MBA: Mortgage applications fall as refinance activity cools

Last week, Treasury yields experienced volatility, resulting in mortgage rates sliding below 4%. Despite the decline, the Mortgage Bankers Association indicates mortgage applications fell by 2.2%. This means on an unadjusted basis, the index dropped 2.2% for the week ending on Nov. 15, 2019. “U.S. and China trade anxieties and protests in

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20 things you need to do before 2020

Our industry is shifting, and as we approach a new decade, I know that the agents who are savvy and willing to be dynamic will come out on top. Here’s what you need to check off the list before the new year rolls around.   Read More

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Smart-home tech for agents: Motion sensors

In this weekly column, hosts Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt walk through smart-home products and showcase their capabilities while reviewing pros and cons. This week, motion detectors. Listen in to the full video to find out which ones the hosts recommend.   Read More

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Guild Mortgage promotes 3 employees to top positions

Guild Mortgage, an independent mortgage lender, announced late last week that it has promoted three senior members of its leadership team as it continues to grow. According to the announcement, Terry Schmidt, David Neylan and Amber Elwell are moving up within the company.  Schmidt, who has been with the company

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