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• Why are mortgage rates surging? September 30, 2023
  Mortgage rates hit a new yearly high last week of 7.65% before dropping just a little to end the week at 7.44%.
• Mr. Cooper CEO Jay Bray on the challenges and opportunities in acquiring Home Point Capital September 29, 2023
  Mr. Cooper CEO Jay Bray offers details on the Home Point Capital acquisition, and any added complexities that may have been encountered.
• As rising mortgage rates push buyers to the brink, sellers are starting to cut prices September 29, 2023
  In some markets, more than 50% of active listings have had a price cut as mortgage rates rise ever closer to the 8% mark.
• Franchisee drops sexual misconduct claims against Keller Williams September 29, 2023
  Inga Dow has dropped her sexual misconduct claims against Keller Williams and Gary Keller, while ex-CEO John Davis still faces two claims.
• To overcome surging mortgage rates, borrowers are turning to mom and dad September 29, 2023
  As mortgage rates surge, buyers are increasingly turning to family members to become non-occupant co-borrowers to overcome DTI issues.
• HUD highlights fair housing protections based on shared ancestry and ethnicity September 29, 2023
  Federal agencies including HUD are reminding Americans of certain Civil Rights Act protections under Title VI.
• MoxiWorks boosts customer engagement with new product integration September 29, 2023
  MoxiWorks, a real estate technology platform, just made it easier to create and share presentations thanks to its latest product integration.
• David Childers named new CEO of Keeping Current Matters September 29, 2023
  David Childers has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer at Keeping Current Matters, the company announced on Wednesday.
• NAR, brokerages say Sitzer/Burnett plaintiffs are trying to dodge cross examination September 29, 2023
  The NAR and brokerages believe the plaintiffs are looking to dodge cross examination to avoid testimony that could conflict with other class representatives.
• Meet the new kid on the brokerage block: iad Group September 29, 2023
  Paris-based brand iad Group is extending its global footprint to the U.S., launching its operation in Florida.