Monthly Archives: January 2024

How Jeff Lobb navigates a career built on passion, innovation, family

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In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle offers insight into the SparkTank Media founder’s marketing philosophy and personal commitments. Continue reading →

Shares in Mr. Cooper at all-time high as servicing portfolio hits $1T

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Moody’s upgrades credit rating of “powerhouse in mortgage servicing” as it restructures the debt it uses to fund growth by issuing $1 billion in unsecured notes at 7.125 percent. Continue reading →

Pocket listing suit against NAR ‘paused’ for settlement talks

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NAR was dismissed without paying any money or making any rule changes, but The PLS says it can reopen the case if they don’t come to a deal. Continue reading →

ICE signs Raymond James Bank to use Encompass mortgage platform

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In announcing the second Encompass deal this month, ICE cites investments in mortgage technology and data that automate and accelerate the lending process from start to finish. Continue reading →

Sale-leaseback model is key to saving US homeownership: Study

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Volatile interest rates have trapped over 9 million homeowners from accessing their home equity, with limited refinancing or loan options. The white paper proposes sale-leaseback, highlighting EasyKnock’s Sell & Stay program as a flexible solution… Continue reading →

Dave Umphress’ Flourish Real Estate Network leaves KW for Real

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The $1 billion in career sales network, which Umphress first launched in 2012, operates in most major Colorado markets and Austin, but has goals of ultimately expanding nationwide. When Umphress first created the group, it was part of a Colorado Keller… Continue reading →

Does your ‘date-the-rate’ advice constitute deceptive advertising?

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CEO and new Inman Contributor Jillayne Schlicke explains how common phrases around financing and interest rates can land you and your business in hot water. Continue reading →

Prioritizing the needs of young renters in multifamily housing

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Millennials began reshaping multifamily housing in compelling ways, writes Michael Zaransky, and Gen Z promises to accelerate that change. Property managers must be ready. Continue reading →