Monthly Archives: June 2022

15 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in NYC

Jun 17, 2022 |

Annual Juneteenth NY Festival in 2018 Photo credit: Juneteenth NY Although it was recognized as a federal holiday only last year, Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black Americans for more than 150 years. After President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Sept. 22, 1862, it took more than two years for the order to reach enslaved […more]

Built in 1711, a Colonial Fixer-Upper Is the Week’s Oldest Home

Jun 17, 2022 |

A Massachusetts Colonial in need of rescue in the town of Framingham is the oldest property to hit the market this week on Realtor.com.

5 “back to basics” business actions loan officers should take today

Jun 17, 2022 |

It’s a tough time to be a loan officer. Refinance activity is gone, housing inventory continues to be at record lows and interest rates remain on the rise. It is the type of perfect storm that will show the industry who the true survivors are and who has been riding the refi wave for the […more]

Love Your Dog, but Beware of Your Homeowners’ Insurance

Jun 17, 2022 |

Many firms have long refused coverage or charge more for pit bulls and other dogs considered more dangerous, but New York and other states say policies shouldn’t be breed specific.

HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Jun 17, 2022 |

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Amanda Hill, head of mortgage solutions at Reggora. Prior to her role at Reggora, Hill held senior management positions at Blue Sage Solutions and Ellie Mae. Below, Hill answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority […more]

Opinion: Do loan officers need more tech than they have now?

Jun 17, 2022 |

I am about to say something in 2022 that no one in software design and process management would say. Do loan officers need more technology than they currently have? Will new technology change anything? Let that sit a second. After all, my friends probably assume I hit my head and need to reconsider my job […more]

Here’s How to Get Brightland’s Bestselling Honey for Free — But You’d Better Act Fast

Jun 17, 2022 |

Use it for drizzling on your summer fruit and more! READ MORE…

Melissa McCarthy, Home Makeover Host? ‘The Great Giveback’ Premiere Shows Off Her Renovation Chops

Jun 17, 2022 |

The premiere of “The Great Giveback” with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich shows off an incredible renovation for a deserving couple.

2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair by CWP

Jun 17, 2022 |

Special feature: ,Saint Louis Story Stitchers with messages of public health and safety – boosting vaccine confidence and encouraging their peers to take the lead on gun violence prevention. Story stitchers started in ONSL, and we’re glad to have them back and strong. 2:30 – 3:00 pm Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair Noon to 6:30 […more]

Shaquille O’Neal Gets a Collin County Pad, But Don’t Expect to See Him at The Local H-E-B

Jun 17, 2022 |

Shaquille O’Neal, a former National Basketball Association all-star, worked with real estate agent Zac Gideo to buy a home on a 0.228-acre lot in Collin County, according to brokerage Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate. See More…