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To solve the U.S. housing crisis, advocacy groups suggest looking west
The federal government owns about 650 million acres of open land, mostly in the western U.S.
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To solve the U.S. housing crisis, advocacy groups suggest looking west
The federal government owns about 650 million acres of open land, mostly in the western U.S.
To solve the U.S. housing crisis, advocacy groups suggest looking west
The federal government owns about 650 million acres of open land, mostly in the western U.S.
Millennial buyers willing to sacrifice home size for home quality
New home sizes continue to shrink: NAHB
Housing starts stronger than expected in February
But overall housing construction remained below last year’s levels
Millennial buyers willing to sacrifice home size for home quality
New home sizes continue to shrink: NAHB
Housing starts stronger than expected in February
But overall housing construction remained below last year’s levels
Sci-Fi Reality May Rewrite Mortgage Horror Stories
Personalize the homebuying journey and resolve red flags early using AI tools
Harris Versus Trump
How the candidates’ policies could impact commercial real estate investing
In Search of Alternative Answers
Unique financing solutions offer flexibility in a difficult market
It’s Not Enough To Be Efficient And Accurate — Now You Need To Be Fast
With consumer needs changing by the minute, correspondent lenders need to stay ahead
Fixing the Homeownership Gap is Complex, But an Opportunity Waiting to Happen
Redlining persists, but fixing this evolving problem offers a wealth of opportunity
Let the Robots Handle Your Menial Work
Artificial intelligence will free up time for you to build relationships and develop strategies
Secure Funding for Your Next Commercial Project
Construction loans can be difficult,
unless you know the secrets
Turn the Sales Pitch into a Conversation
Highlight what you can deliver to your referral partners with this simple approach
It’s Time to Rethink the Appraisal Management Company Concept
The effort to establish appraiser independence has been a mixed bag
Title Insurance Alternative Gains Steam in Competitive Market
Fannie and Freddie embrace attorney opinion letters in a bid to lower homebuying costs
Clunky Point-Of-Sale Tools Will Fail To Meet This Moment
Cloud-based point-of-sale systems can succeed in reaching the next wave of homebuyers
Get Ahead of the Next Refi Wave
Complete this checklist to be as competitive as possible as rates drop
Tell Your Client’s Most Compelling Story
Follow these fundamentals when seeking long-term debt
Forget Going Elbow-to-Elbow at the Auction Wars
Assist your clients in finding investment properties that offer true value
Why Golf Course Real Estate is a Hole in One
Surging popularity in the game makes this an attractive investment
Why Fannie and Freddie’s New Valuation Tools are Being Adopted Slowly
Appraisal waiver options aim to make the process less costly, more efficient
Weigh Your Options
Choosing the right business loan requires looking at both the pros and the cons
Media Blitz
News coverage can be the difference between ‘Who are you?’ and ‘I see you everywhere’
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
A New Normal Requires New Strategies
In troubled times, mortgage brokers can lean on private lending partnerships
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
Make Hard Money Work for You
This private lending subset can help clients, but care should be taken
Discern All the Flavors of Private Lending
Understanding the distinctions of these loan types creates a competitive advantage
Fix the Housing Crunch One Apartment at a Time
Multifamily housing benefits both investors and communities
Areas of Affluence
Private lending offers a path to participate in upscale international markets
Find Ways to Adapt
Originators need to strategize for a changing landscape and uncertain future
CoreLogic rebrands as Cotality
Name change reflects ‘natural evolution’ for the real estate data provider
CoreLogic rebrands as Cotality
Name change reflects ‘natural evolution’ for the real estate data provider
CFPB seeks to drop a settlement and repay mortgage lender
The consumer bureau is asking the court to return an agreed-to settlement of $105,000
Fannie, Freddie board shakeups bring conservatorship exit closer to reality
Bill Pulte now heads both the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Fannie and Freddie boards
Fannie, Freddie board shakeups bring conservatorship exit closer to reality
Bill Pulte now heads both the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Fannie and Freddie boards
Fannie, Freddie board members ousted in sudden, surprising move
New FHFA head appoints himself as chairman of both the government-sponsored enterprises
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