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Ginger Wilcox’s leadership formula at BHGRE: trust, adaptability, growth
Better Homes & Gardens President Ginger Wilcox doubles down on helping franchises thrive in a challenging real estate market.
Developer sues Denver over requirement to pay into affordable housing fund
A Denver-based developer said in its lawsuit that a requirement to pay an affordable housing fee stifles its construction activity.
Americans tapped $25B in home equity in Q1. That hasn’t happened since 2008
The first quarter is typically the slowest for home equity lending, but lower interest rates in early 2025 helped boost activity.
Where are mortgage rates headed?
Economists, analysts and mortgage execs say that mortgage rates could keep rising, possibly touching 8% in the coming weeks. We look at what that means for the housing market and how the 2024 forecast is shaping up.
Vishal Garg unveils Better’s new strategy as a publicly traded company
Ahead of its IPO, controversial Better.com CEO Vishal Garg has made major strategy shifts. The lender is looking to sell its platform to other companies while also partnering with real estate agents.
Trade groups warn of “unintended consequences” from proposed AVM rules
MBA and CBA said AVMs can alleviate appraiser shortage, reduce costs and safeguard against bias, but robust regulation is critical.
How To Make Marketing A Revenue Center
HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler interviews Barbara Yolles on ways marketers can add value in ways that make them indispensable to their companies. HW+ Premium Content
Marketing Me
This Marketing Me session features Christine Beckwith, an award-winning executive sales leader who has spent the past 30 years in the mortgage finance industry. HW+ Premium Content
Local Marketing
This session on local marketing features Eric Benaim who has been a Long Island City resident since 2006 and is considered by many not only as a community leader but is also known as “The Mayor of Long Island City.” HW+ Premium Content
