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Your Brand Can Carry You Through a Downturn
Source: Scotsman Guide --- Downturns are inevitable in the mortgage industry. They’re part of the cycle. They can fill you with dread as they’re always leering just over the horizon, taunting you with their inevitable presence. The good news is that because you know...
There’s No Substitute for Speed
Source: Scotsman Guide --- Everyone has heard the saying that there’s no substitute for speed. People often apply this to the sports world, but it is a vital component of many aspects of life, from restaurants to airline service. The mortgage industry is no...
Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Redfin reported the median sale price reached $384,721, up 4.5% for a new record high. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Report: Bay Area Affordable Housing Development Falling Short of Target
“The need for affordable housing transcends jurisdictional boundaries,” said BAHFA Director Kate Hartley. Continue Reading Report: Bay Area Affordable Housing Development Falling Short of Target
Q1 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Remain Muted
During the first quarter, there was a 31% year-over-year decline in the dollar volume of loans for retail properties. Continue Reading Q1 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Remain Muted
Massachusetts Governor Proposes ‘Mansion Tax’ to Fund Affordable Housing Projects
The average Massachusetts home value is $612,509, up 8.7% over the past year. Continue Reading Massachusetts Governor Proposes ‘Mansion Tax’ to Fund Affordable Housing Projects
Jeffrey Jackson, President of the Orange County Association of Realtors, Dies at 65
Jackson was a senior risk manager at Realty One Group. Continue Reading Jeffrey Jackson, President of the Orange County Association of Realtors, Dies at 65
Las Vegas Home Sales Take a Sharp Upswing
Las Vegas Realtors dubbed 2023 as the slowest year for existing home sales since 2008 Continue Reading Las Vegas Home Sales Take a Sharp Upswing
Commissions Lawsuit Settlements Face Delay from Plaintiffs in Another Case
The plaintiffs in the Batton 1 lawsuit in Illinois are trying to block final approval of the Sitzer/Burnett settlements. Continue Reading Commissions Lawsuit Settlements Face Delay from Plaintiffs in Another Case
New Investment Fund Aims at Distressed Multifamily Properties
The offering has an entry point set at a minimum investment of $50,000. Continue Reading New Investment Fund Aims at Distressed Multifamily Properties
Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Sells Apartment at NYC’s Plaza Hotel for $22.5 Million
Kraft bought the residence in 2007 for $14.47 million. Continue Reading Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Sells Apartment at NYC’s Plaza Hotel for $22.5 Million
Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 12.9% from 12.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%













