NAR Delegates Vote Against Referral-Fee Disclosure Rule’s Transparency
NAR’s Delegate Body has rejected an amendment for Realtors to disclose referral fees, impacting transparency and ethical practices in the real estate market.
Mortgage Rates Stabilize Amid Growing Debate Over Fed Rate Cuts
Mortgage rates average 6.38% as pending home sales rise by 15% year over year, prompting markets to anticipate potential cuts from the Fed.
FEMA’s Acting Chief David Richardson Steps Down
Richardson's appointment as Administrator follows Hamilton's dismissal, signaling potential shifts in leadership and priorities within the Department of Homeland Security.
The Rise of Mortgage Defects and Their Increasing Importance
Mortgage loan defects increased for the second consecutive quarter, primarily due to cash-out refinances and rising eligibility challenges for borrowers.
Transitioning from Transactional to Strategic: The Importance of Data and Rentals for Agents
In a stagnant housing market, private lenders can capitalize on the growing rental demand by becoming data-driven advisors to enhance client engagement.
Longbridge reduces rates on its proprietary reverse mortgage products.
Longbridge reduces its proprietary reverse mortgage rate to 7.99% and enhances the principal limit factor, allowing seniors to access increased home equity.
Century 21 Grows Its Presence in Central Florida
Broker-owner Matthew Mobley, with over 20 years in real estate, has launched a newly affiliated firm, enhancing options for private lenders in the market.
Court Denies Alexander Brothers’ Motion to Dismiss Sex-Trafficking Charges
U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni rejected the defense's efforts to downplay serious allegations, emphasizing the gravity of the case against them.
PulteGroup Broadens Its Ohio Operations to Include Cincinnati
PulteGroup enhances its Ohio footprint by entering the Cincinnati market, potentially increasing opportunities for private lenders in the region. Read more.
Filings Indicate Former Fed Governor Kugler Breached Financial Trading Rules
Adriana Kugler's financial transactions, including stock purchases, breached Federal ethics guidelines, prompting her resignation and raising ethical questions in finance.