Author name: Ricky Vasquez

The Single-bureau Blind Spot: Is Your Portfolio at Risk?

As mortgage originators navigate one of the tightest margin environments in a generation, the pressure to slash operational costs has reached a fever pitch. In response, a polarizing debate has emerged across the industry: Can lenders safely cut corners on credit data to achieve short-term line-item savings? While comparing a 30-year home loan to a […]

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AI Strategies to Study for the Real Estate Exam

Every year, thousands of aspiring real estate agents complete their pre-licensing education only to discover that earning course credit and passing the licensing exam are not the same thing. Industry estimates suggest that only about 50% to 60% of candidates pass the real estate licensing exam on their first attempt. One reason so many candidates struggle is

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MLSs compete on rules and partnerships as listing control shifts

From teaming up with brokerages to expand private listing networks nationwide, to opening up membership to real estate professionals outside of their traditional service area, to launching joint ventures supplying listing input and distribution technology, MLSs are employing a variety of diverse strategies as they look to compete with one another.  For Saul Klein, a

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