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Compass CEO Reffkin believes agents will still be valued in a post-settlement world

Housing Wire

Third, Compass agents have doubled down on training to help them better communicate their value proposition. Reffkin added that he also believes agents will have to sell their brokerage firm’s value proposition to prospective clients if they want to gain their business. million homes in 2026,” Reffkin said. million to 5.6

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HUD outlines reverse mortgage wish list in budget proposal

Housing Wire

million to fund a training grant that would, in part, “enable specialized training that will prepare counselors to support expanded HECM counseling and to better understand property valuation bias so that they can effectively counsel clients on this topic,” according to congressional justifications for the budget. billion.

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How can we bridge the talent gap in title and escrow?

Housing Wire

in 2026 — compared with 17.5% For workers 75 and older, the participation rate in 2026 is projected to be 10.8%, compared with 4.7% With these efficiencies at the ready, a new generation of title and escrow talent is more able to satisfy the needs of clients. Embracing technology benefits our clients as well.

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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. The transformation is required at the end of 2026 with testing beginning late 2025.