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Family and Real Estate: Should Agents Disclose That They’re Related to a Client?
Source: Realtor.com --- Let’s say you’ve just decided to sell your home and your favorite sister-in-law is a real estate professional. It follows that you may go to her for advice, and maybe even ask her to be your seller’s agent. (Ditto if you’re looking to buy in...
Could Zillow buy the neighborhood?
Source: Vox --- Anything can be done online. Some tech companies, like Zillow and Redfin, think they can even buy and sell houses online, and are dreaming of becoming the Amazon of what has come to be known as ‘‘iBuying.” But they’re finding out that buying and...
BMO Expands Welcome Home Grant Program to California
“The Welcome Home Grant program removes barriers to homeownership for low- to moderate-income and minority communities,” said BMO Vice Chairman Eric Smith. Continue Reading BMO Expands Welcome Home Grant Program to California
MBA Awards Over $156K in Path to Diversity Scholarships
“Investing in diversity within the real estate finance industry opens doors, breaks barriers, and fosters inclusion for under-represented professionals,” said MBA’s Amber Lawrence. Continue Reading MBA Awards Over $156K in Path to Diversity Scholarships
JZZ Technologies Closes Acquisition of Oxygen Mortgage
“I couldn’t be any more excited about joining with JZZ Technologies,” said Oxygen Mortgage President and CEO Rob Egeland. Continue Reading JZZ Technologies Closes Acquisition of Oxygen Mortgage
Team Led by ‘Bachelor’ Star and Ex-Cop Joins The Real Brokerage
Jason Mesnick starred on the thirteenth season of the ABC series “The Bachelor.” Continue Reading Team Led by ‘Bachelor’ Star and Ex-Cop Joins The Real Brokerage
Will 2024 Be the Year of Affordable Homeownership?
Realtor.com is forecasting average mortgage rates of 6.8% in 2024, with rates edging down over the year to reach 6.5% by the end of the year. Continue Reading Will 2024 Be the Year of Affordable Homeownership?
Revela Raises $9 Million in Series A Funding
FirstMark Capital led the round, with additional participation from Detroit Venture Partners, MetaProp, and Assurant Ventures. Continue Reading Revela Raises $9 Million in Series A Funding
Mortgage Application Activity Rises Slightly
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was up 5% from one week earlier, but the unadjusted index dropped by 31%, Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises Slightly
FHFA Increases Conforming Loan Limits Values for 2024
Special statutory provisions establish different loan limits for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Continue Reading FHFA Increases Conforming Loan Limits Values for 2024
Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Dies at 99
Munger dismissed Bitcoin as a “scumball activity” and “rat poison.” Continue Reading Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Dies at 99
Citing Handwritten Will, Judge Awards Aretha Franklin’s Real Estate to Three Sons
Franklin wrote the will in longhand in 2014. Continue Reading Citing Handwritten Will, Judge Awards Aretha Franklin’s Real Estate to Three Sons
