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27Speaks Podcast – Taking the Pulse of Hamptons Real Estate

Miller Samuel

A Hamptons media outlet I pay attention to is 27east of the Southampton Press and they have have invited me over the past several quarters to speak with their editors for their podcast. They ask smart questions and I try to keep up with them. In reality, while the focus is on the Hamptons and the results of our report , our discussion is highly relevant to many aspects of the U.S. housing market.

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Brokerage Beat: News from Elliman, C21, The Agency, Sotheby's

Real Estate News

Power NYC agent returns to Douglas Elliman with his team of 19; Century 21 lands woman-owned Georgia indie; The Agency adds NJ office; Sotheby's expands in TN.

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The impact of job cuts on the DC housing market

Housing Wire

Is the Washington, D.C. housing market facing a sudden collapse ignited by DOGEs job-cutting ? A whirlwind of social media posts from dubious figures has sparked speculation that a large influx of inventory is hitting the market. Could this be a tipping point that sends the D.C. housing scene into a tailspin? Is there already a crash underway? Before you jump to conclusions, let me share a word of wisdom: be cautious with those doomsday posts floating around on X.

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The Role of Appraisal Management Companies

AmeriMac

Understanding Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) play a crucial role in real estate by coordinating the appraisal process among appraisers, lenders, and consumers. They ensure accurate property valuation based on market and fair market values using certified professionals and valuation models. By adhering to regulations from organizations like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, AMCs promote transparency and ef

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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Windsor Mortgage CEO explores technology services, coaching in the wholesale market

Housing Wire

In the most recent episode of the Power House podcast, host and HousingWire President Diego Sanchez sits down with Chris Vinson, CEO of Windsor Mortgage , a division of Plains Commerce Bank. The conversation covers Windsor’s growth and success in recent years, including its focus on wholesale lending , technology and coaching. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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DOGE says it has recovered $1.9B in ‘misplaced’ HUD funds

Housing Wire

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced in a post on X Friday that it had recovered $1.9 billion in HUD funds that were earmarked for the administration of financial services, but were no longer needed. The post reads: “$1.9 billion of HUD money was just recovered after being misplaced during the Biden administration due to a broken process.

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Judge blocks CFPB firings amid Treasury labor union lawsuit

Housing Wire

A federal judge temporarily blocked the mass firing of employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) on Friday after an agreement was reached between the Department of Justice and the National Treasury Employees Union. The consent order signed by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson also prevents the Trump administration from deleting or removing CFPB data and transferring or returning any of the bureaus funds.

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