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She buys: How single women are reshaping today’s real estate conversation

Agent, Contributors, Homebuyers, Homebuying, HWmember, Opinion, Real Estate / Ricky Vasquez

Lately, I’ve found myself pausing at headlines about the rise of single women in real estate, not just as influencers, but as owners, investors and decision-makers. While it’s no secret thatwomen often drive home buying choices within families, what stands out today is howconfidently many are making those decisions independently. Here in Florida, I’ve seen […]

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When “transparency” becomes a weapon

Agent, Brokerage, Contributors, HWmember, Opinion, Real Estate / Ricky Vasquez

For years, the real estate industry has leaned on “transparency” as both a shield and a sword. Whenever innovation threatens the status quo, gatekeepers quickly rally behind consumer protection. But who’s really being protected? Let’s take a step back. Not long ago, Zillow led the charge into iBuying, buying homes from sellers directly, often at

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20 banks with the largest mortgage origination volume in Q1

Lending, Mortgages, Originations / Ricky Vasquez

Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. The top five bank lenders included in this ranking had an average mortgage origination volume of more than $43 billion as of the end of the first quarter. A majority of banks saw a decrease in mortgage origination volume between the fourth

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Trump’s GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)

Department of the Treasury, Donald Trump, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, GSE Reform, HWmember, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Mortgage, Regulatory, Trump administration / Ricky Vasquez

President Donald Trump’s bombshell Truth Social post on Wednesday night sent the stock prices of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac soaring. But removing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) from conservatorship after 16-plus years would be a complicated endeavor. And if they’re not removed carefully, costs for borrowers could spike. Trump’s announcement that he’s considering a public

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Liberty’s Mike Kent talks relaunch of EquityIQ proprietary reverse mortgage

Liberty Reverse Mortgage, NRMLA, Onity Group, PHH Mortgage Corp, Reverse / Ricky Vasquez

Mike Kent is a busy man. He’s been a key figure at Onity Group’s Liberty Reverse Mortgage for most of the past decade. He’s also served as co-chair of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) since 2019, and he now serves as senior vice president of reverse asset management and industry relations for Liberty

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Compass names Lacey Conway head of M&A

Brokerage, Compass, HWmember, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, Robert Reffkin / Ricky Vasquez

Compass is hungry for more growth and it is turning to Lacey Conway to help it realize its ambitions. The brokerage on Thursday announced its appointment of Conway as the firm’s executive vice president of mergers and acquisitions. Conway joined Compass in the spring of 2024 through the firm’s acquisition of Latter & Blum. At

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With more inventory, where are home prices headed?

Existing home sales, Home Prices, Housing Inventory, Housing Market, HWmember, National Association of Realtors / Ricky Vasquez

Last year, I predicted a national home-price increase of 2.33%. While that forecast was lower than most others, it seemed achievable due to higher mortgage rates and increased inventory. I was wrong and too low for 2024. This year, my prediction is even lower at 1.77% national home-price growth. So far this year, the existing home

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MetroList introduces voice-controlled property data app

California, HWmember, MLS, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Listings, Technology / Ricky Vasquez

MetroList, the largest MLS in Northern California, has rolled out a new “add/edit” voice-controlled app for real estate agents to collect and input property data directly from the field. The app, developed in partnership with real estate technology company Lundy Inc. — allows agents to speak property details aloud while walking through homes, with the

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5 best Pennsylvania real estate schools for 2025

Real Estate, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Licensing, Vetted by HousingWire / Ricky Vasquez

Ready to get your real estate license in Pennsylvania? You’ll want to enroll in one of the best Pennsylvania real estate schools to gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to ace the state exam and succeed in your new career. First, you’ll need to meet Pennsylvania’s 75-hour prelicensing course requirement. We’ve conducted extensive research

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Pennsylvania lawmakers target protections against deed fraud

HWmember, Legislation, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State Legislature, Philadelphia, Real Estate, Real Estate Fraud, Title, Title insurance, Wire Fraud / Ricky Vasquez

Amid a growing wave of real estate thefts that involve fraudulent property transfers, a bipartisan pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing for new legal protections the state’s homeowners. Reps. Chris Rabb (D) and Tim Bonner (R) have introduced H.B. 1406 to crack down on deed fraud — a crime they say is being exploited due

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Author name: Ricky Vasquez

She buys: How single women are reshaping today’s real estate conversation

When “transparency” becomes a weapon

20 banks with the largest mortgage origination volume in Q1

Trump’s GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)

Liberty’s Mike Kent talks relaunch of EquityIQ proprietary reverse mortgage

Compass names Lacey Conway head of M&A

With more inventory, where are home prices headed?

MetroList introduces voice-controlled property data app

5 best Pennsylvania real estate schools for 2025

Pennsylvania lawmakers target protections against deed fraud

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