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Single-Minded Focus
Source: Scotsman Guide --- Two kinds of activities, reactive and proactive, keep mortgage originators busy. Reactive activities are all about putting out fires. When you’re in reactive mode, you’re playing defense. Proactive activities are the things that bring in...
Creating a Powerful Online Presence
Source: RISMEDIA --- Why is it so important to have a strong online presence? While there are numerous reasons, first and foremost, real estate professionals must remember that it’s all about presence. In fact, it’s the same things that allow an individual to have a...
Study: One-Third of Office Space in 14 North American Cities Could Be Made Into Housing
Avison Young insisted “the rewards could be endless” from office-to-residential conversions. Continue Reading Study: One-Third of Office Space in 14 North American Cities Could Be Made Into Housing
Vessel Technologies Brings Franchising to Multifamily Housing Sector
Prior experience in apartment building management is not required for franchisees. Continue Reading Vessel Technologies Brings Franchising to Multifamily Housing Sector
New UK Blockchain Platform for Investing in African Real Estate
Firmseed is providing a blockchain-based environment for fractional real estate investing. Continue Reading New UK Blockchain Platform for Investing in African Real Estate
Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
She most recently served as president of digital strategy and innovation for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Continue Reading Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
First Republic Bank Seized by Regulators, Sold to JPMorgan Chase
All of First Republic’s 84 offices in eight states will reopen today and its depositors will become customers of JPMorgan Chase Bank, Continue Reading First Republic Bank Seized by Regulators, Sold to JPMorgan Chase
Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees
FHFA Director Thompson never mentioned Biden’s name in explaining the fee structure. Continue Reading Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees
David H. Stevens: Mortgage Fee Changes Politicized ‘Across the Conservative Media’
One of the most prominent thought leaders in the mortgage banking industry is complaining that politics is framing the narrative surrounding the changes in the Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that will...
Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
Average mortgage payments are most expensive in Hawaii ($3,696), California ($3,399) and Massachusetts ($3,201). Continue Reading Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
New Listings of Homes Down 22.4%
Redfin found nearly half of homes on the market are selling within two weeks. Continue Reading New Listings of Homes Down 22.4%
European Commercial Real Estate Deals at 11-Year Low
Approximately $40.3 billion in transactions occurred during the quarter, down 62% from one year earlier. Continue Reading European Commercial Real Estate Deals at 11-Year Low













