Arizona Realtors, others dismissed from Masiello commission lawsuit by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The Masiello commission lawsuit’s defendant list just got a bit lighter. On Friday, the suit’s lead plaintiff Joseph Masiello filed a motion to dismiss several parties voluntarily, but without prejudice, meaning that he could refile his suit against them in the future.  The dismissed parties include the Arizona Association…

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Builder confidence tanks as uncertainty over tariffs mounts by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire As uncertainty over tariffs mounted in February, homebuilder confidence sank. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) fell five points month over month in February to a reading of 42.  Economists also attribute concerns over elevated mortgage rates and continued high housing costs to…

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Rocket Mortgage will pay up to $5,000 in closing costs for renters by Sarah Wolak for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Rocket Mortgage on Tuesday unveiled RocketRentRewards, which the company says is the homeownership industry’s first offer to provide closing cost credits for renters. Under the program, homebuyers who use Rocket Mortgage as their lender can earn 10% back on the last 12 months of rental payments, receiving up to…

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Independence Home Loans hires Gil Arbitsman as CFO by Sarah Wolak for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Independence Home Loans (IHL) tapped Gil Arbitsman for the role of chief financial officer where he will oversee IHL’s financial and long-term growth strategy. His leadership will play a key role in optimizing financial performance and enhancing the company’s operational efficiencies Arbitsman, who has more than 20 years of…

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