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Analyst: HMBS 2.0 developments should benefit reverse mortgage industry

Housing Wire

Late last month, Ginnie Mae released a term sheet for one of the most anticipated new developments for the reverse mortgage industry β€” a new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) product referred to as β€œ HMBS 2.0.” To get a better idea of the potential impact that HMBS 2.0

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Florida has built 77,000 new homes in high-risk flood areas

Housing Wire

Climate change is having a pronounced impact on the housing market, particularly when it comes to the accelerating risks of extreme weather events in areas that were already vulnerable to impact. Developers continue to build in these areas with few obvious signs of slowing, the story said. β€œLa

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Can 3D printing impact affordable housing stock? HUD thinks so

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) visited the University of Alaska at Fairbanks to tout the possibilities that 3D printing technology could bring to the construction of affordable housing in the U.S. Following a $600,000 research grant to the city of Nome, Alaska , that was issued last year, senior officials at the U.S.

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Real estate execs launch coaching platform with an eye for helping fellow women

Housing Wire

A group of current and former real estate executives have launched The Helm, a coaching platform designed to provide professional development to a more diverse audience. eXp Realty is also facing lawsuits from women who claim that recruiters Michael Bjorkman and David Golden drugged and raped them at company events.

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6 keys to unlocking success in real estate

Housing Wire

I recently had the privilege of attending the AMPCon event hosted by the inspirational author and speaker RenΓ© Rodriguez. We frequently talk about game-changing approaches, but I must say, this event was truly a game-changer in my real estate career. Rodriguez’s event left an indelible mark on my personal and professional growth.

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HUD aims to help protect communities from extreme heat

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday announced new initiatives to bolster community protections against severe heat, an issue that has become more common nationwide. HUD also shared two new technical assistance products. HUD will also hold a specialized stakeholder briefing about extreme heat on May 23. β€œAt

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Bringing reverse mortgages to a symposium celebrating women in finance

Housing Wire

In 2020, a colleague approached her about establishing a Phoenix-based chapter of Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS), an association of financial services professionals who aim to β€œattract, develop and advance women in an underrepresented profession,” according to the WIFS National website. The event, which took place on Aug.

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