Housing Supply Summit Examines the Impact of Complexity on Costs
Explore Jerusalem Demsas’ insightful article on the complexities of the housing crisis, highlighting the challenges of localism and the barriers to access and attainability.
Reconstructed Palisades Home Evaluates Demand After Fire Incident
Rebuilding momentum accelerates with 650 permit approvals and nearly 475 burned lots traded, signaling growth opportunities for private lenders.
NAR Achieves Legal Victory as Antitrust Lawsuit Over Membership Agreement Dismissed
A Detroit judge has dismissed the Hardy antitrust lawsuit regarding NAR's three-way membership connected to Realcomp MLS, impacting private lenders' compliance strategy.
Labor Department rule simplifies access to higher-risk 401(k) investments.
The Trump administration's 2020 guidance allows private equity investment in retirement accounts, opening new opportunities for private lenders in the market.
Recent Data Shows Moderate Home Price Increases Amid Market Cooling
FHFA Director Bill Pulte refrains from commenting on price increases, as new data reveals cooling trends alongside persistent home price gains. Continue reading for insights.
Immigration Policy and Economic Uncertainty Influence Housing Market Dynamics
Builders are experiencing sales declines as consumers question traditional "dream home" marketing amidst recent policy changes impacting buyer sentiment.
Boomer Housing Dominance Requires Realtors to Adapt and Retool Strategies
Top-producing agents indicate a shift in the mortgage industry towards multi-generational advisory roles, supported by recent research on evolving client needs.
Argyle Partners with Vesta LOS to Enhance Mortgage Verification Processes
Argyle's integration of direct-source income, employment, and asset verification tools into Vesta's loan origination system enhances efficiency and accuracy for lenders.
Louisiana Court Dismisses Antitrust Case Regarding NAR Membership Policies
A Louisiana federal judge dismissed DeYoung's claims against NAR regarding three-way membership, eliminating federal antitrust charges against the organization.
BuildersUpdate’s Pay-at-Closing Model Addresses Marketing Risk for Builders
BuildersUpdate.com introduces a “pay upon performance” model, reducing upfront marketing costs for builders and focusing on sales-driven effectiveness in a fluctuating market.