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Build-to-rent homes reach record completions
The U.S. build-to-rent (BTR) housing sector reached new heights in 2024, completing a record-setting 39,000 single-family rental homes — a 15.5% increase from the previous year — according to a new analysis by Point2Homes. That figure marks a sixfold leap from the pre-pandemic years, when the country was averaging between 6,000 and 7,000 completions annually, […]
Analysis: The tariff impact on homeowners insurance
Rising tariffs and shifting global trade policies are adding strain to insurance markets, particularly in homeowners insurance and auto coverage, according to a recent analysis by the American Agents Alliance.
Bessent’s deregulation plans would boost mortgage lending for banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded the role of community banks, saying that deregulation should be favorable to them.
Will COVID-19 crisis affect home prices in Washington state?
“Our current supply of homes on the markets is only 1.4 months of inventory,” said New American Funding’s Tony Blodgett. HW+ Premium Content
Attracting top operations/fulfillment talent
While there is much discussion around recruiting loan officers and other producers, hiring and retaining excellent operations and fulfillment professionals has never been more important to your bottom line. HW+ Premium Content
How mortgage pros are succeeding despite the pandemic
What strategies did veteran mortgage professionals learn from the last downturn that are shaping their response to doing business in today’s challenging environment? Find out what 6 experience mortgage professionals are doing right now. HW+ Premium Content
