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The proprietary reverse mortgage landscape is getting crowded
As more private-label reverse mortgage products are introduced, we asked some key providers if they see issues in being able to stand out.
How important is public transit for aging in place?
The government of Canada found that public transit supports aging in place by reducing costs and strengthening social connections.
This NYC mayoral candidate wants to make property taxes a core election issue
Jim Walden, an independent New York City mayoral candidate, is making the city’s property tax system a core campaign issue.
Housing sector is showing signs of picking back up: Powell
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the housing market is “picking back up” and the Fed will “proceed carefully” as to whether to tighten further or hold the policy rate constant.
Mortgage payments increased 17% annually to $2,162 in July
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants remained at $2,162 in July, up $318 from a year prior, according to the MBA.
Home sales will be weak in 2024 regardless of “soft landing”: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae expects home sales in 2023 to be roughly at 2009 levels, regardless of whether a soft landing is achieved. And 2024 looks just marginally better.
The Lender/Realtor Partnership
This session digs into the strategies that are succeeding right now as LOs and Realtors work together to survive and grow. HW+ Premium Content
How to Squeeze your Content
Nell Dhingra uses this session to show attendees the tactics that he is executing on to put out a lot of content that anybody could implement. HW+ Premium Content
Embracing Sales in a Marketing Role
Cindy McGovern provided simple and actionable steps to establish a culture of sales within your organization, and get even your most reluctant team members on board. HW+ Premium Content