Today’s Real Estate News

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• Fannie Mae survey suggests lenders eye eNote growth in 2025 August 14, 2025
  The survey found that only 22% of lenders currently use eNotes, but 62% expect to adopt the technology within the next two years.
  Sarah Wolak
• Closinglock adds two-way text messaging for title insurance August 14, 2025
  The feature allows real-time communication with buyers, sellers, lenders and agents, and links each conversation to the relevant transaction.
  Jonathan Delozier
• CATIC approves AI-powered title search platform for North Carolina August 14, 2025
  The move provides hold harmless protection against errors or claims for attorneys — a first for AI-powered title searching in the state.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Cenlar’s Leslie Peeler addresses ‘disruptive AI’ solutions in mortgage servicing August 14, 2025
  Cenlar COO Leslie Peeler told the AI Summit audience about the opportunities for AI and generative AI to reduce the costs of servicing.
  Sarah Wolak
• Top-producing southern California agent joins eXp Realty August 14, 2025
  She has worked in real estate for 20-plus years — surpassing $70 million in 2024 sales and closing up to 88 transactions in a single year.
  Jonathan Delozier
• How real estate professionals win using the C.H.I.E.F.S. formula August 14, 2025
  The C.H.I.E.F.S. Formula is holistic approach to goal setting that real estate professionals can use to bring structure, focus, and balance to their lives.
  John S. Finn, Jr
• The Real Brokerage launches free coaching program to all agents August 14, 2025
  The program will run from Sept. 30 to Nov. 18 and is open to all agents, regardless of brokerage affiliation. Participation is free.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Foreclosure activity jumps 13% from a year ago to reach 2025 peak August 14, 2025
  Nationwide, one in every 3,939 housing units had a foreclosure filing in July, and Nevada led as the state with the highest foreclosure rate.
  Sarah Wolak
• Investor sentiment rebounds after 2-year low, still trails 2024 levels August 14, 2025
  The share of investors who said the market was better or much better than a year earlier jumped to 48% from 31% in the spring.
  Jonathan Delozier
• Mortgage delinquency rates improved in Q2 but show future warning signs August 14, 2025
  MBA’s Marina Walsh warns that labor market softening and rising consumer debt in other areas could drive mortgage delinquencies higher.
  Sarah Wolak