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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Court denies eXp’s motion to stay Gibson suit despite settlement by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Despite negotiating a settlement agreement, eXp World Holdings’ commission lawsuit challenges persist. On Thursday, Judge Stephen R. Bough, who is overseeing the Gibson suit, denied eXp’s motion to stay the case pending approval of the settlement the firm negotiated with the Hooper commission lawsuit (formerly Phillips) plaintiffs in Georgia. In his…

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‘Gray tsunami’ comes to South Carolina, testing local resources by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The state of South Carolina is experiencing an influx of retired baby boomers, which could test the capacity of its infrastructure in areas such as health care and transportation services, as well as resources for dealing with isolation and the job market, according to reporting by Charleston-based newspaper The…

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