in other places across the country too. Sean Roberts is the CEO of Villa Homes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Some brave souls who run the MLS have had the audacity to refuse to enforce the Clear Cooperation rule – in my opinion the catalyst for the class-actions to begin with. Author’s note: The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. They may or may not reflect the opinions of any person or organization with which I am associated.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Editor’s note: This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Miller is the Managing Partner of David Miller Law, PLLC , in Largo, Florida, and assists in an Of Counsel capacity with Lucas, Macyszyn & Dyer Law Firm.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. All of us can be part of the solution. And it starts at the top. Brian Montgomery is a founding partner of Washington, D.C.-based based Gate House Strategies.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Being a good leader is helping that person become the best version of themselves. Justin Bailey is the CEO of Realty Executives Associates.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Agents who seize rental opportunities can make income where others cannot and in the process will create loyal clients they can help for years to come, regardless of mortgage rate fluctuations.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Tim Ray is co-founder and CEO of VeriFast, an identity and financial verification platform that reduces underwriting and costs while eliminating fraud.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. The law, the facts and the economics will prove this as NAR makes its case in court. Tracy Kasper is President of the National Association of Realtors.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In my opinion, the current litigants don’t care about how the outcome of their case may impact the market. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Do these litigants think all consumers are dumb? What do the litigants really want?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Creating opportunities for employees to voice their concerns, opinions and ideas is paramount. Other times, it may lead you to the perfect fit. Leaders and advisors also should recognize that listening is the cornerstone of any vibrant culture. Employees need the opportunity to feel heard and listened to.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

And before getting my real estate license in 2009, I had the same opinion, too. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. These are all untrue and offensive words that come up when searching “Realtors” or “Real estate agents.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Lee Davenport, PhD, is a real estate coach/trainer and blogger who trains real estate agents and brokerages on how to work smarter with technology. To contact the author of this story: Dr. Lee Davenport at lee@learnwithdrlee.com.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Stuart McFarland is the former EVP Operations and CFO at Fannie Mae, EVP General Manager at GE Capital Mortgage Services, and CEO at GE Capital Asset Management.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Laurie Goodman is an Institute fellow and the founder of the Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute. Jim Parrott is a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute and owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. My only focus now is figuring out how originators and agents can help more people get into the homes of their dreams. Matthew VanFossen is the CEO of Absolute Home Mortgage and the vice president of Community Home Lenders of America.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2022

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. The post Opinion: why HELOC demand will surge appeared first on HousingWire. David Friedman is the CEO and co-founder of Knox Financial. To contact the author of this story: David Friedman at dave@knoxfinancial.com.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Mark Fleming serves as the chief economist for First American Financial Corporation, a provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Stuart McFarland is the former EVP Operations and CFO at Fannie Mae, EVP General Manager at GE Capital Mortgage Services, and CEO at GE Capital Asset Management.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. And it’s all but inevitable that the lenders who embrace that change and adapt to the growing need for scalability, flexibility and empowered, enabled LOs will be the ones who realize the greatest success.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. And it is unavoidably corny but true to say: “if you build it, they will come.” Brent Chandler is founder and CEO of FormFree.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. The post Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream appeared first on HousingWire. Mary O’Donnell is CEO of Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. and a past president of the American Land Title Association.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of RealTrends’ editorial department and its owners. If your firm is growth minded, keep your feelers out there, as consolidation opportunities abound. Scott Wright is a partner with RTC Consulting in Colorado.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. The establishment of communication begins with using words and phrases that are universal and not specific to select industries. Dustin Owen, CMB, is the vice president, Eastern Sales Division, for Waterstone Mortgage in Florida.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Unlike the title industry’s cybersecurity and wire fraud challenges, which are strictly 21 st century issues, the recent interest and use of attorney opinion letters (AOLs) harkens back to an earlier era of homebuying. One of the goals they outlined in those plans is a push to reduce closing costs, especially for low-income borrowers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2022

on Wednesday announced that it has released an Attorney Opinion Letter (AOL) product for VA direct and VA-backed home loans as a compliant alternative to title insurance. ” The post Voxtur rolls out attorney opinion letters for VA loans appeared first on HousingWire. Real estate tech firm Voxtur Analytics Corp.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Ted Tozer is former president and CEO of Ginnie Mae. Scott Olson is executive director of the Community Home Lenders of America. To contact the editor responsible for this story: Sarah Wheeler at sarah@hwmedia.com

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

In addition, 11% of appraisers cited evaluations (non-appraisal opinions of value) as an appraisal source, while 8% said they had used “other appraisal methods,” which included various hybrid approaches or an exterior appraisal. The post Appraisers voice opinions on AMCs, appraisal delays appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2023

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Texas Capital Bank. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. Christy Soukhamneut is managing director of Mortgage Finance in Texas.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2022

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. The post Opinion: Will lower lumber prices offset rising rates? Matt Meyers is the founder and CEO of Yesler Marketplace. appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2022

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of HousingWire’s editorial department and its owners. The post Opinion: The elasticity in mortgage employment appeared first on HousingWire. To contact the author of this story: BJ Witkopf at bj@witkopf.net.

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