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Floify’s new platform aims to provide flexible pricing for mortgage lenders

Housing Wire

Configured to give independent mortgage banks, federally insured banks and credit unions the needed tools at an accessible price point, Floify Lender Edition aims to increase lender profitability through its automated processes and efficiency tools, the company said. Founded in 2013, Floify — a subsidiary of Porch Group Inc. —

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First American fined $1 million for illegal perks to agents

Housing Wire

will pay a $1 million fine for improper benefits given to California real estate agents. The marketing representative was identified as Eugene Bleecker, now a former First American employee, who was providing said benefits to his Los Angeles-based group Advisory Group Real Estate Network.

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Opinion: The invasion of the flat-fee, low-cost real estate brokerage

Housing Wire

About 50 years ago, a trailblazer named Dave Liniger created the concept of “real estate maximums,” birthing RE/MAX. RE/MAX was probably the most radical low-cost ‘disruptor’ this market has ever seen. Real estate agents under their flag get to keep 100% of the commission earned in a transaction.

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Risk of mortgage fraud is on the rise in the current market

Housing Wire

Eric Hill, an Atlanta real estate agent representing a nationwide homebuilder, had a plan to help more than 100 homebuyers get mortgages. In the end, some $850,000 in claims had to be paid on defaulted government-backed mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). year over year as of April and 36.4%

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. Call or text me with any real estate questions! You’ll want to include the list price, sale price, and days on market.

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Just 36 real estate brokerages and teams made the Inc. 5000 in 2023

Housing Wire

The slower housing market and uncertain economic conditions took their toll on the number of real estate brokerages and firms that were named to Inc. Last year , over 60 real estate brokerage firms or real estate teams made the list, but this number shrank to just 36 in 2023. 5000 list this year.

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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan

Realtor

But in the middle of this process, someone asked us how much our mortgage insurance would be. “Mortgage insurance?” You’re on the hook for mortgage insurance for the life of the loan. Let’s get into the first thing you’ll have to factor in with an FHA loan: mortgage insurance.