If commission rates drop, these real estate brokerages could be in trouble
If commission rates drop significantly as a result of the National Association of Realtors antitrust lawsuit settlement, it’s potentially an existential threat to many brokerages. But which ones and how many?Data from AccountTECH might bring us closer to an answer. Based on a sample of 100 brokerage
Read MoreGinnie Mae’s Sam Valverde on the mission of the reverse securities program

Ginnie Mae has taken a far more active role in the reverse mortgage industry over the past two years, stemming from the failure of a major industry lender that threatened liquidity for other major players in the space. The government-owned company has long overseen the Home Equity Conversion Mortgag
Read MoreYale doctors offer physical, mental health tips for aging in place

A panel of experts with the Yale School of Medicine this week offered tips for aging in place, giving service to both physical health while addressing the social and emotional well-being of older people who seek to stay in their homes as they get older.Research from multiple sources has shown that o
Read MoreBig-name brokerages among those accused of income-based discrimination in California

A housing watchdog group has filed more than 100 complaints that target more than 200 defendants for allegedly discriminating against potential housing applicants who sought to use Section 8 housing vouchers to secure a dwelling. In 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law that
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