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NAF rebrands initiative designed to boost Black homeownership

Housing Wire

Multichannel mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF) announced this week the relaunch of its initiative designed to recruit, educate and expand loan officer understanding around issues faced by borrowers of color as “ NAF Black Impact.”

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Lone Wolf launches new tools designed to help buyer agents

Housing Wire

The real estate software company is launching a “Buyer’s Agent Club” that is designed to assist agents in navigating an uncertain time in the industry through resources, tools and training. The role of the buyer’s agent has been turned on its head and Lone Wolf Technologies wants to help.

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Proof, Qualia introduce security features designed to combat fraud

Housing Wire

It was a big week on the cybersecurity front as remote online notarization (RON) firm Proof —formerly Notarize — and digital closing platform Qualia each launched new security features aimed at fraud prevention.

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Dorm decor goes luxe as students opt for high-end designers

Inman

The trend of parents and college students shopping at budget-friendly stores like Target and IKEA for DIY dorm decor may be fading as more students are turning to professional interior designers for their dorm rooms, The New York Times reported on Friday.

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Cloze, marketing platform MAXA Designs announce integration

Inman

Cloze, a provider of artificial intelligence driven solutions for business development and growth, has formed an agreement with marketing technology company MAXA Designs.

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No National Consensus on Exterior Design Preference

Eyes on Housing

In fact, there is no national consensus on exterior design. According to the latest What Home Buyers Really Want Study*, home buyers have rather diverse preferences when it comes to the architectural style of their home. At best, a plurality of 34% would prefer to purchase a ‘traditional’ home (rooted in historic styles), while a.

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Pickleball and neutral walls: The top 5 home design trends for 2024

Inman

From warm neutrals and wood slat walls to personal pickleball courts and a renewed interest in furniture with curves, designers revealed their favorite home design trends for the new year.

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