The Agency forms a joint venture and enters the mortgage world by Jeff Andrews for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Mauricio’s Umansky’s The Agency is getting into the mortgage business. The brokerage has entered into a joint venture with Barrett Financial Group to offer what the companies believe will be a wide range of mortgage products and streamlined underwriting to The Agency’s luxury clients. Dubbed Aclara Lending, the joint…

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Most Americans say weather events are increasing the risk to their homes by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Slightly more than half of Americans say that weather events are becoming an increasing risk factor for their homes, while nearly one in five report difficulties in accessing homeowners insurance. This is according to results of a survey conducted by NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered community development organization. The…

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