Holiday Connections: Client Event Inspiration for Your Seasonal Outreach Strategy​ by Avery Thomas for KW Outfront Magazine

The last few months of the year are an invaluable opportunity to say thank you to clients, celebrate the season, and strengthen community connections. It’s an opportunity to foster trust and remind people of the value you bring as a local expert and a thoughtful resource, spurring repeated referrals and…

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The trigger lead bill looks in doubt post-election by Flávia Furlan Nunes for HousingWire

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…

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Holiday Connections: 9 Affordable Client Gift Ideas​ by Avery Thomas for KW Outfront Magazine

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…

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A closer look at investor attitudes and trends in reverse mortgage stocks by Chris Clow for HousingWire

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 —…

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Auction.com’s Daren Blomquist explains the ‘Trump bump’ and 2025 market trends by Kennedy Edgerton for HousingWire

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…

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