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mPower Aims to Continue to Inspire in Philadelphia
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s mPower initiative–MBA Promoting Opportunities for Women to Extend their Reach–was created after MBA Chief Operating Officer Marcia Davies noticed something that surprised her: more and more women were attending industry events, but they just didn’t seem to know each other the way many male attendees did.
eShow Guide Quote: Oct. 11, 2023
“There is a strong network of housing counselors and other trusted organizations in Philadelphia that we are actively engaging in our education and outreach efforts to potential buyers.”
–Mortgage Bankers Association Associate Vice President of Affordable Housing Initiatives Wendy Penn, discussing MBA’s CONVERGENCE Initiative Expanding into Philadelphia.
KBRA: Older Office Buildings Struggling
KBRA, New York, said in the current office environment, older buildings are seeing particular challenges.
MISMO Seeks Public Comment on eVault Standards and SMART Doc Validation Rules
MISMO, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, yesterday announced that it is seeking public comment on the new eVault Standards and SMART Doc Validation Rules documents created to help provide clarity to eVault interoperability for all parties in a real estate transaction. The 30-day public comment period runs through Nov. 7, 2023.
Rents Largely Flat in September, RealPage, Redfin Find
According to RealPage Analytics, Richardson, Texas, and Redfin, Seattle, rents were fairly flat in September.
CONVERGENCE: Strategies for Serving Millennial and Gen Z Homebuyers Nov. 2
Join us for an educational webinar to explore the unique housing challenges and emerging trends that millennials and Gen Z homebuyers face.
Veros Projects 2.2% Home Value Appreciation
Veros Real Estate Solutions, Santa Ana, Calif., projects home values will appreciate 2.2% over the next 12 months.
MBA Weekly Survey Oct. 11: Mortgage Applications Increase
Mortgage applications increased 0.6 percent from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 6, 2023.
ConcertMBA Presents: Tim McGraw
Fresh off his announcement that Tim McGraw is headlining his 2024 “Standing Room Only Tour,” the three-time Grammy Award-winning star will take the Concert MBA stage at MBA’s Annual Convention & Expo (MBA Annual23) in Philadelphia on Tuesday, October 17.