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Father, Son Indicted Over $2.5M Real Estate Scam

Father, Son Indicted Over $2.5M Real Estate Scam

Friday, 10 November 2023
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A New Jersey grand jury has indicted a father and son over a real estate investment fraud allegedly totaling around $2.5 million. So reports NJ.com. Read more...
Ask The Expert: How to Build Bridges to Top Producing Real Estate Agents

Ask The Expert: How to Build Bridges to Top Producing Real Estate Agents

Thursday, 09 November 2023
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In my previous column, I answered a question many readers asked about difficulties engaging top producing real estate agents. I have some additional thoughts. Read more...
A Mindset Shift LOs Need for Long-Term Success

A Mindset Shift LOs Need for Long-Term Success

Thursday, 09 November 2023
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Right now, lenders and LOs are laser-focused on chasing down that next loan. However, it takes more than a transactional approach to succeed in the long run. LOs who want to stay in the game should implement a simple strategy top producers already know: Treat every borrower as a customer for life. Read more...
What Prospects Need to Earn to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities

What Prospects Need to Earn to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities

Thursday, 09 November 2023
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Rising interest rates and stratospheric housing costs keep pushing the dream of homeownership further away for many people. A recent infographic mapped out what prospective homebuyers need to earn to purchase a home in 50 U.S. cities. Read more...
Rocket Mortgage Adds New Features to Pathfinder Tool

Rocket Mortgage Adds New Features to Pathfinder Tool

Friday, 03 November 2023
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Rocket Mortgage has continued to beef up its Pathfinder tool, an artificial intelligence-based search engine for mortgage professionals. So reports DBusiness. Read more...
Better Rolls Out Homeowners Insurance Platform

Better Rolls Out Homeowners Insurance Platform

Friday, 03 November 2023
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Better has unveiled a new digital platform that allows customers to shop for homeowners insurance. So reports Coverager. Read more...
17 Arrested Over $3.6M Real Estate Fraud Scheme

17 Arrested Over $3.6M Real Estate Fraud Scheme

Friday, 03 November 2023
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Montreal police have arrested 17 people on charges involving a real estate fraud ring that allegedly pilfered more than $5 million CAD ($3.6 million). So reports The Montreal Gazette. Read more...
Ask The Expert: How Come Top Producers Keep Brushing Me Off?

Ask The Expert: How Come Top Producers Keep Brushing Me Off?

Thursday, 02 November 2023
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Many readers have written in and contributed to this question: Most of my real estate agents are new and they do not produce much, but they keep me busy chasing low-quality leads. My manager suggested that I focus on top producers. However, when I approach them, I get 'I am a listing agent, so don’t… Read more...
Barriers to Homeownership: How to Bridge the Gap

Barriers to Homeownership: How to Bridge the Gap

Thursday, 02 November 2023
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The barriers to homeownership remain significant. That's according to the latest NAR surveys of Realtors and potential borrowers. Lenders and LOs are challenged to overcome these obstacles if they want to grab their share of a shrinking market and generate revenue. Read more...
Ask The Expert: Focusing On Referrals Over a Pricey Marketing System

Ask The Expert: Focusing On Referrals Over a Pricey Marketing System

Monday, 30 October 2023
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In my previous column, I answered a question from Carla from Alabama who was thinking about buying an expensive marketing system. I have some additional thoughts.  Read more...

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