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Texas flood devastation sparks grassroots response from Austin agent
Within 48 hours of a social media post, more than 300 people had donated supplies and support to assemble relief kits for impacted families.
Judge denies Appraisal Institute’s motion to dismiss wrongful termination suit
The Appraisal Institute’s motion to dismiss a former employee’s wrongful termination lawsuit was denied by a judge in Illinois.
Panorama Mortgage Group expands TPO presence with Travisa Financial launch
Travisa serves the wholesale and correspondent mortgage channels through conventional, government and specialty loan products.
Finding qualified contractors is the biggest obstacle to reno projects
A survey by Renewal by Andersen found that 2,500 homeowners across four generations had the same concern about renovations.
Struggling homeowners often don’t understand escrow
Although 80% of mortgage holders have escrow accounts, only 60% fully understand how escrow affects their monthly payments.
Treasury’s new housing plan includes redirected COVID-19 funds to boost affordable supply
The Treasury Department also said it would examine the impacts that insurance rates and availability have on housing affordability.
Plaintiffs in eXp Realty sex trafficking suit file second amended complaint
Newest complaint in eXp sex trafficking suit centers on the alleged “control” Glenn Sanford had over the other defendants
Rocket to shut down origination channel for real estate and insurance agents
Rocket Companies will soon shut down Rocket Pro Originate, a mortgage origination platform for real estate agents and other financial pros.
