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Would Trump’s housing emergency be a ‘game-changer’?
Nebraska representative Mike Flood says by declaring an emergency, Trump would change the conversation around housing affordability.
DocMagic launches AI-powered platform to simplify mortgage production
DocMagic One is an artificial intelligence-powered platform that aims to make the loan manufacturing process more efficient.
Power play: Is Ethan Glass Compass’s biggest legal weapon?
The lawyer who once defended NAR is now Compass’ biggest weapon in the fight against MLS rules and commissions.
Down payments are getting smaller as buyers scoop up FHA, VA loans
While home prices rose 1.4% year over year in April, home-price growth has slowed and is contributing to lower down payments.
Reverse pros on the importance of including seniors in mortgage industry plans
Fairway’s Dan Ventura and Longbridge’s Chris Mayer talk about serving the increasingly dominant senior demographic in the years ahead.
In Chicago, a reverse mortgage scammer left a lasting scar
Mark Diamond was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his crimes against elderly homeowners, but the damage in Chicago is still visible.
Homebuyer lawsuit against eXp dismissed on procedural grounds
One of the lawsuits brought by a Cleveland homebuyer against eXp Realty, parent company eXp World Holdings and its leadership was dismissed.
Luxury, loyalty, legacy: A winning formula for Jills Zeder Group
With $1.85 billion in closed sales volume — more than double totals from the No. 2 large team — the Miami-based firm is setting a high bar.
