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Hometap reaches $1B in home equity investments 

Housing Wire

“This milestone is a testament to the momentum our platform has achieved over the last six years due to the increased awareness of and demand for home equity products, including home equity investments in particular, among both homeowners and investors,” Hometap co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Glass said in a statement. “As

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HUD launches manufactured home community loan program

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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Compass’s title firm runs into trouble in Washington

Housing Wire

The Insurance Commissioner for the state of Washington apparently concluded that Modus offered real estate agents and their clients a “thing of value,” such as free home warranties, other closing-related services, in exchange for switching their escrow and title services to Modus. In all, Compass has lost $1.1 billion as of Dec.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. It even integrates with commonly used tools like Salesforce , Follow Up Boss and Hubspot so you can easily target your existing contact lists.

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William Raveis ain’t no stinkin’ iBuyer

Housing Wire

. “We’re giving them an offer to unlock their equity and move forward to make an offer on their next home,” Ryan Raveis, co-president of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance (WRRE) , said in an interview with HousingWire.

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Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines

Listing Spark

The FHA has insured over nine million mortgages since 2009 , and as home prices have climbed higher than ever in the past three years, many prospective homeowners are turning to FHA loans due to the increased assistance and down payment requirements. Look for properties with enough renovation needs to justify a three-month window.

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Crunching Numbers: Using an Investment Property Closing Costs Calculator

Listing Spark

These figures include a ballpark on ROI for rental properties, a clear idea of your expected profit on a flip after renovation and resale, and a detailed list of the expenses you’ll incur to process the property. Many investors stop at calculating buyer closing costs, renovations, and holding costs.