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• First American, Stewart Title and Old Republic report for 2Q
  Title insurers First American, Old Republic, and Stewart released their second quarter earnings this week. The post First American, Stewart Title and Old Republic report for 2Q appeared first on HousingWire.
• Borrowers get more options as foreclosure deadline nears
  With the foreclosure moratorium for federally backed mortgages set to expire next week, the Biden administration is giving borrowers additional options to reduce their mortgage payments. The post Borrowers get more options as foreclosure deadline nears appeared first on HousingWire.
• 3 solutions to a gridlocked housing market
  Competition for home buyers is tougher than ever right now, as tightened housing stock supply continues to plague the housing market. Here are three ways one lender is working with borrowers in different circumstances, creating opportunities to open up inventory. The post 3 solutions to a gridlocked housing market appeared first on HousingWire.
• Industry to Congress: G-fees aren’t your “piggybank”
  Two dozen industry groups have joined forces to oppose any plan to raise Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guarantee fees to pay for an infrastructure package. The post Industry to Congress: G-fees aren’t your “piggybank” appeared first on HousingWire.
• The DOJ vs. NAR: What’s the impact to real estate agents?
  DOJ and the NAR are preparing for battle, but what does this mean for real estate agents? Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake answers. HW+ Premium Content. The post The DOJ vs. NAR: What’s the impact to real estate agents? appeared first on HousingWire.
• This is your last chance to nominate a 2021 HousingWire Vanguard
  You have to act now! Nominate your Vanguard before midnight tonight, Friday, July 23rd. HousingWire’s 2020 Vanguard Award program recognizes C-level industry professionals and business unit leaders who have become leaders in their respective fields within housing and mortgage finance — those whose leadership is moving markets forward, each and every day. Vanguards come from diverse backgrounds and […]
• Crypto firm names Kraninger top lobbyist
  As regulatory oversight of cryptocurrency looms, Solidus Labs has appointed former CFPB director Kathy Kraninger to grease the wheels. The post Crypto firm names Kraninger top lobbyist appeared first on HousingWire.
• Existing home sales show strength of demographics
  Americans are buying more homes with mortgages in the years 2020-2021 than any single year from 2008-2019. The years 2022-2023 will be the sweet spot years because ages 30 to 31 will make up the biggest age group in history. HW+ Premium Content. The post Existing home sales show strength of demographics appeared first on […]
• 2021 Market Leaders: Compass, flat-fee brokers make noise
  RealTrends Market Leaders ranks the top residential real estate firms in over 160 different metropolitan areas based on 2021 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings. The post 2021 Market Leaders: Compass, flat-fee brokers make noise appeared first on HousingWire.
• Freddie Mac names Mauricio chief compliance officer
  Freddie Mac announced today that Jerry Mauricio, who has served as the entity’s chief compliance officer since January 2021, will transition to the permanent role. The post Freddie Mac names Mauricio chief compliance officer appeared first on HousingWire.