Key Takeaways: – Fidelity National Financial experienced a cybersecurity attack that impacted some of its systems – The incident disrupted title insurance, escrow, mortgage transactions, and technology for the real estate and mortgage industries – Fidelity has contained the incident and is restoring normal business operations – The company is assessing the impact of the…
Key Takeaways: – House flipping involves a three-step process: buy, rehab, and sell. – A house flipping checklist is essential for successful flipping. – The pre-renovation phase includes research, planning, property acquisition, and closing on the property. – The renovation phase involves designing and planning, hiring contractors, managing the renovation process, addressing issues, and adding…
Key Takeaways: – Inman Connect New York is an event that aims to help real estate professionals navigate market challenges and prepare for future opportunities. – Warren Dow, the general manager of the real estate division at SavvyCard, shares his career journey in the real estate industry. – Dow started in real estate technology in…
Key Takeaways: – Sedona, AZ is known for its natural beauty, arts and culture scene, and spiritual tranquility. – The climate in Sedona is comfortable, with mild winters and warm summers. – The town has a unique new age culture and is known for its energy vortexes. – There are many local events and festivals…
Key Takeaways: – The trial for the Moehrl commission lawsuit is expected to take place in the first half of 2024 but may be delayed. – The attorney for the plaintiffs is ready to move forward with the trial, while the attorney for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) urges the court not to set…
Key Takeaways: – Mortgage rates and home prices have been rising in 2023, but mortgage rates are now trending downwards. – The housing market is dependent on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate, which has been high to combat inflation. – Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, predicts that home sales will…
Key Takeaways: – The old way of doing business is over – Inman Connect New York is a conference to conquer market challenges and prepare for future opportunities – David Ayers is a managing partner at The Agency Cleveland – He chose his brokerage because it offered a unique culture, marketing power, global reach, and…
Key Takeaways: – Leander, TX has a diverse culinary scene with a variety of restaurant options – Mouton’s Southern Bistro offers a blend of American, Cajun, and Creole cuisine – Casa Costa Bake Shop is a bakery that also offers Brazilian cuisine – The Thirsty Chicken is a wings joint with a lively karaoke bar…
Key Takeaways: – Brandon Milhorn has been appointed as the new president and CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) – Milhorn will assume the role on December 4, succeeding James Cooper who is retiring – Milhorn has nearly three decades of experience in advocacy, policy, legal, and regulatory fields, primarily in Washington,…
Key Takeaways: – The article discusses the tradeoff between HELOCs and cash-out refinances as ways to tap into home equity while maintaining ownership of the home. – HELOCs are revolving credit lines secured by home equity, allowing borrowers to borrow funds as needed up to their approved credit limit. – Cash-out refinances involve replacing an…
