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Century 21 expands with affiliation on Oregon coast
Now operating as Century 21 Shorepine Properties, the office will gain access to Century 21’s training, marketing tools and referral networks.
New California wildfire homeowner assistance program includes reverse mortgages
A disaster recovery program in California includes help for forward and reverse mortgage borrowers, drawing praise from reverse professionals.
Former Douglas Elliman agent withdraws lawsuit that sought unpaid commissions
Holly Parker, a former Douglas Elliman agent, has withdrawn a lawsuit to recoup $1.6 million from deals that closed after she left.
HousingWire Magazine: October/November 2023
As we wrap this final issue of the magazine, we’re excited to stay at the forefront of the market in 2024 and beyond, and are thrilled to connect with you beyond these pages. Thanks for being a loyal reader.
Movement sues Summit, former veteran sales executives for poaching
The transition of three sales executives from Movement Mortgage to competitor Summit Funding in July led to a legal battle over poaching.
Better delivers $340M loss in Q3, plans to keep trimming expenses
Better Home & Finance Holding, the parent of digital lender Better.com, recorded $340 million in losses in Q3 2023. It expects to originate $500M in mortgages in Q4.
The 100-years-war over real estate commissions
In this special report, HousingWire plunges down the rabbit hole of residential real estate commissions, uncovering the past, present and future of this wholly unique part of the economy. HW+ Premium Content
This isn’t a housing bubble — and that’s the problem
Housing isn’t in a bubble, and that is the problem. Instead, the market is unhealthy due to increased competition for shelter. HW+ Premium Content
Warren Buffett’s boring, dominant resi brokerage
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices is staid, sprawling and tech-agnostic. It’s also the rare brokerage with a nationwide presence and consistent annual profits. HW+ Premium Content
