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The mortgage broker renaissance by Ryan Smith
Mortgage brokers’ market share tumbled after the 2008 housing meltdown, but now brokers are coming back in a big way. MPA sits down with AIME’s Anthony Casa to find out why – and how to keep the trend going
Opendoor and Redfin combine to give consumers more choice by Kimberly Greene
Their new partnership aims to provide more options to home sellers, giving them the ability to request an Opendoor offer through Redfin’s site and mobile apps

Real estate disruptor pulls out of US after just 2 years by Ryan Smith
After seeing its stock plummet 75%, the UK real estate startup is exiting the US market
Most Americans bide time before selling their home at a lower price by Candyd Mendoza
But around 12% would rather not sell than drop their listing price
Redfin rolls out its all-cash offer program in Austin by Candyd Mendoza
RedfinNow enables homeowners to close a sale within a week

Black Knight taps new chief information officer by Candyd Mendoza
The new exec will oversee the company’s tech infrastructure planning and deployment
Indiana man gets 7 years in $1.47m foreclosure scam by Ryan Smith
The scam targeted distressed homeowners with false promises of foreclosure relief
Special advisor to FHFA head leaving agency by Candyd Mendoza
The expert also advised HUD’s Secretary from 2009 to 2012