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Nationstar Mortgage currently doing business as Mr. Cooper has agreed to settle a lawsuit which alleges that the company violated mortgage servicing laws and forced borrowers into foreclosure. Attorneys general and mortgage regulators in 50 states, as well the District of Columbia, agreed to a settlement that requires Mr. Cooper to provide $5.8 million in payments to eligible borrowers.
The migration landscape across the U.S. remained dynamic in 2023, with approximately 7.5 million Americans moving to a different state, according to a new StorageCafe study. While this figure aligns with trends over the past decade, moving within the same state has reached historic lows, dropping to just over 9% of the population. The southern U.S. continues to dominate state-to-state migration, with seven of the top ten states for net migration located in the region.
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The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices results for November 2024 have been published by S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) in a new report. In November 2024, the leading indicator of U.S. home prices had an annual gain of 3.8%, which was marginally higher than the increases in 2024. With the exception of pockets of above-trend performance, national home prices are trending below historical averages, said Brian D.
Remote work has become indispensable in todays interconnected environment. Yet the convenience of working outside a centralized office also expands the potential for cyber threats. This installment of our Reducing Risk series examines how Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can help protect your remote access systems, reduce the risk of unauthorized access, and strengthen overall cybersecurity.
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The companies were among the remaining entities not covered by NARs deal. They quickly agreed to settle, paying more than $10.5 million in combined damages.
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Real estate closing gifts personalize and ultimately strengthen the relationship between you and your client, which can lead to a string of referrals. We curated some standout closing gift ideas for buyers and sellers and assembled this guide to help you navigate the closing gift process. We’ve included the do’s and don’ts of gift giving, some details about tax write-offs, and we answer some commonly asked questions.
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Philip Riccio has been appointed chief financial officer for Panorama Mortgage Group , a multi-channel mortgage company headquartered in Las Vegas. Riccio has two decades of experience in the mortgage industry. He brings a wealth of expertise in capital markets, financial management, and strategic leadership to his new role. Since joining Panorama Mortgage Group in 2022 as senior vice president of capital markets.
Luxury real estate auction house Concierge Auctions has entered a co-marketing partnership with proptech startup Luxury Presence , announced today. The collaboration offers Luxury Presences clients the ability to promote upcoming auctions, in addition to using the Concierge Auctions platform as a tool in the buying and selling of high-end listings , according to a press release.
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Karen Bates has joined Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. as an agency representative on the Tennesseeregional team. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Karen to the Tennessee regional team, says Michael Trowbridge, vice president, central states regional manager, Westcor, in a release. She has a proven track record of success along with experience and industry knowledge that will be invaluable as we continue to grow.
Third places, where people gather for face-to-face social interaction, offer an opportunity for real estate agents in our increasingly fragmented and isolated society, team leader Carl Medford writes.
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