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Cover Feature
A WORK IN
PROGRESS
With the White House announcing a raft
of housing-related proposals in the State
of the Union, MortgagePoint asks industry
experts and economists to gauge how
effective they could be ... and if they have a
shot of being implemented.
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ECLOSINGS AS A SOLUTION ...
NOT THE PROBLEM
Angel Hernandez of Stavvy takes a look at how disjointed
tech stacks are costing every stakeholder in the closing
process, from lenders to homeowners.
BRIDGING THE
HOMEOWNERSHIP GAP IN
THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
THE IMPORTANCE OF
VACANT PROPERTY
REGISTRATIONS
Jeff Connell of MCS explains how tracking vacant
properties can help owners avoid the nuisance and
expense of violations, while keeping their properties
maintained and up to community standards.
ACCESS AND EDUCATION
DRIVING HOMEOWNERSHIP
AMONG DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
Wil Lewis and Gwen Garnett share their perspective on the
current state of homeownership and what needs to be done
to boost homeownership among diverse communities.
REVOLUTIONIZING
MORTGAGE SUBSERVICING
WITH CUSTOMER-CENTRIC
DIGITAL STRATEGIES
NAR ESTABLISHES AGREEMENT
TO RESOLVE NATIONWIDE
COMMISSION CLAIMS
NAR SETTLEMENT: WHAT DOES
IT MEAN FOR AGENTS ON THE
GROUND?
A BIG CHANGE TO BUYER
BROKER COMMISSION FEES
