HousingWireHousingWire The federal judge overseeing the case brought by reverse mortgage lender Longbridge Financial against market leader Mutual of Omaha Mortgage over allegedly deceptive advertising practices has ruled that some of Longbridge’s claims warrant limited injunctive relief, finding that “the law and facts clearly favor some of Longbridge’s claims.” The…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Opendoor looked like it had the potential to disrupt the entire residential real estate industry when it launched in 2014, but today it and competitor Offerpad are almost afterthoughts. The so-called iBuyers have yet to find a way to consistently turn a profit, and their presence in the industry…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Washington, D.C., you’re not alone. From historic brownstones to modern high-rises, D.C.’s housing market has something for everyone. But first, you have to get a real estate license. But, with so many schools offering real estate courses, how do…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools designed to help brokers analyze competitors’ loan estimates and assist borrowers online. The tools aim to improve retention as refinancing activity is expected to rise. The company announced the launches during its UWM Live! event on Thursday…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Vija Williams — a longtime real estate executive and current head of industry at technology platform PLACE — is joining eXp Realty, where she will launch a new agent-focused initiative called UPGRADE. Williams, who also co-owns the Seattle-based Vija Real Estate team, described the move not simply as a…
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