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How Should Real-Estate Agents Be Paid?
Source: The Wall Street Journal --- Real-estate agents typically are paid a standard commission for helping sell or buy a home. But should they be compensated differently? In the U.S., the seller typically pays both the listing agent and the buying agent, and each of...
Your Questions Answered: Best Home Buying Tips for First-Timers
Source: Housing Logic --- Buying your first home is a big freaking deal. How do you know which loan is right for you? How do you swing the down payment? How do you ensure your offer isn’t too low or too high? What don’t you know that you don’t know? Ack! Breathe,...
Builder Confidence at 6-Month High
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz forecasted “single-family starts will rise about 5% this year.” Continue Reading Builder Confidence at 6-Month High
Refinancing Secured for Landmark NYC Building
The property was built in 1932 as the offices of Cities Service Company (later known as Citgo). Continue Reading Refinancing Secured for Landmark NYC Building
Paradatec Launches New Analytics Module for AI-Cloud Platform
The company’s AI-Cloud platform is designed to improve overall data accuracy and flag unusual data. Continue Reading Paradatec Launches New Analytics Module for AI-Cloud Platform
Colonial-Era Connecticut Property to Become Credit Union’s Lending Office
The property was built in 1767 for Rev. John Foot, the second minister of the town’s First Congregational Church. Continue Reading Colonial-Era Connecticut Property to Become Credit Union’s Lending Office
Investors Bought 26% of Affordable Homes During Q4 2023
Single-family homes represented 68.6% of investor purchases in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Investors Bought 26% of Affordable Homes During Q4 2023
Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
This transaction is Guild’s sixth acquisition since 2021. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
The promotion runs through Feb. 29. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
Mat Ishbia to Launch New Investment Group
“It’s about unifying all of these businesses under one brand,” Ishbia said. Continue Reading Mat Ishbia to Launch New Investment Group
Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
The Refinance Index decreased 2% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
PNC Bank to Spend $1 Billion to Open 100 New Locations
Pittsburgh-headquartered PNC Bank (NYSE:PNC) announced it will invest approximately $1 billion to open more than 100 new locations and renovate more than 1,200 existing locations through 2028. According to the company, PNC will build and open new branches in key...
