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Logan Mohtashami unpacks the slow train wreck that’s been happening in housing inventory

Housing Wire

One top question he addresses is how the industry is reacting to this savagely unhealthy housing market. HW+ Member: What’s the number one question you are getting from the real estate agent community on the economy and housing market? What levels should we be hoping for? Have more questions for Logan?

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Much like lawyers needing to take a separate bar exam in each state they wish to practice in, real estate agents’ training and licensing requirements vary by state. Referral agent: A referral agent is a real estate agent who refers clients to other agents in exchange for a referral fee. The required number of hours varies by state.

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Retail reverse mortgage production took a hit in January

Housing Wire

LOs across a variety of housing markets reported that inbound reverse mortgage inquiries appear to have risen since the beginning of the year, keeping them busy. “I I’m working with a couple of brokerage firms on a multipart agent training series,” Frank Borg, a Seattle -based originator with Fairway said in a February interview.

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Reverse pros in high-value markets look ahead to 2024 opportunities

Housing Wire

This is also an adage that is holding true in some of the nation’s more expensive housing markets including California , Florida and Washington State , according to reverse mortgage professionals in these areas that spoke with RMD. I’m working with a couple of brokerage firms on a multi-part agent training series,” Borg said. “I’ve

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Why Homie shows alternative models matter in real estate

Housing Wire

By offering consumers more affordable options and greater flexibility, these models have expanded access to real estate services, particularly for individuals and families navigating an arguably more difficult housing market. However, as Homie’s recent announcement shows, the path to innovation is never without its obstacles.

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Why Montana is more heavily promoting its state-run reverse mortgage program

Housing Wire

This, in turn, contributes to the overall stability of the housing market here in Montana.” A new, public push For her part, Cohen joined the Montana Board of Housing in 2018 and assumed her current role in 2020.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. But for all the weaknesses amongst appraisers, who is training the average property data collector on this stuff?

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