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Rocket to shut down origination channel for real estate and insurance agents

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Rocket Companies will soon shut down Rocket Pro Originate , a mortgage origination platform for real estate agents, insurance agents, tax professionals and other financial professionals who are also licensed to originate mortgages.

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New York regulator encourages property insurers to offer free loss mitigation

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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced on Thursday the publication of a policy recommendation that encourages property insurers to offer free loss-mitigation options for policyholders that would ultimately reduce premium costs.

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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

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Real estate prospecting is a necessary activity for agents aiming to build a robust pipeline of buyer and seller leads. The objective is to build relationships, understand the needs of potential clients, and position yourself as a go-to resource when they are ready to buy or sell real estate.

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Staircase debuts tool to automate non-delegated mortgage insurance underwriting

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Mortgage tech startup Staircase says it has launched a tool that enables mortgage insurers to automate the underwriting of non-delegated mortgage insurance (MI) policies for lenders at about half of the typical cost. Presented by: Stavvy.

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Proof launches AI-powered fraud detection tool

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Remote online notarization (RON) firm Proof has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fraud detection tool called Defend. According to the company’s announcement on Tuesday, the tool is built into the Proof platform. Real estate fraud threatens the integrity of our industry.

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Realtor.com reveals new tools to evaluate climate risk exposure 

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Amid escalating climate concerns , Realtor.com has launched enhanced tools to help homebuyers and sellers evaluate the climate risk exposure of a property, according to a company announcement on Wednesday. The cost of homeowners insurance policies has skyrocketed in the past two years as U.S. According to the U.S.

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6 best real estate schools in Colorado for 2024

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Your real estate career in picturesque Colorado is an exciting adventure waiting to unfold. We’re here to guide you in finding the best Colorado real estate school for your needs. Colibri Real Estate: Best real estate school in Colorado for online learners Overall Rating 4 / 5 Rating: 4 out of 5.