Monthly Archives: April 2021

Hispanic homeownership rate rises for sixth straight year

By Marian McPherson | April 20, 2021 - 8:53 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ latest report reveals the driving forces behind Hispanic homeownership rates. Continue reading →

Demolition underway at Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘house of horrors’

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 20, 2021 - 8:23 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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Months after a real estate developer agreed to buy it for the land value, demolition crews have already started to raze convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s Palm Beach mansion. Continue reading →

Mortgage fintech firm FirstClose acquires HomeScout

By Kelsey Ramírez | April 20, 2021 - 8:09 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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The company hopes to transform real estate engagement for the consumer and industry professionals by creating a one-stop solution for finding loan officers and real estate agents. Continue reading →

Digital mortgage startup Better debuts services in 3 more states

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 20, 2021 - 7:50 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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The company has funded over $40 billion in home loans since it launched in 2016 — nearly all of it since the beginning of 2020. Continue reading →

4 tips for getting the most out of Clubhouse

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 20, 2021 - 7:38 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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The audio-only discussion app remains popular among real estate professionals. But those who want the most out of it should follow a few key practices. Continue reading →

This is how you kill it in a sellers’ market

By Veronika Bondarenko | April 20, 2021 - 6:10 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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Top agents Glennda Baker and Erica Solomon shared tips on thriving when inventory is at an historic low at Tuesday’s Connect Now event. Continue reading →

HomeBinder attracts investment from SimpleNexus founder

By Matt Carter | April 20, 2021 - 5:38 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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Matt Hansen and venture capital firm SixThirty take $1.6 million stake in the home management platform. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman data breach impacts thousands of New Yorkers

By Marian McPherson | April 20, 2021 - 5:26 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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Douglas Elliman’s property management arm suffered a data breach on April 7 that exposed residents’ Social Security, driver’s license and passport numbers. Continue reading →

CFPB reportedly investigating several mortgage servicers

By Kelsey Ramírez | April 20, 2021 - 5:21 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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After months of warning of a crackdown, the CFPB has started probes into several mortgage servicers, people familiar with the matter say. Continue reading →

‘Self-care isn’t selfish’: How to create a holistic regimen

By Marian McPherson | April 20, 2021 - 4:57 pm |April 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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During Connect Now, team leader Stephanie Lanier shares her tips for building a culture centered around self-care, resiliency and community support. Continue reading →