Better waiving $995 origination fee for repeat mortgage customers

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“Better Forever” incentive is not offered on HELOCs, nor to borrowers who apply through third-party platforms like LendingTree, CreditKarma, Bankrate or Nerdwallet. Continue reading →

Real’s latest addition brings Alberta agent total to 1K

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The Real Brokerage has added 57 agents in Edmonton, Alberta, by bringing on board YEGPro Realty, one of the province’s most productive. Continue reading →

LoanDepot partners with factory homebuilder Onx Homes

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With listings scarce and refinancings sluggish, the strategy of partnering with homebuilders to form joint ventures like Onx X+ Mortgage is to grow loanDepot’s purchase loan business. Continue reading →

Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary in 55-44 vote

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Former Texas state representative and NFL star Scott Turner will now lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development after being confirmed in a Senate vote of 55-44. Continue reading →

Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?

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Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary. Continue reading →

Bess Freedman on why Compass’ listing portal is raising red flags

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Launched Monday, Compass One’s aim is to funnel business through private exclusive channels, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes — yet it threatens a healthy real estate market. Continue reading →

How to create a financial plan as a brand new team leader

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With careful planning and strategic execution, you can achieve your financial objectives and lead your real estate team to long-term success, Verl Workman writes. Continue reading →

Fair housing protections rolled back on Day 1 of Trump presidency

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Having fair access and the opportunity to lease or own a home is paramount to the American dream, Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Here’s how new policies could impact that goal. Continue reading →

Tell us how you feel about Trump’s 1st wave of executive orders: Pulse

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What do you think about the president’s first few weeks in office? Are his proposed policies poised to help or hurt the housing market and the wider economy? Continue reading →

CAR publishes open letter to support LA wildfire victims

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The letter, to be published in the “LA Times” and other prominent news outlets, provides information for California residents impacted by the fires about price gouging, fraudulent activities and unsolicited offers. Continue reading →