“Sekisui House’s Monumental $4.9B Acquisition of MDC: A Step Towards Global Expansion”
The agreement broadens the firm’s reach, clocking in a total of 15,067 consolidated home completions dispersed over 16 states.
“Qualia Alleges Settlor, the Title Startup, of Trade Secret Theft: A Deep Dive”
Qualia alleges that a past staff member pilfered proprietary information, providing her current company, Settlor, with an unjust edge in the competitive market.
“City-Sponsored Aging in Place: A Look at Laguna Beach’s Pioneering Program”
In 2017, the city launched a unique initiative designed specifically to support older citizens wishing to stay in their homes as they age. This experimental program aimed to accommodate an increasing number of seniors opting to age in the comfort of their homes.
“Understanding the Surge in Wire and Title Fraud Risk: A 2020 Q4 Analysis”
The final quarter of 2023 witnessed a record-breaking increase in the risk associated with wire and title fraud, with issues plaguing nearly 51.8% of transactions. Such problems resulted in heightened potential for wire and title fraud incidents.
“Revolutionizing the Housing Market: Former Ginnie Mae President Celebrates Introduction of New HMBS Product”
Ted Tozer, with a tenure as the president of Ginnie Mae between 2009 and 2017, expresses enthusiasm about the enterprise looking into the development of a brand new HMBS product.
“Leveraging Automation: How Dark Matter Technologies Empowers Market Growth”
Leaders from Dark Matter Technologies discussed the implications of automation and cost reduction strategies in their Empower Loan Origination System. Additionally, they considered the role artificial intelligence plays in the loan initiation process.
“Revolutionizing the Housing Industry: Stavvy’s CTO Pioneers the Digital Transformation”
Jim Butler discusses the transition to digital platforms, the incorporation of artificial intelligence in the enterprise, and the dynamic atmosphere experienced when collaborating with professionals in the sector.
“Lawsuit alleges Collusion in the Californian Housing Market: Unraveling the web in the City of Angels”
In a recent lawsuit filed in California, NAR, real estate brokerages, and 21 regional Realtor organizations are alleged to have conspired to increase agent commissions.
“Unprecedented Low Mortgage Rates: A Dive into the Dip to 6.6% Since May 2023”
This week signaled positive news for prospective homebuyers, as mortgage rates experienced a drop to 6.6%, hitting their most affordable point since May 2023. This development provides a potential opportunity for those who have been patiently biding their time to enter the housing market.
“An Insight into the 9.0% Decline in Housing Starts in 2023: Analyzing the Impact and Reasons”
The surge in construction of single-family homes experienced a slight deceleration recently. Data suggests that approximately 1.413 million homes were initiated in 2023, representing a 9.0% decrease from the previous year, 2022.