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Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

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I grew up in Houston, and I’ve seen the benefits and the pitfalls of real estate development in perhaps the most lightly regulated city in the United States — a place where developers don’t fret about complex building regulations, because such regulations simply don’t exist. The results are uneven, but can be inspiring.

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This global investment firm wants to become a non-QM rainmaker

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Minneapolis-based CarVal Investors , a global alternative investment manager and long-time player in the mortgage market, has launched a real estate mortgage investment conduit, or REMIC, that plans to work with loan originators around the country to develop and acquire innovative nonagency mortgage products.

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FGMC COO on why leaders invest in their greatest asset: their people

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My overall experience managing different channels has prepared me for the moments where we look critically at the market and decide where to invest or pull back. What is your company doing to develop the next generation of leaders? SG: Investing in our Mortgage Mavericks is a top priority for FGMC.

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Florida theme parks creating more housing for employees

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For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.

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EasyKnock announces two new executive hires

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Shortly after EasyKnock acquired home equity investment platform Balance Homes , the company appointed former Balance Homes co-founders Judd Schoenholtz and Aaron LaRue as chief revenue officer and chief technology officer, respectively. LaRue, meanwhile, will focus on the expansion of EasyKnock’s technology platform.

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Amazon announces housing affordability pilot program with National Housing Trust

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Retail giant Amazon announced on Wednesday the launch of a new pilot program designed to assist moderate-income families in three different U.S. Amazon says the investment will “help moderate-income residents in these communities to purchase homes as a path to help build generational wealth.” and The Housing Fund serving Nashville.

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Yes, real estate agents need to protect trademark rights in your brand

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I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. While you can develop name recognition over time, I believe that naming your team or brokerage something other than the leader’s name allows more opportunity for scale and differentiation. Think this is something you can ignore? Think again.