Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 22, 2024

Valverde has served with McCargo for the past two years, leading the agency through numerous critical initiatives and has spearheaded work in the global investment community to expand the value proposition of Ginnie Mae’s mortgage-backed securities program. McCargo’s confirmation, with bipartisan support by the U.S.

Government 221

Government Finance Development Investing 221

Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

The way that someone refers to the concept of diverse communities in their interactions with consumers and housing professionals can be a key indicator about their mindset. We’re calling everyone ’minorities,’ when in reality, we just have diverse communities,” she said. “As I don’t typically talk about ’prequalification.’

Real Estate 296

Real Estate Business Mortgage Marketing 296

Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

million available to support housing counseling services for homeowners, homebuyers and renters. Such funding will also directly support the work of housing counseling offering required Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) sessions. We look forward to submitting our application in support of obtaining maximum funding.

Design 367

Design Mortgage Home Improvement Training 367

Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

As people across the country celebrated MLK day on January 16th, Greg Bradbard, president of Hope Through Housing, sat down with HousingWire to talk about the impact the grant will have on his organization and the affordable housing community at large. HousingWire: What can you tell us about the mission of Hope Through Housing?

Property Management 364

Property Management Training Development Transportation 364

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

“Matt’s deep experience and passion for helping customers grow aligns well with our efforts to help mortgage lenders support consumers as they pursue their dreams of homeownership,” Nate Clear, president of FirstFunding, said in a statement. FirstFunding is a wholly owned subsidiary of First American Financial Corp.

Investors 297

Investors Mortgage Marketing Lending 297

Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

Despite billions of dollars in public support, few Americans know about FHLBanks. As a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE), the FHLBank system is Congressionally chartered to receive unique subsidies, tax exemptions, and powers, in exchange for providing the public benefits of supporting affordable housing and community development.

Government 412

Government Insurance Development Finance 412

Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

BRENT CHANDLER: FormFree’s commitment to the American Red Cross stems back to its founding in 2008 when we began supporting the nonprofit through participation in blood drives, food drives and fundraisers. Incredibly, the total amount of financial support nearly doubled at our 2021 tournament, which brought in more than $57,000.

Training 474

Training Technology Mortgage 474

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In his new position, EQA Mortgage ’s former president will strive to bring unmatched support to mortgage brokers who sell non-QM products. It’s not just about offering non-QM loans; it’s about providing a foundation for brokers to confidently navigate this complex market,” Yoon said in a statement.

Lending 349

Lending Design Mortgage Marketing 349

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

“These enhancements highlight the structural aspects of Ginnie Mae’s mission and program, which drive broader access to mortgage financing and affordable homeownership and rental opportunities for historically underserved communities,” the company said in a statement.

Investors 376

Investors Investing Tools Government 376

Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2023

Freddie Mac announced on Wednesday a new affordable housing program, “HeritageOne,” that is intended to boost homeownership rates in Native American communities. The goal is to widen homeownership access in these communities. We look forward to making HeritageOne widespread in tribal lands.”

Finance 370

Finance Development Mortgage 370

Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2024

Freddie Mac updated its single-family social bond framework which includes refinements to its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) disclosures, “designed to further support underserved borrowers’ access to credit and affordable housing as part of the company’s mission and goals,” the announcement said.

Investors 414

Investors Lending Finance Design 414

Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2023

The goal is to provide support to organizations that address Fair Housing Act violations and funding Private Enforcement Initiative grantees to continue fair housing enforcement efforts. Far too many families in our country still face unconscionable prejudice, both as renters and homeowners,” said HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge in a statement.

Property Appraisal 364

Property Appraisal Valuation Development Appraisal 364

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Volunteers from Planet Home Lending didn’t just donate canned goods and other grocery items — they got their hands dirty, pulled weeds, fertilized plants and supported multiple organizations through their volunteer efforts. Planting trees helps sequester our nation’s carbon footprint.

Lending 377

Lending Development Business Mortgage 377

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Since its foundation 85 years ago, NHAR has remained committed to providing its members with support and resources to serve consumers in an efficient, effective and ethical manner; and to advocate for private property rights. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision.

Realtors 383

Realtors Brokerage Tools Inventory 383

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Our beta ambassadors have been instrumental in shaping a program that not only aids communities but also provides new avenues for business growth in challenging markets,” said Messerli, executive director of FirstHome IQ.

Tools 400

Tools Loan Officers Real Estate Development 400

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Makinney Group, recognized for their community involvement and referral transactions, brings 35 years of combined experience in the Chicagoland real estate market to Compass. This latest addition underscores Compass efforts to provide support for real estate professionals in Elmhurst and surrounding communities. “We

Real Estate 370

Real Estate Agents Brokerage Technology 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) on Monday released a new guidebook that highlights support for the expansion of high-speed broadband internet service to public housing authorities, multifamily owners and operators, and Native American tribal communities in urban and rural areas. BEAD will provide $42.45

Training 366

Training Development Construction Technology 366

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The response to our soft invitation to this program has really been inspiring,” said Messerli, FirstHomeIQ’s executive director. “We FirstHome IQ , a new nonprofit founded by industry leaders Kristin Messerli , Dave Savage and Todd Bookspan , launched its Ambassador Program today to end the financial literacy crisis in the U.S.

Realtors 406

Realtors Real Estate Development Mortgage 406

Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

“We spent a lot of time talking to our current customer base and trying to figure out exactly what they needed, and what they wanted to feel more supported from Divvy,” CEO Adena Hefets , a 2020 HousingWire Rising Star , said. “We It is very aligned with our mission,” Hefets said. “It per month after a five-day free trial.

Real Estate Agent 385

Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Finance 385

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

“We are proud to introduce expanded support for joint ventures that frees credit unions to offer customized member experiences while reaping all the benefits of the CUSO model,” Rich Gagliano, CEO of Dark Matter Technologies, said in a prepared statement.

Technology 384

Technology Lending Development Mortgage 384

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The effort will use $10 billion of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to boost the housing supply, including acquisition, rehabilitation and commercial-to-residential property conversions. With a shortage of millions of homes nationwide, we need to utilize every resource at our disposal to increase housing supply.”

Transportation 410

Transportation Development Design Finance 410

Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

That is why it is critical that the title insurance industry — alongside our industry partners — has made it a priority to help more Americans benefit from homeownership by making the process more affordable and accessible. Fees add up in transaction While the cost of title insurance is less than.5%

Insurance 367

Insurance Logistics Real Estate Law 367

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

On HousingWire branding calls earlier this year, someone asked us what our tagline, “Moving Markets Forward,” means to me. And, during that time, it was our goal to not only provide the support and community so many of us needed, but also to share the unique situation the housing market was in.

Housing Market 364

Housing Market Marketing Real Estate Mortgage 364

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

The importance of giving back to the community has never been more crucial or weighted with as much importance by the business world as right now. Real estate agents and business leaders play a pivotal role in improving the cities in which they operate, making community service an essential value to their professions.

Real Estate Agent 323

Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 323

Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Real estate professionals across the country are taking action to help support their colleagues in Maui after the devastating wildfires that began on Aug. million in disaster relief aid to the Realtors Association of Maui to support victims. Our team remains in touch with our agents and leaders on the ground to offer support.

Real Estate 359

Real Estate Realtors Brokerage Transportation 359

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Seniors who have employed some kind of home-based health care service have a higher acceptance and adoption of home-based hospice services, which can provide personalized support for end-of-life care, according to a study by Rutgers University ’s School of Nursing. The findings were first reported by Hospice News.

402

402

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

3️ Our brain rewards us for staying in our comfort zone Stagnation is the enemy of progress. Developing resilience and a growth mindset can encourage us to explore new markets, try innovative marketing strategies, and expand our services, ultimately achieving greater success.

Real Estate 386

Real Estate Real Estate Agent Client Relationships Training 386

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

The Innovative Housing Showcase is a testament to our nation’s unwavering commitment to moving the housing sector forward,” HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said in a statement. HUD expects as many as 4,000 people, “including policymakers, housing industry representatives, media, and the public,” to attend the event across all three days.

Design 385

Design Technology Development Construction 385

Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

With our commitment to providing insights that housing professionals can make decisions on, HousingWire announced a new partnership with Greater Bergen Realtors , delivering exclusive news, market data and housing research to agents in New Jersey’s Greater Bergen Realtors association.

Realtors 330

Realtors Real Estate Agents Housing Market 330

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

HousingWire recently spoke with Austin Niemiec, executive vice president of Rocket Pro TPO, about how the company plans to build off its recent rebrand and how its “We’ll figure it out” approach helped it continue to support broker partners throughout 2020. This all starts with our culture and, specifically, our ISMs.

Training 449

Training Clients Business Tools 449

Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

“I’m extremely proud of all the ways in which TomAI has been helping our clients to navigate these challenges, however I want to stress the fact that this is just one tool in the entire warehouse of tools that coaching provides,” Ferry said.

Tools 294

Tools Real Estate Training Real Estate Agent 294

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Our multichannel business model revolves around brokers’ best interests and allows us to work with them to support their own objectives.” We want to make it easy for our customers, and it’s on us to ensure our partners are poised to succeed.”

Lending 304

Lending Clients Business Technology 304

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Our singular focus at The Loan Store is to equip our partners with tools and products that enable them to cast a wider net and support more homebuyers in their respective communities,” Phil Shoemaker , CEO of The Loan Store, said.

Lending 375

Lending Design Government Tools 375

Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2022

But our national housing policy cannot just be about housing units. For the first time in our nation’s history, the bill would create a real source of funding for enriched supportive services for the millions of low-income families, seniors, and disabled persons living in federally assisted affordable housing units.

Development 369

Development Construction Design Inventory 369

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

“FHFA is focused on ensuring that the FHLBank System serves as a stable and reliable source of liquidity in support of its housing finance and community development objectives – and does so in a safe and sound manner.” In this area, FHFA aims to expand its focus on housing and community development through three key actions.

Finance 325

Finance Development Mortgage Government 325

Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2023

In this role, Banks will focus on community products, including CCM Community Promise, CCM Smart Start, and other down payment assistance programs. “There is a dire need for affordable housing in underserved communities,” said Banks. The company has named Jayma Banks to fill this role.

Retail 314

Retail Mortgage Insurance Government 314

Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

Editor’s note: For 15 years, our HousingWire mission has been Moving Markets Forward. Our content is tightly focused on news and information that housing professionals need to grow their business and thrive in a constantly changing market. million to expand homeless street outreach, permanent housing options and supportive services.

Landlords 364

Landlords Development Investing Training 364