Referrals are out, online searches are in: What agents need to know

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.For decades, referrals have been the backbone of a real estate agent’s business. But in an era where nearly everything begins with a Google search, the way b
Read MoreHECM line of credit option continues to dominate with 93% share

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements continued to decline in the 2024 fiscal year from a recent peak observed in 2022, while the HECM line of credit continued its dominance as a payment option. Single women were the single largest cohort served by the HECM program.This is according to
Read MoreMr. Cooper’s Jay Bray explores servicing book growth, tech enhancements for 2025

In this week’s episode of the Power House podcast, Mr. Cooper CEO Jay Bray joins HousingWire president Diego Sanchez for a conversation centered on balanced servicing and origination activities in the mortgage space.The duo explore Mr. Cooper’s growth initiatives, artificial intelligence (AI) usage
Read MoreAI used for housing decisions draws bipartisan support, oversight

Even in a divided Congress, there is bipartisan support for learning more about how artificial intelligence, and especially gen AI, is being leveraged in the housing and banking industries. Two bipartisan measures introduced this week would address concerns about how banks use AI in property valuati
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