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Most Gen Xers doubt their retirement readiness
Northwestern Mutual’s study found that Gen Xers expect they’ll need $1.57 million to retire comfortably, $310,000 above the national average.
Inflation edges higher in August, but Fed still likely to trim rates
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.9% year over year in August, up from 2.7% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday.
MetroList taps Brian Groth as director of sales and marketing
Former RE/MAX Gold exec to lead growth and engagement for Northern California’s largest MLS.
Former Sprout Mortgage executives likely to be dismissed from lawsuit
A federal magistrate judge has recommended dismissing three former executives from the case with prejudice, meaning they cannot be sued again
A financial planner shares her journey to understanding reverse mortgages
While only a fraction of her clients use them, Rachel Gustafson says that reverse mortgages are a useful tool for those with specific needs.
Global equity release market projected to top $56B by 2035
Global equity release — including reverse mortgages — could be in for pronounced growth over the next 10 years, according to a new report.
Are settlement rules pushing down agent commissions? New survey says the opposite
There’s little evidence to suggest that commission rates are coming down to a substantial degree, and a new survey shows the opposite.
Lone Wolf, Follow Up Boss integrate platforms
The integration allows real estate professionals to manage a client from first contact through closing without switching platforms.
MV Realty to allow Florida homeowners out of 40-year listing contracts
The right-to-list agreement firm was ordered to begin terminating these contracts in February, but it only recently began complying.
