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Tech Pulse: Realtor.com adds property tax appeal; PropStream expands lead generation
HousingWire’s weekly Tech Pulse series rounds up the latest technology tools, integrations and trends impacting mortgage and real estate.
‘Insufficient funds’ delay State Farm wildfire check for nearly $900K
The California Department of Insurance has opened an investigation into the case amid broader concerns about the insurer’s claims handling.
Westcor joins Fannie Mae title waiver pilot
The pilot, relaunched by Fannie Mae in March 2024, allows approved mortgage lenders to use an automated title review process.
CFPB warns consumers about home equity contracts, comparing their features to reverse mortgages
The CFPB compared elements of home equity contract products to reverse mortgages, and said they are residential mortgage loans in an amicus brief.
Remodeling industry could benefit from focus on aging in place
Consumers seeking remodeling work are focused on efforts that could “future-proof” homes for later life and aging in place.
Cash-out refi customers largely used proceeds to pay down debt
A new report from the CFPB takes stock of credit utilization and debt levels for cash-out refinance customers.
Newest commission lawsuit doesn’t seek class-action status
Filed in New York, the newest commission suit names NAR, REBNY and major brokerages as defendants
NAR, MBA ask for clarification on underwriting rules
The trade groups asked the FHA, FHFA and the GSEs to continue to exclude seller or listing agent payments of buyer agent commissions from interested party contribution caps
Special report: The brokerage competition in Jacksonville
Booming home construction and a major acquisition have changed the game in Jacksonville, with an entrenched local power losing ground to rivals.
