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Mortgage applications jump nearly 10% as rates drop across the board
Refinances accounted for almost 49% of all applications last week, according to MBA deputy chief economist Joel Kan.
‘Zillow, show me this house with mid-mod furniture’
Consumers may now virtually stage properties using Zillow Showcase using AI technology from Virtual Staging AI.
Occupancy fraud: Not as simple as you think
The facts uncovered in fraud investigations are often shocking, revealing stories of both tragedy and comedy. And those stories inform how we help our clients to navigate the landscape of risk, regulation, and management.
‘I want more’: Patty Arvielo on representation and NAF’s Rocket-like future
Arvielo wants to see more women enter the industry and become top producers, more mentorship and to take her company to Rocket-level success
Senate unanimously passes trigger leads bill
The mortgage industry is optimistic that a final bill banning trigger leads will reach President Trump’s desk in 2025.
This is how non-QM is critically helping achieve the American Dream
The non-QM space has long provided a valuable path for foreign nationals and global investors to purchase property in the United States. While these borrowers may follow a less traditional route, they play an essential role in the diversity and strength of the housing market. Even more importantly, non-QM serves international investors and domestic borrowers with unconventional portfolios. In the case of foreign demand, these investors have a comparatively high net worth compared to American nationals and enjoy the safe haven that United States property investments offer. They are a less risky collateral base as these investors typically hold other assets in their portfolios.
Commission lawsuit claims submitted by home sellers top 2.5 million
According to JND Legal Administration, more than 100 million emails and 38 million postcards were sent as part of settlement notifications.
MLS PIN settlement gains preliminary approval … again
Judge Patti B. Saris on Tuesday granted preliminary approval to the fourth amended settlement between MLS PIN and the Nosalek plaintiffs.
The feud between Robert Reffkin, Zillow rages on
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin continued to push back against Zillow’s listing policy as the real estate industry prepares for it to go into effect.
