Beyond Redfin: Zown bets on AI, salaried agents and buyer rebates

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Zown is banking on a salaried agent model, buyer rebates and real estate agents who specialize as they begin U.S. expansion.

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New-home sales exceed forecast following upward revision

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Contract signings on new single-family homes ticked down to a 652,000 annualized rate, with the strongest demand in the West, according to a government report issued Monday.

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Expert believes single-close construction loans could solve housing shortages

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

One industry veteran believes brokers learning to do these difficult loans can help them thrive in any environment

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How the ‘old smell test’ can still help brokers battle mortgage fraud

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Even with all the latest tech, veteran brokers should trust their gut when it comes to fraud

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Trump fires Lisa Cook in latest move to pack Federal Reserve with supporters

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook on Monday, clearing the way for him to nominate someone who supports his push for lower interest rates.

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Even opponents of Biden CRA want to preserve part of the rule

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Bank industry advocates, housing groups and CRA veterans say the rule is overly complexity and burdensome, but even they agree pre-approving CRA-eligible activities was a good idea.

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Introducing the Mortgage Strategy Run Club

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

What if connection, movement and community could help reshape our industry? We are proud to launch the Mortgage Strategy Run Club – in association with the Mortgage Industry Mental...

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Why agents are the front line in fighting rental fraud

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The single-family rental (SFR) market is no longer a niche corner of real estate. It now makes up a significant share of the rental housing sector, fueled by years...

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How long does a consumer proposal stay on your credit report?

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

A consumer proposal shouldn’t haunt your credit file forever. Learn how long it stays on record in Canada and what steps to take if outdated remarks are still holding...

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Treasury yields slip after Powell’s Jackson Hole comments

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Investors brace for Fed’s September decision

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