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Low-fee brokerage firms could give sellers considerable savings: CPC
The Consumer Policy Center found that home sellers could save up to $10,000 in broker fees by using a discount or flat-fee broker.
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.
Realtor.com enters the Clear Cooperation debate
CEO Damian Eales expressed his support for NAR’s CCP but noted that his firm’s arrangement with MLSs prevents it from banning listings.
CHLA president addresses various consumer protection measures
A late-breaking CFPB announcement quickly expanded the scope of a session with CHLA’s Taylor Stork at The Gathering.
NAF’s Gatling: Recognize that diverse communities are the norm
Mosi Gatling of New American Funding shared perspectives on housing conversations among diverse communities at The Gathering.
Freedom Mortgage founder addresses ’extraordinary’ credit profiles, profitability and products
Stan Middleman said that mortgage market participants should get used to the concept of ‘higher for longer’ rates
The title insurance industry has a talent problem
With an aging workforce, the title insurance industry is betting on internships and TikTok to attract the next generation of talent. HW+ Premium Content
What’s driving First American’s big bets on proptech
First American Title in Q3 recorded $278 million in gains related to its tech/venture investments. We caught up with Paul Hurst for a closer look at the company’s tech strategy. HW+ Premium Content
