HousingWireHousingWire The debate on Clear Cooperation Policies (CCPs) continues, with the real estate industry almost unanimously rallying behind these supposedly virtuous rules. Meanwhile, anyone challenging the status quo may be branded as “self-serving” or “indifferent to consumers.” But let’s cut through the noise and examine what’s really going on. The…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire That whooshing sound you hear is homebuilders breathing a sigh of relief. Canadian President Justin Trudeau announced Monday afternoon that the U.S. and Canada have agreed to pause for one month the 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump placed on Canadian goods. That came mere hours after Trump and…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Last year saw the softest home-price growth in more than 10 years, according to an analysis by ICE Mortgage Technology. Despite that and other positives, the LA wildfires are still making an impact on the housing market at the local and national levels. On Monday, ICE released its February…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Ownwell is unveiling a new partnership that aims to help homeowners save money by avoiding higher property tax payments. On Monday, the company said it would partner with mortgage servicing company Valon to offer property tax savings services. This is Valon’s latest move to upgrade its mortgage servicing platform….
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Love them or hate them, profit share and revenue share real estate brokerage models appear to be on the rise, highlighted by the rapid ascent of both eXp Realty and The Real Brokerage over the past roughly 15 years. However, Keller Williams is considered by many to be the…
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