The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

In a down market disrupted by the commission lawsuits, agents and LOs are considering working in a dual capacity. But it’s a tough road to hoe. (AI image generated by MidJourney.)As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, ind
Read MoreOpinion: Is the industry positioned for a mass exodus of real estate agents?

In the wake of the recent NAR settlement, coupled with persistently sluggish home sales and high interest rates, real estate agents find themselves at a crossroads marked by uncertainty and unease.Amidst this backdrop, brokerages face a critical task; keeping their agent counts from diminishing. How
Read MoreNPR podcast takes a closer look at reverse mortgages

Because of certain persistent reputational challenges faced by the reverse mortgage industry, it can be challenging for borrowers to find objective informational sources about the product category. That’s what drove a listener of the podcast “The Indicator from Planet Money,” a production of Nationa
Read MoreLegacy Group Capital acquires home equity investment fintech Rook Capital

Bellevue, Washington-based real estate investment firm Legacy Group Capital announced this week that it has acquired fintech company Rook Capital, a provider of home equity investment (HEI) products through its “Shared Value Investment” brand. Legacy is privately owned and terms of the deal were not
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