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The opportunity cost of modern-day redlining

Housing Wire

Modern-day redlining persists, and it’s costing lenders millions in legal fees. For example, since home appraisals consider trends in past property values, BIPOC neighborhoods may be considered “risky” due to historic segregation and the cumulative effects of chronic underinvestment. From 2020 to 2030, the Urban Institute projects 8.5

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Yes, the process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers , home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company, and possibly others is complex. It doesn’t lend itself to a 24-hour cycle. The title industry has finally put the foundation in place for a modernized workflow.

HOA 408
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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

The process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company and possibly others is complex. It doesn’t lend itself to a 24-hour cycle. The title industry has finally put the foundation in place for a modernized workflow.

HOA 395