Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Marroquin: I hosted a workshop where I like to call it, creating the second business brain, which is a knowledge base that has been input into ChatGPT, and you’re creating your own custom GPT for your business. Since it already has a lot of your business information, it’s going to know what exactly you’re wanting.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. The business practice changes outlined in NAR’s settlement have been a massive positive for agents, according to Kelly, as it has become more important for them to talk with buyer clients at the start of the transaction process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Theres no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to finding the right transaction management software for your real estate business. Your unique business needs will determine which transaction software is right for your business. No two businesses will have the same needs.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

While recent housing market reports and trends have shown that older homeowners are unwilling to sell their homes for a variety of reasons, one of them may be the expected requirement to pay capital gains taxes stemming from the post-pandemic explosion of home-price appreciation, according to a report from Business Insider.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This is according to a recent story published by Business Insider, which characterizes the dynamic as partially of the generation’s own making. Insurance companies are increasingly dropping customers and pulling out of entire regions, particularly those hardest hit by climate-related disasters,” according to Business Insider.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

After all, our business will only grow as much as we do as business owners. With hundreds of books to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know which one will truly have a positive impact on your life and your business. Whats the purpose behind your real estate business? What greater goal are you looking to achieve?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

based agents can sign up for a business checking account with Thread Bank , which includes a Real-branded debit card. Real Wallet is designed specifically for agents of the future, addressing a critical need by helping them better manage their finances and reinvest in their businesses,” Poleg said. “By and Canada.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Under each key heading, the checklist goes into great detail to uncover potential issues that could devalue the business, expose a buyer to liability, or even jeopardize the transaction. Verify the business owns the domain name. Patent & Trademark Office. The same is true of domain names. Remer is a shareholder at Maddin Hauser.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

A startup that wants to help independent real estate agents and brokers manage the logistics of their business is getting a big boost. RLTY Legal gives users access to LegalZoom for setting up a business. RLTY Capital acquires pending residential and commercial commissions, allowing agents to access that money on an expedited timeline.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

Marc Trachtenberg: I always encourage partners and business leaders to be clear about what business theyre in. It can be incredibly hard, especially over the last few years, to turn down business. In our business, we work with partners to initiate projects, such as title orders, as early as possible.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2025

The national survey shows overwhelming bipartisan support for tax provisions that strengthen homeownership, support small business owners and the middle class, and unlock more housing inventory. 83% support the 20% deduction for independent contractors and small businesses.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2025

It is at the intersection of business, banking, and the economy. Commercial real estate finance is at the forefront of business, banking, and the economy, which excites me about this field. Arbor is helping our clients manage through these difficult times by proactively working with them to successfully implement their business plans.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

Our transformative Behind the Agent philosophy provides unrivaled access to elite coaching, personalized business and marketing strategies, and cutting-edge technology that allow agents to build and amplify long-lasting businesses. The company reported $6.13 billion in sales in 2024 and recruited 512 agents during the year.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The real estate industry is racing to find ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can improve business practices. has been busy on the partnership front. ClearValue Consulting thinks it’s found a way. The firm has partnered with Restb.ai to bring computer vision to its valuation review platform called Certainty.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Recognizing this, savvy lenders have been making efforts to both simultaneously build their pipeline with new business and nurture their existing book of business. Bottom line: As homeowners look to save on their mortgages, competition will be fierce to keep that business.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2025

” Their business is to “dominate” the market , “take” real estate agents’ business, “ buy Redfin ” and acquire new businesses “behind their back.” I respect their business strategy, there’s nothing wrong with their business strategy.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2025

‘A platform business’ Sanford, the founder and CEO of eXp World Holdings , opened his comments by framing eXp as a broader platform comprised of four interconnected businesses: eXp Realty North America ; its international brokerage division; Success Enterprises ; and its virtual technology platform, Frame VR. .

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

And Newrez, which relied heavily on its servicing segment to post a profit a year earlier, saw significant growth in its origination business, which is now the fifth largest in the U.S., Rithm delivered strong and consistent performance in each of its core businesses, creating value for investors and shareholders. billion in Q4 2024.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The new guidelines will be of interest to any mortgage or real estate company that uses these communications to solicit business. It also follows on actions taken by the FCC in December 2023, where the regulator moved to adopt rules that would close the “lead generator loophole” that had been used in the mortgage business.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Stockberger: In 2014, I noticed a major hole in our business. For the amount of clients we were serving, we weren’t getting that repeat and referral business. Tracey Velt: Tell me a little bit about your “Lifetime Home Support” model and how it transformed your approach to real estate.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Its about more than just earning a title its an opportunity to create a business that reflects your vision, mentor a team, and make an impact. Select a business structure The first step is to select a business structure. You may wish to form an LLC or another type of business structure. This detail can come later.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Owning a real estate brokerage may seem like a lucrative business, but in reality, many brokers struggle to turn a profit. Despite the appeal of running their own operation, most find themselves facing financial challenges due to high overhead costs, intense competition, agent commission structures, and ineffective business strategies.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

Nearly 2,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been destroyed, with many displaced residents scouting for rental properties and temporary shelter. And it’s at least 50% of the homes and businesses have been decimated,” Marguleas said. “And it could even be higher.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2025

Then I became a business partner. Theyre interested in how we do business here and they want to collaborate. A new initiative under Herreras leadership includes empowering Hispanic professionals to expand into commercial real estate , a space like many business sectors that has traditionally lacked diversity.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

In his new role, Banosian said he will be leveraging his success as a top producing loan originator to help other Rate LOs grow their business and take market share. We know every deal matters so we have to be a part of their team to help them do more business. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Introduction As part of our ongoing discussion on the concept of movement in the mortgage industry, it is readily apparent that the failure of mortgage companies to pivot or tweak their business models to satisfy changing market and other conditions has resulted in consolidation based on liquidity, buyback, financial and other concerns.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Reverse mortgage business and mortgage business generally is not where people want it to be. That led to some improvement in business during the third quarter, before the enthusiasm for potentially lower rates appeared to evaporate. Rates re-emerged as a challenge and continue to be as the year winds down to a close.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

… From a business standpoint, this is another challenging thing in the LA real estate market. Mauricio Umansky , founder and CEO of The Agency in Los Angeles, said that there is “nobody not affected by the fires,” adding that some of his business partners and managers have lost their homes.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

But theres one thing that politicians and business leaders of all stripes and shapes can agree upon community lenders are the backbone of our nations economy. A key element for addressing these issues is greater access to credit for consumers and businesses, which is dependent on access to inexpensive liquidity for financial institutions.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Confusion and chaos are still a reality for some real estate professionals in the wake of the NAR settlement-mandated business practice changes, but preparation has been key to minimizing the negative impacts. As Sharran Srivatsaa , the president of The Real Brokerage , sees it, there are two primary agent camps right now.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Today, A&D Mortgage announced the official closing of its acquisition of the wholesale and non-delegated correspondent mortgage business from Mr. Cooper Group. Mr. Cooper previously acquired the wholesale and nondelegated mortgage business assets as part of its Flagstar Bank transaction in November 2024.

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Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2025

Business models and the movable middle Brokerages using a capped revenue share model led all others in attracting high-producing agents, capturing 31.1% of business operator movers. “It certainly suggests many agents are looking for brokerage models that better match their operational style and business goals.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2025

Between January 2018 and October 2021, Experian reportedly failed to forward more than 2 million disputes to furnishers within the required five-business-day window, the lawsuit states. In addition, the consumer watchdog claims Experian withheld consumer-submitted documentation from furnishers that could support dispute claims.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“Oftentimes, leading women within the real estate industry believe that they can’t continue to run their successful business while also being a real estate coach,” Frick said in a statement. “At The Helm’s founding comes at a time when the real estate industry is mired in scandals related to sexual harassment and assault.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

He emphasizes the importance of a diverse product portfolio including DSCR and business-purpose loans, to better serve clients. Do you have business purpose loans in your offerings? We have access to and business purpose financing with loan amounts up to $10 million for builders, developers and experienced real estate investors.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2025

“While assets are significant, there remains [a] great opportunity to trim fat, turn the business around, generate more earnings and do so all while ensuring safety and soundness.” ” Fannie Mae’s CFO, Chryssa Halley , gave a more in-depth glimpse into the company’s business activity. mortgage market.”

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