Susan Rice has extensive White House experience yet has never been elected to office. That may be a key reason she’s on Biden’s VP shortlist.

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The silver lining pointed out by several sources was a spike in appraisal waivers. Property inspection waivers through automated underwriting systems and consumer friendly online document exchanges have helped to speed up the process and keep employees and families safe along the way.

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Proper, an AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping service for the multifamily industry, announced Wednesday it has raised $4.8 million in seed funding in a round led by MetaProp.

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HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami writes: Even with these historically low yields, we still have fixed mortgage rates below 3% but not below 2%. The question remains: What would it take to get the 10-year low enough to get a 1.875% mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed? HW+ Premium Content

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Three brokerages have joined Coldwell Banker as a part of its new Inclusive Ownership program, which exempts new brokerages from the initial franchise fee and provides financial incentives during the critical first two years of business.

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Quicken Loans Mortgage Services is proud to partner with a diverse set of brokers, which broadens the pool of potential clients they serve together.

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The national average median home price has reached a new record high of $349,000 due to low inventory and pent-up demand.

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