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FCC says new rules for robocall and text opt-outs will take effect in April 2025

Housing Wire

The new guidelines are designed to make it easier for consumers to revoke consent for unwanted robocalls and texts. Congress must pass the NDAA each year, since it refers to laws that specify the annual budget for the U.S. Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the MBA, said his group is pleased with the development.

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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 — a new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) product referred to as “ HMBS 2.0.” To get a better idea of the potential impact that HMBS 2.0

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Homeowners and Buyers Reveal the Most Desired Home Trends for 2025

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In 2025, home purchasers and homeowners will design cozy, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes by fusing the newest technology with vintage, rustic beauty. Zillow’s for-sale listings now include 18% more references to solar panels and the terms “sustainable” and “green.” Solar electricity isn’t the only source.

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

Housing Wire

The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes. Instead of giving up the business, the referring agent introduces the potential client to another real estate agent who is better positioned to help them.

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REsides announces partnership with proptech platform Rayse

Housing Wire

The Rayse platform is designed to make agent-client relationships transparent in an evolving real estate market. “Transparency expectations, coupled with customer’s desire to easily track developments in the home-buying and selling experience, have never been higher,”Stevenson said in a statement.

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The 25 Best Books for Real Estate Agents in 2025

Housing Wire

As you plan your 2025, its important to be intentional about including self-development activities. Paperback Audiobook Best books for finding your purpose Living Forward by Michael Hyatt MAPS coach and referral agent Anna Krueger recommends this motivational book about creating a life you love, by design.

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Freddie Mac launches 9th STACR series offering in 2022

Housing Wire

This agency’s most recent credit risk transfer (CRT) offering, STACR 2022-DNA6, involves a $1.165 billion note backed by a reference loan pool of 112,865 residential mortgages with an outstanding principal balance of $35.6 The reference pools are composed of a total of nearly 1.1 billion for the $12.2 billion for the $12.2

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