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Berkshire Hathaway-owned lender settles redlining case with DOJ

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This case is the first-ever redlining settlement against a mortgage company and the second-largest such settlement in DOJ history. Continue reading →

Affordable where? Fed efforts to cool the market still don’t create affordable housing

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Although the Fed’s move to calm the market is a step in the right direction, it may not ultimately have much effect on affordability. Anthony West outlines the factors that are contributing to ongoing home value increases. Continue reading →

Why super long mortgages won’t be a thing, and why that’s good news

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Longer loans, including a 50-year concept recently floated in the U.K., are sometimes framed as a way to improve housing affordability. But the experts aren’t convinced. Continue reading →

SEC is investigating Better as Barclays, Citigroup resign as deal advisers

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Mortgage upstart Better’s plan to go public via a SPAC merger faces new challenges as banks that were advising the companies resign their roles. Continue reading →

Leading the way: Woman-to-woman advice about growing your career

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It can be tough for women in the housing industry to find the opportunities and mentorship they need to grow professionally. Learn how to achieve more with timely and actionable advice from real estate and mortgage marketing expert Jessica Siguenza. Continue reading →

3 trends poised to disrupt the real estate landscape

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Emerging trends in real estate can sometimes be difficult to understand. Expert Sundance “Monty” Brennan explains why he thinks these 3 disruptors should be on your radar in the months to come as the market continues to shift Continue reading →

Tim Heyl lays out the 3 key issues Power Buyers should focus on today

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Power buyers became synonymous with cash offers during the first two years of the COVID housing market. Homeward’s CEO shares what’s next for the sector ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Making $67K? That’s no longer enough to buy the typical US home

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The second quarter of 2022 saw the affordability of the typical home purchase erode at the fastest pace in at least two decades. Continue reading →

Better parts ways with second head of real estate in 4 months

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The embattled mortgage company confirmed it had let go of Chad Walker shortly after 3 other executives have recently departed. Nick Taylor will replace Walker as head of the division. Continue reading →

10 accounts agents need to optimize their business and personal cash flows

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Financial experts Jordan Curnutt and Michael Kilner outline a plan to apply the principles of the envelope or bucket method to both banking and investment accounts. That way, you can make your money work as hard as you do. Continue reading →