HousingWireHousingWire HousingWire real estate reporter Jeff Andrews sat down with John DiMichele, the new chair of the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS), to discuss the state of MLSs and their future in a rapidly changing real estate environment. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Andrews: Where…
Continue reading →A Conversation with Hello Again’s Rebecca Earle A duck in a red sweater and plaid skirt peers out, looking oddly sophisticated. A German Shepherd in a cardigan stands poised, ready to head to class. A squirrel flaunts a patterned cardigan and long skirt, radiating bohemian warmth. A pigeon, dressed in…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire The California Department of Insurance unveiled a new regulation this week that aims to increase homeowners insurance coverage in areas prone to wildfires, a response to the recent pullback in policies by several major insurers. Announced by California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara on Monday, the regulation is under administrative…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Reverse mortgage professionals made more inroads into the forward mortgage industry in 2024. This happened through dedicated conversations, partnerships between reverse and forward mortgage companies, and expanded activities in reverse that stemmed from acquisitions and expansions of existing divisions. Continuing this momentum into 2025 is a priority for many…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Speculation about the future of GSE conservatorship in a Trump administration took another turn on Thursday when the Treasury announced an agreement to amend its Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (PSPAs) with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In a press release, Treasury said the amended agreement would “help ensure that…
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