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Hometap reaches $1B in home equity investments 

Housing Wire

“As Americans continue to amass record levels of equity in their homes, they need tools that increase access and reduce stress, particularly as they struggle to manage high interest rates , inflation , personal debt, and other obstacles to reach their long-term financial goals.”

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Housing markets with flood and wildfire risk are booming

Housing Wire

Homeowners and renters may not have felt the full impact of climate-related disasters since, oftentimes, they do not end up directly paying for renovations or repairs necessitated by an adverse climate event, Fairweather said. Recently, prominent insurance companies have exited some of these areas.

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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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William Raveis ain’t no stinkin’ iBuyer

Housing Wire

Residential brokerage and mortgage lender William Raveis is buying its clients’ homes across New England, the tri-state area and Florida. Its agents are tasked with marketing and selling the home, using their local expertise, Raveis said. .”

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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance?

Assurance Financial

In some cases, you may have to take out several loans or pay for something called private mortgage insurance (PMI). Read on to learn more about how private mortgage insurance can allow you to purchase a home, even if you don’t have enough resources to make a standard down payment. What Is PMI?

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

Inviting an SFR lawsuit Invitation Homes earlier this year failed to convince a judge to dismiss a pending whistleblower lawsuit filed against the company in federal court in San Diego that alleges it made improvements at scores of properties in California without first securing required building permits.

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When Should You Seek an Appraisal to Eliminate PMI?

East Coast Appraisal

Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, allows lenders to offer home loans to buyers without the traditional 20 percent down payment. This insurance covers the risk of financing a mortgage with less equity from the buyer. But for most homeowners, PMI mainly represents an extra fee on their monthly mortgage statement.