NRMLA announces first event of 2025
The reverse mortgage trade association announced that its Western Regional Meeting will be held April 29 in Irvine, California.
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This real estate pro is taking an ‘enlightened’ approach to diversify revenue streams
When confronted with the possibility of a market shutdown and a prolonged “rent holiday” in California at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott Brady began looking for ways to further diversify his business model.
Trump’s special envoy says California wildfire aid will come with conditions
Richard Grenell, the special envoy to President Donald Trump, said there will be strings attached to California wildfire aid, Politico reported on Friday.
California insurance commissioner rejects State Farm’s request for 22% rate increase
On Friday, California insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara rejected State Farm’s request for “emergency” rate increases, going against the recommendation of his staff experts.
John Burns: The ‘California exodus’ storyline is coming to an end
Despite rising home prices and stiff competition, a new report from John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC) says it’s time to close the curtain on the “California exodus” narrative.
Longbridge, Mutual of Omaha granted delay in reverse mortgage marketing lawsuit
The lawsuit and countersuit alleging deceptive reverse mortgage marketing practices has seen key deadlines pushed to the end of March and mid-April, respectively.
Here’s another estimate of the financial losses from the LA wildfires
Real estate technology company Homes.com analyzed the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods in order to quantify the number of homes destroyed and measure the financial repercussions of the wildfires.
Art Carter, CRMLS ‘stand firmly’ in support of Clear Cooperation
As the debate surrounding the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) rages on, California Regional MLS (CRMLS) CEO Art Carter chose to voice his stance on the issue in a nine-page op-ed posted on LinkedIn this week.
Education and problem solving are keys to reverse for purchase business, agents say
Two real estate agents explain some of their thoughts on the HECM for Purchase program and the success they’ve seen with it.
All the ways the wildfires could make LA housing more expensive
Residents looking to rebuild or find new housing will face numerous headwinds that could drive up housing costs in LA.