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Better hires former FHFA AI leader Leah Price 

Better.com has hired Leah Price, who previously led fintech and AI innovation efforts at the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

With rate lock activity up, Optimal Blue introduces automated refi tool 

The new product, called Capture for Originators, is available to users of Optimal Blue’s PPE.

Prefab tiny homes: Here’s what you need to know – Part 2 

With housing costs soaring, many homeowners are looking for creative ways to maximize their property value while providing additional living options. ADUs offer a flexible, cost-effective way to generate rental income, accommodate aging family members, or even provide young adults with an independent living space—all without the need for costly relocations or massive new developments. And, as cities across the U.S. relax zoning laws and streamline permitting for these backyard beauties, the path to establishing a prefab Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) has never been clearer.

AIME’s CEO Katie Sweeney to step down and take helm of Broker Action Coalition 

Katie Sweeney, the chairman and CEO of AIME, is departing to lead its lobbying arm, Broker Action Coalition. A new CEO at AIME has not yet been selected.

Why the number of price cuts are dropping as housing inventory rises 

With calmer mortgage rates, we can grow housing inventory from these depressed levels and get more demand.

Mortgage volumes collectively fell $138B at Wells, JPMorgan and BofA in 2023 

Mortgage businesses at Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are now only a fraction of what they were in 2022.

Real estate brokerages: Tech won’t ruin us 

If technology has not replaced real estate agents, it could be more opportunity than threat for real estate brokerages. HW+ Premium Content

Real estate brokerages embrace long-term remote work 

RealTrend’s “Gathering of Eagles” conference marked a historic return to physical networking. But brokerages are aggressively looking to cut out the office. HW+ Premium Content.

engage.marketing 2021 

ALL EYES ON PURCHASE In 2021, all housing professionals must be focused on the 3 P’s: Process, Profitability and Purchase. PPP may have meant something different in 2020, but this year the 3 P’s are the guiding light to long-term mortgage success and domination. The ratios flipped last year. Strong purchase lenders that historically did […]

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