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A Little Spring Cleaning

A look back at past stories with some current responses

Opinion
A Little Spring Cleaning
NMP
Is Work-Life Balance in the Mortgage Industry a Myth?

Companies need to ensure employees can meet the needs of this demanding profession

Career
Is Work-Life Balance in the Mortgage Industry a Myth?
NMP
May 16, 2022
The Interest
Online Brokerage REX Pursues Litigation Against Zillow & NAR

The legal battle between REX Home Loans (Real Estate Exchange, Inc.) and NAR continues to heat up, even though REX is reported to have shut down operations.

Industry News
CFPB Examines Mortgage Servicers' Response To Pandemic

Report reveals that homeowners continue to face significant challenges connected to working with mortgage servicers.

Analysis and Data
Dealing With Change — Cross Training

It’s a means for smoothing out the inevitable cyclical transitions

C-Suite Strategies
Dealing With Change
NMP
Realtor.com Offers Wildfire Risk Data

Listings will now include a “Fire Factor” rating from First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research and technology group, as well as information from USDA Forest Service.

Analysis and Data
NAHB: April Building Materials Prices Up More Than 19% YOY

The price index of services inputs to residential construction have risen 18% YOY.

Analysis and Data
Fannie Mae Seeks Innovative Housing Ideas

Sustainable Communities Innovation Challenge seeks ideas to advance racial equity in housing, focusing on addressing supply, funding and credit barriers.

Industry News
Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped 15 basis points.

Analysis and Data