Migration slows under pressure of rate lock-in, cooling job market
The number of people who are moving remains significantly lower than before the pandemic, according to Bank of America Institute.
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Kimber White’s vision for NAMB: Affordable housing and enhanced mortgage education
Kimber White is set to return as NAMB president on Oct. 1, where he’ll focus on advocating for housing affordability and mortgage education.
Click n’ Close pairs 5/1 ARM with down payment assistance for new homes
The program — called the SmartBuy 5/1 ARM Down Payment Assistance product — offers a first mortgage alongside a repayable second mortgage.
Rocket pushes back debt exchange deadline amid Mr. Cooper deal
Rocket Companies has extended the deadline for investors to exchange debt issued by a Mr. Cooper Group subsidiary for the lender’s own paper — a step tied to its $9.4 billion acquisition of the competitor.
RealTrends Verified mega team Noble Black & Partners returns to Corcoran
Noble Black and his team are returning to Corcoran with a $500 million listing book after a decade with Douglas Elliman
$12.7 trillion in US homes face severe climate risks
Data shows threats from flooding, hurricane winds and wildfires increasingly reshaping housing markets and insurance availability.
Reverse mortgage production metrics took a tumble in August
Despite a sharp decline in August endorsements, wholesale sponsors like Longbridge and Finance of America helped to sustain volumes.
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty adds veteran agents in Austin, San Antonio
Eric Copper and Cat Lodge bring numerous years of industry experience and a wealth of accolades in their local areas.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty restructures North Carolina marketing team
The real estate brokerage announced the addition of two specialists who will provide regional services to its agents.
HomeAdvantage forms advisory board with credit union leaders
The group will work to exchange best practices, identify opportunities and provide input on referral programs.