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Coldwell Banker’s Jason Waugh on data, skills and seizing market opportunity
Jason Waugh, the president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, spoke with HousingWire about what it takes to succeed in real estate today.
Mortgage brokers say loanDepot is knocking at their door again
Brokers told HousingWire that representatives at loanDepot are reaching out to them with wholesale channel partnership offers.
First American: Existing home sales remain subdued
Inventory in July was nearly 20% higher than a year ago, yet the flow of new listings rose only 5% compared with 2024.
How Rate wants to close its ‘massive gap’ in the non-QM space
The company plans to double production in the segment in 2025. It launched a new suite of products, will be aggressive in pricing and is training LOs.
NRMLA co-chair outlines reverse mortgage advocacy plan
NRMLA co-chair Jim Cory discussed a new industry outreach effort to bring more people up to speed with reverse mortgages.
The potential benefits of senior property tax deferral programs
A longtime retirement researcher weighs in on the possible benefits of property tax deferrals for older homeowners.
NYC outlines fines for violating broker fee ban amid legal fight
New York City is preparing to enforce a new law that seeks to eliminate most residential broker fees, proposing fines as high as $2,000.
Chris Kelly shares his goals as he takes the helm at HomeServices of America
Kelly was appointed president and CEO earlier this week, replacing Gino Blefari, who had led HomeServices for the past five years.
WFG’s Patrick Stone has stamped his mark on real estate
Stone, founder of Williston Financial Group (WFG), is celebrating 50 years in the real estate industry just as WFG hits its 15th anniversary.
