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Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales urges caution on Clear Cooperation
Mortgage Companies, Trade Groups Launch New Program to Address Racial Homeownership Gap
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and 13 industry stakeholders announced the formation of the CONVERGENCE Collaborative, a coordinated effort to identify and develop solutions to help close the racial homeownership gap. Over the next three years, the CONVERGENCE Collaborative will deploy more than $1 million annually to build on the existing network of location-based CONVERGENCE…
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Agents ‘not buying’ industry pleas to keep Clear Cooperation rule
Mortgage Applications Down for Second Week After Slight Uptick in Rates
Applications for home purchases dipped again this week following mortgage rates moving higher, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending October 4, 2024. MBA reported that mortgage applications decreased 5.1% from one week earlier, when they dipped 1.3%. Overall applications are still up over this time last…
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Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting
Real Estate Professionals Offer Help, Hope to Hurricane Helene’s Victims
Above, Hurricane Helene caused a tree to crash on the home of Savannah Pope in western North Carolina (photograph courtesy of Savannah Pope). Savannah Pope and her family are navigating the unknown after furious winds from Hurricane Helene sent a tree crashing through the second story of the roof of their western North Carolina home.…
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Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI
Forbes Global Properties Announces Merger of Telluride Properties and Telluride Real Estate Corp.
Above, 851 Wilson Way, Telluride, Colorado listed by Telluride Properties/Forbes Global Properties. Listed as “One of the most stunning residences ever constructed in the Telluride region, including floor-to-ceiling glass, soul stirring views, infinity edge pond and flowing floor plan, creating an immersion in nature like no other home.” Listing price: $22,500,000 and represented by Steve…
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REALTOR® Realities: Job Insights From Longtime Pros to Prospective Agents
Most everyone likes to talk about what they do professionally. Well, maybe not lawyers worried they’ll be cornered for free legal advice. But inquire of people you meet about how they earn a living, and you’ll usually get a positive response. What about your job as a REALTOR®? You know the deal. Anything to turn…
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