BHGRE® Wine Country Group Merges With Coldwell Banker Towne & Country Realty
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE®) Wine Country Group headquartered in Sonoma, California, announced its merger with former Coldwell...
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RE/MAX Hosts 2021 Broker/Owner Conference in Austin
RE/MAX leaders gathered at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas, this week for the global real estate franchisor's 2021 RE/MAX Broker/Owner Conference...
Mortgage Servicers’ Pandemic Response Varies Widely
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report detailing 16 large mortgage servicers' COVID-19 pandemic response, including call handling...
High Demand for Refis Persist as All Mortgage Applications Rise
Mortgage applications increased 2.8% for the week ending Aug. 6, 2021, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage...
Fannie Mae Launches Underwriting Feature to Incentivize Homeownership
Fannie Mae added a feature to its automated underwriting system to incorporate consumers' rent payments in the mortgage credit evaluation...
NAR to Host Third Annual iOi Summit Pitch Battle
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) will host its “Pitch Battle” competition as part of the third annual Innovation, Opportunity...
Commercial/Multifamily Lending on Track to Increase to $578 Billion in 2021
Commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers are expected to close $578 billion of loans backed by income-producing properties in 2021, a...
$3.4T Budget Proposal May Redefine SALT Tax and Invest in Clean Energy
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently released broad details of a proposed $3.4 trillion spending bill. The budget includes a...
Rate of Housing Inventory Declines Improving
New listings grew on a yearly basis in July for the fourth consecutive month, according to the latest realtor.com® Monthly...
As End of Moratorium Approached, Foreclosures Dipped
ATTOM released its July 2021 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, finding a total of 12,483 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings—default notices,...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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