HousingWireHousingWire Mortgage trade groups recently came closer to achieving a legislative victory by curbing a longstanding practice: the abusive use of credit trigger leads. However, the outcome of recent elections has cast uncertainty on the future of this legislation. In September, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed (D-RI) and…
Continue reading →Looking for thoughtful and memorable client gifts this holiday season? Here are some budget-friendly ideas that add a personal touch and show your appreciation in a meaningful way: Customized KeychainCreate a personalized keychain with your client’s home address or a small engraved message. Locally Made GoodsSupport local businesses and show…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire With several top 10 reverse mortgage lenders now active in some form within the U.S. stock market, companies like Finance of America (FOA) and Ellington Financial — the parent of reverse lender Longbridge Financial — have recently released their third-quarter 2024 earnings results. In the case of FOA —…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In the latest episode of the Power House podcast, HousingWire‘s Diego Sanchez sits down with Daren Blomquist, vice president of market economics at Auction.com. In this conversation, Blomquist explores the impact of the election on the housing market going into 2025. The duo also explore the lock-in effect and…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Despite negotiating a settlement agreement, eXp World Holdings’ commission lawsuit challenges persist. On Thursday, Judge Stephen R. Bough, who is overseeing the Gibson suit, denied eXp’s motion to stay the case pending approval of the settlement the firm negotiated with the Hooper commission lawsuit (formerly Phillips) plaintiffs in Georgia. In his…
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