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What makes a strong leader? The women of housing offer their thoughts 

HousingWire’s The Gathering concluded on Wednesday with the Women of Influence Forum, highlighting some of housing’s top female leaders.

Tips for aging in place from … Best Buy? 

Why is a big-box electronics retailer offering these tips? Because of the way the population is changing, it said.

Xactus integrates flood compliance solution with ICE’s mortgage servicing system 

The integration enables mortgage servicers to receive automatic flood zone determination updates, eliminating manual intervention.

Reverse pros in high-value markets look ahead to 2024 opportunities 

Reverse mortgage professionals in three high-value markets in California, Florida and Washington share the opportunities they’re tuned into.

Mortgage rates hold steady at key level for now 

Mortgage rates have risen recently but they could be much worse than they are today.

Rocket lost money last year, so why are its shares up? 

Despite Rocket’s net loss of $390 million in 2023, investors seem to be sold on its “AI-fueled homeownership strategy.”

The problem with banning pocket listings 

Part 1 of our two-part series on pocket listings looks at the history of NAR’s mandate and the labyrinthine network of MLSs that ostensibly sought the ban and are now supposed to enforce it. HW+ Premium Content

Gary Keller stars at KW’s Mega Camp 

Whatever changes are afoot at Keller Williams, Gary Keller remains the company’s public face. Here’s what we learned from KW’s “Mega Camp.” HW+ Premium Content

Positive revisions boost new home sales report 

The new home sales market is a small but essential part of the overall market. New home sales came in as a beat, and revisions were all positive. HW+ Premium Content

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