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Could the NAR settlement be a blessing in disguise for VA buyers?

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles that will explore the effects of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett case, which was decided on Oct. 31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. As the real estate industry grappled with the fallout of the Sitzer/Burnett jury verdict…

NRMLA elects new board members, officers for 2025 term

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has elected its board officers and co-chairs for the 2024-2025 term, including a slate of new officers along with both new and returning co-chairs. Mike Kent, senior vice president of reverse asset management and industry relations at PHH Mortgage Corp., has been reelected as co-chair. This will be…

Luminate Home Loans to close NEO division

Minneapolis-based mortgage lender Luminate Home Loans has decided to shutter its NEO Home Loans division, which transitioned to the firm two years ago, the company announced on Friday. The expectation is that NEO will close by the end of February 2025.  According to Luminate, the decision reflects, among other things, its “focus on integrating mortgage…

7 IDX websites to beat Zillow + capture more leads in 2024

Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. With hundreds of other IDX websites online, why would a buyer choose yours? And no, “Because they clicked on my ad!” is not an acceptable answer. Not in 2024. Not when the…