Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Founded in 2017 in Greensboro, North Carolina by David Keener, the PREMIERE Group operates as a teamerage , providing agents with marketing and operations resources. Top-producing mega team PREMIERE Group is joining fast-growing firm The Real Brokerage , according to an announcement on Monday. Keener’s teamerage was ranked No. million.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 9, 2024

Prior to joining Optimal Blue in 2017 as vice president of business strategy, Allen built his decades of experience across both the lending and vendor sides of the housing industry. He has more than 35 years of experience in the housing industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Eventually, in 2017, he heard back from the husband. Serhant used this story to illustrate how he manifested this deal by religiously following up with the client. Since then, he has helped the same client purchase multiple properties and has gained loyalty for life. But Serhant continued to follow up — for five years.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In 2017, Cunningham, de Jong and three others founded Sales Boomerang, an automated borrower intelligence and retention system for the mortgage industry. It aims to save clients an average of 15 hours per week on labor. Cunningham brings more than 20 years of experience, including stints at the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

According to 2017 data compiled by the Pew Research Center , the rates of gray divorce have doubled since 1990. This kept the dispute out of court and highlights the emotional weight that can come from a longer marriage. Gray divorce has become increasingly common over the past 30 years.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2021

Wells Fargo “failed to pay plaintiff and class members for all hours worked, including but not limited to, mandatory meetings, loan processing, training and coaching sessions, loan tracking, customer surveys, attending open houses, attending events and galas, and working on certain nights or weekends,” Kang’s complaint, filed in 2017, said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

In line with its goal to provide clients with digital closing solutions, Stavvy formed a partnership with WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG) to provide the company and its customers with eClosing technology solutions in May.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

BEC attacks quadrupled from 2017 to 2022. How to combat wire fraud in real estate If you don’t want to become one of those statistics, follow these basic security tips to keep your clients protected: Educate : Talk to clients about the prevalence and methods of wire fraud in the real estate industry. billion in 2022.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

homeowners are “house-rich, cash-poor,” home equity investment firm Hometap provides clients with a way to tap into their home equity instead of selling their home or taking out a loan. Hometap’s investment volume hit $1 billion in February, surpassing 10,000 home equity investment issuances since it was established in 2017.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2021

Rocket Homes Real Estate , a real estate affiliate of Rocket Companies , is being investigated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for possibly violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) when it charged fees for referring Quicken’s mortgage clients to real estate agents, according to officials.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In a lawsuit filed last week, a mortgage brokerage claimed that one of its former loan officers stole a database containing client names and information and brought it with him to a new job at NEXA Mortgage. ” NEXA, founded in 2017 by Kortas , is among the fastest-growing mortgage brokerages in the country.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

It became very obvious that you had this segment of real estate professionals that was unlike most others,” said Gal, who launched San Francisco-based Side in 2017 with Edward Wu and Hilary Saunders. Guy Gal: Yes, and, most importantly, allowing them to better serve their clients because that’s the thing that increases your business the most.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Blosser has been leading the association’s data privacy efforts since 2017, and led the association’s role in creating model legislation such as the Remote Online Notarization Act , which was drawn up in collaboration with the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors. Presented by: WFG.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

million to settle a class action lawsuit regarding alleged phone conversations recorded without clients’ consent. The class action lawsuit can reach 37,031 clients, represented by the law firm Kazerouni Law Group, APC. Nonbank mortgage servicer Ocwen agreed to pay $1.5

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If that happens, Rocket will be America’s second-largest lender for the first time since the third quarter of 2017. In a market like today’s, you’re going to have to engage with clients who are six months, 12 months, 18 months away from finding their home,” Farner said. Within the first 72 hours of its launch on Nov.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary, WFG continues to look for new ways to serve its clients, consumers and industry. Movement Mortgage built its first charter school in 2017. Movement says it issued home financing to more than 100,000 families in 2020, originating approximately $30 billion in mortgages. Presented by: WFG.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With great change on the horizon, MLS executives said they are focusing on showing their value to agents and their clients. “I MLS executives believe the true value of the MLS lies in the data in provides agents and their clients with. One of our big values is our data,” Cowen said. “It

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2023

The DOJ complaint, filed in federal court, claims that the bank failed to provide mortgage lending services from 2017 through at least 2021 in neighborhoods in and around Tulsa , including those that were the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. American Bank of Oklahoma has agreed to invest $1.5 The bank denies the allegations.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

At the end of 2017, Ishbia went on record supporting a fast-growing movement that “focused on stopping the unethical practices used by ‘whole-tail lenders.’” But if they get less business, maybe they would stop soliciting to clients,” Ishbia said back in 2017. “We

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Bowler joined ICE in 2017 to lead IBA, the company’s subsidiary responsible for overseeing global benchmarks, including the ICE Swap Rate, the LBMA gold price, and ICE London Interbank offered rate (LIBOR). While the mortgage technology division at ICE posted $249 million in total revenue in the fourth quarter, down 9.8%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2022

accessing “password-protected” company computers to steal client data. Barber had been working for the Harrelson Group on a contract basis since March of 2017. After stealing and deleting real estate records the plaintiffs claim that Barber contacted clients belonging to The Harrelson Group and set up listings. and 5:30 a.m.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

Chief Operating Officer Rob Lux was named co-CEO for operations, technology, business development, client management, human resources, and legal. Lux joined the company in 2017 as the chief information officer and was named chief operating officer two years later. Presented by: Newbold.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

ServiceMac was founded in 2017 as an independent subservicer, offering lenders, investors and other mortgage servicers personalized solutions that span the mortgage life cycle, enhancing security, customer satisfaction, retention capabilities and profitability, the company said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A decade ago, Virginia became the first state to enact a RON law and in 2017 Texas was the third state to approve RON legislation. If the industry can continue to reimagine how they serve their clients and rewire how they work, RON should and will be further implemented.”.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

“I think you will agree that our primary focus must be on furthering the business of the association which means we are fully engages on the legal, business and advocacy challenges that are top priority to you and the clients that you serve.” For Sears, his term as president comes at an increasingly challenging time for the trade group.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Neville joined the company’s board of directors in 2017 as a mortgage industry veteran and was appointed president and COO in 2018. His professional career spans three decades and roles in companies of varying growth stages, with leadership positions at Fiserv, CoreLogic and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. He was named CEO in 2019.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Andrea’s strong work ethic, combined with her deep understanding of people and her local marketplace, makes her an invaluable asset to her clients. Her expertise extends to assisting a wide range of clients, from first-time buyers to seniors, providing comprehensive guidance and support. Congratulations!"

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2021

Reffkin believes that “no traditional brokerage firms are making the necessary technology investments to empower their agents to service the entirety of their client needs, and facilitate the entirety of the transaction end-to-end in one platform the way Compass has invested in over the past seven years.”

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Lisa is truly a force to be reckoned with, and her clients consistently rave about her professionalism and expertise. I am always impressed by her constant 'go-getter' attitude and the care she gives each of her clients. Her passion and dedication to helping her clients certainly doesn’t go unnoticed and it is so impressive to see.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

When Hometap launched in 2017, the Boston-based fintech offered an unorthodox answer to this question for homeowners looking for an alternative to a loan. Over the last few quarters, we’ve begun collaborating with sellers to roll out our HEI product to their clients,” according to a year-end 2023 Redwood Trust shareholder letter. “To

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Over the past decade, she has built a loyal client base in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and has earned a reputation for being motivated, high-energy, and knowledgeable. Cheryl is incredibly motivated and works day and night to give her clients the best real estate experience. Congratulations on making President's Club, Cheryl!

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Sarah is a REALTOR® out of our Leominster office and has been expertly serving clients throughout Massachusetts and parts of New Hampshire for many years. Approaching each transaction with professionalism, care, and an infectious upbeat attitude, it’s no wonder Sarah has earned the trust of every one of her clients.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2021

Case Study: How One Lender Increased Efficiency and Client Satisfaction. The company rebranded as LendingWise in 2017 as an LOS platform for commercial private money lenders and brokers specializing in rental, bridge, multifamily, and other CRE loan programs. LendingWise can also deploy its CRM and LOS platforms in minutes.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Rosie continues to go above and beyond for her clients, showing that with excellent service and dedication, success is possible in any market! Rosalee’s positive attitude and humor shine a light on any deal she works on, making clients and REALTORS alike always happy to work with her. See you in the Bahamas, Rosie!

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 17, 2023

This is Joselin’s 7th year in a row qualifying for this distinction, having also made it previously in 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , and 2022. These outstanding achievements are a true reflection of Joselin’s unwavering dedication to both her business and her clients. Way to go, Joselin! See you in Atlantis!"

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Also in 2022, Cyndi took home the award for Most Acquired Clients Companywide ! This comes as no surprise though since Cyndi works so hard to make sure her clients reach their goals. Cyndi also qualified for President’s Club in 2021 , 2022 , and 2023 , along with making ELITE for the first time in 2022. Congratulations, Cyndi!

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Deanna has been a member of this club every year since its inception, having qualified in 2017, 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 , and 2022. Deanna is always giving 110% to her clients and it's clear that her passion for the industry is as strong as ever. We’re so proud of Deanna and couldn’t be happier for her!

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