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Commerce Dept. Pushes for More Women in Construction Jobs
“Right now, women make up less than 11% of jobs in construction and only 4% in skilled trades,” said Commerce Secretary Raimondo. Continue Reading Commerce Dept. Pushes for More Women in Construction Jobs
NAR Seeks Appeal of Decision Reopening Justice Dept. Probe
“The panel’s errors are far-reaching and exceptionally important,” said NAR in its filing. Continue Reading NAR Seeks Appeal of Decision Reopening Justice Dept. Probe
Kim Hoffman Named President at Adfitech
Hoffman was previously head of mortgage operations at SoFi. Continue Reading Kim Hoffman Named President at Adfitech
Jonathan Pollack to Become President at Starwood Capital Group
Pollack was Blackstone’s global head of the firm’s real estate credit business since 2016. Continue Reading Jonathan Pollack to Become President at Starwood Capital Group
Reynolds Asset Management Acquires Two Multifamily Properties in Texas
The 360-unit acquisition is a joint venture with Jeff Juster’s Newport Capital Advisors LLC. Continue Reading Reynolds Asset Management Acquires Two Multifamily Properties in Texas
Mortgage rate forecast for November 2021: Rates head higher for the holidays
Source: Bankrate --- As Thanksgiving approaches, homeowners and potential buyers have much to be grateful for, including the relatively low mortgage rates that have persisted over the last several months. But all good things eventually come to an end, and that could...
Six steps to building a great real estate sales system
Source: Forbes --- I've always said that anyone can achieve business success, but only if they build the right systems. What are systems? At their core, systems are anything designed to make your life or work easier. When you build great systems, you're able to spend...
Prices may be higher, but mortgage rates are at a new low!
Source: SRE.com --- Have you seen the new rates that can't be beat? Work with an SRE Professional Expert today! Here's how to get matched with an agent in your area.
10 Million Seniors Still Make Forward Mortgage Payments, Here’s Where They Are
Source: Reverse Mortgage Daily --- Across the United States, nearly 10 million homeowners are still making forward mortgage payments who are at least 65 years old or higher. While it’s unlikely that all of those homeowners would be approved for a product like a...
Stronger real estate agent connections will be the key to lending success in 2022 – Here’s why
Source: Housing Wire --- If you make your living by originating new mortgage loans, I don’t have to tell you that the business is changing. You probably already know that the MBA’s latest mortgage forecast puts the purchase money at 75% of all loan volume. You’re...
Credit union offers advice for homebuyers in challenging, ‘red-hot’ market
Source: KTVZ --- As prospective homebuyers in Oregon and Southwest Washington continue to face fierce competition for fewer and increasingly expensive homes, OnPoint Community Credit Union offers tips on how to successfully purchase a home in this red-hot market....
REAL ESTATE Mortgage rates rise to an 8-month high, tanking refinance demand
Source: CNBC --- Mortgage rates have been on a tear this month, rising yet again last week to the highest level in eight months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That caused mixed demand for mortgages last week, resulting in no change from the week...
Could Homeownership Derail the Rental Market In Secondary Cities?
Source: Globe Street --- During the pandemic, people fled the urban core for secondary metros across the country. The great relocation, as some have called it, wasn’t necessarily a new trend; people had been slowly leaving big cities in favor of affordability in...
Unfair Mortgage Practices In Tampa Targeted By Justice Officials
Source: Patch --- A new effort to combat redlining, an illegal practice in which lenders deny loans to people based on their race or nationality, has launched in Tampa. The U.S. Justice Department's new Combating Redlining Initiative, announced Friday, represents the...
Dogecoin ($DOGE) Can Now Be Used for Buying Ownership Shares in Second Homes
Source: Crypto Globe --- Recently, San Francisco-based startup Pacaso announced that it is now possible to pay with crypto — including Dogecoin ($DOGE) — for shares in single-family homes in some of the top second home destinations in the U.S. As...
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