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Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman: ‘We do tech so you can do real estate’

Housing Wire

That got me here in 2009 and kept me ever since. Anytime you give consumers more tools, they become more empowered and efficient, but that efficiency doesn’t mean they spend less time dreaming and shopping. To kick off the episode, Wacksman discusses the importance of technology in real estate. How do you see that expanding?

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Coldwell Banker Realty welcomes new Boston team

Housing Wire

No one else compares when it comes to brand recognition and tools to market our clients’ homes. His expertise spans condominium conversion and development, residential sales, buyer representation and commercial transactions. joined the business in 2009, bringing extensive experience in sales, marketing and strategic management.

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Mortgage Educators and Compliance acquired by 360training

Housing Wire

“By combining expertise and resources, we aim to elevate our ability to equip individuals and businesses within the lending sector with specialized knowledge and tools, empowering them to navigate the intricate landscape of financial services with confidence and excellence,” said Samantha Montalbano, COO of 360training.

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Real estate tech roundup: Hubzu and Brookfield Residential

Housing Wire

The app offers potential buyers tools to find, research and bid on homes via a competitive auction format. Since 2009, it has facilitated the more than 4.5 Brookfield Residential has announced the expansion of Empower, a set of tools for homebuyers that to offer more choices and smart-home options for their home purchases.

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Here’s Why the Share of Existing Homes Bought by International Buyers Is Declining 

Appraisal Buzz

54,300 properties were purchased by foreign buyers, representing the lowest amount of homes purchased since 2009, the year NAR started collecting this data, and a 36% decrease from the prior year. The 54,300 existing homes sold—the lowest since NAR began tracking in 2009—slid 36% from the previous year. In total, some 4.09 real estate.

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Policy Perspectives and Next Steps at This Year’s Government Forum

Appraisal Buzz

From 2009-2014, DeMarco was Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), where he served as the conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and regulator of those companies and the Federal Home Loan Banks. Updates: Developments on Policy, Programs, and Regulations.

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WSFS president talks motivation for reverse mortgage survey, potential future action

Housing Wire

It found that more people seem to be aware of the potential value that a reverse mortgage could provide for older homeowners, including as a tool to age in place and to provide greater cash flow in retirement. Since Ruben joined the organization, reverse mortgages have not been a major focus of the company, he said.

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