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Black Knight’s Mortgage Monitor for the month of October looks at current delinquency statistics and their potential downstream effects on inventory and other housing concerns. MORE
The labor market continues to tighten, especially for the construction industry. The count of open construction jobs increased to 410,000 unfilled positions in October, the highest measure in the history of the data series (going back to late 2000). MORE
When Gogo Bethke began her career in real estate back in 2011, the Romanian immigrant felt like social media was her only option to generate leads and close deals. “I I am not from here, so I had to figure out how to convince strangers to buy or sell a house through me,” Bethke explained. “A MORE
Fannie Mae hit a major milestone in 2021 as it has now issued $100 billion in green, multifamily mortgage-backed securities (MBS). MORE
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 210,000 jobs were created in November — a miss from estimates. They also reported 82,000 in positive revisions to the previous jobs report. The unemployment rate is currently at 4.2%. For men and women age 20 and over, it stands at 4.0%. MORE
The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the companies that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s Tech100 award are now open through next Friday, December 17, 2021. To submit your company, go here. MORE
Zillow said Thursday that more than 50% of its remaining iBuying inventory “has sold, is under contract to sell or has reached agreement on disposition terms.”. Also, the company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase up to $750 million in shares of Zillow stock, according to a press release. MORE
Following a strong showing in October , a somewhat disappointing U.S. jobs report released Friday shows that 210,000 non-farm jobs were added in November, bringing the unemployment rate down to 4.2%. While this is a 0.4% decrease in unemployment, the rate is still above the 3.5% MORE
Discover how Balmain & Co streamlines the collection of client warranty claims with online forms and the Procore integration Balmain & Co, a Melbourne-based developer and builder, needed a more efficient means of collecting and processing warranty claims for their buildings’ apartment owners. MORE
A new BC-based brokerage is taking an educational approach that addresses the problems faced by many new agents MORE
Overall mortgage application volume is on the rise, and with rates just above the 3% mark, refinances led purchase apps in a market still hamstrung by supply concerns. The post Falling Rates Spark Run on Refis appeared first on theMReport.com. MORE
Are you getting in your own way? Are you limiting your own success because you don’t believe that it is possible to reach your goal? There is a way you. Read More. MORE
Fannie Mae has completed the issuance of $100 billion of green multifamily mortgage-backed securities (MBS). MORE
Qualia CEO Nate Baker. In the next five-to-10 years, Doma CEO Max Simkoff wants to make it possible for a homebuyer to sign a contract on their new home on a Friday evening and move in on a Monday morning. MORE
BBG recently announced it acquired Tampa-based appraisal firm Trigg, Catlett & Associates. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read on for more details about this acquisition MORE
Leverage Signature fields to improve compliance, expedite processing and approvals, and simplify Signature location Whether you need to capture authorizations on work orders and timesheets or you’re a teacher collecting Signatures on permission slips , electronic Signature fields are important to our day-to-day. MORE
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OptifiNow , a provider of custom CRM solutions for the mortgage lending industry, has announced an integration with LoanScorecard, a provider of non-agency automated underwriting systems. MORE
LoanLogics, a recognized leader in loan quality technology for mortgage manufacturing and loan acquisition, announced Quinn Thomas has joined the company as CRO. “I’m delighted to be joining such a vibrant and talented team at LoanLogics,” Thomas said. MORE
Earlier, Valuation Review reported JLL Valuation Advisory hiring of Dennis Firestone as senior vice president/premier client accounts in its Environmental and Property Condition (EPC) team. MORE
While job gains decelerated in November, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% and the labor force participation rate increased to 61.8%, the highest reading since March 2020. MORE
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Without a common understanding of the differences between data sources, the size of the racial homeownership gap will be unclear, and we can’t begin closing it MORE
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Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” in a recent blog entry discusses appraisers crossing paths with other professionals in the business. These people include, specifically, real estate agents, and those individuals not being happy with appraisers. Read on to learn more MORE
The Winter 2022 issue of Elliman Magazine was published this week and it is quite a beautiful publication. I created a chart for the publication which compares month listing inventory trends across a number of the markets we cover for Douglas Elliman. MORE
home prices increased 1.3% in October compared with September and were up 18% compared with October 2020, however, the rate of appreciation slowed, according to CoreLogic ’s home price index. MORE
October Research, LLC produced a webinar hosted by Valuation Review called “Keys for Operational Efficiency. MORE
Accurate Group recently announced the acquisition of eMerge Property Solutions, a market leader in supplying broker price opinions and other alternative valuation solutions. MORE
Process: Current appraisal practices are controlled by the quirks of each ‘valuation’ industry: appraisal by obsolete assumptions of data difficulty, AVM ‘automated’ models by industrial secrecy, and other non-appraiser products which are under-regulated or over-regulated — depending on original intent. MORE
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 47 states and the District of Columbia in October compared to the previous month while three states lost jobs. MORE
It’s official – housing inventory in America is at a crisis level. The number of active listings hit an all-time low during the week ending November 28, according to a Redfin report published on Wednesday. MORE
“ An audit takes a while.so to be able to shave time off of that is pretty valuable for the customer experience. ” ” — Vladimir Kostovski, Salesforce Consultant, FOR Energy. MORE
78 The suburban shift for single-family home building, which was precipitated in large part by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year continues. MORE
Mortgage rates increased one basis point to 3.11% in the week ending Dec. 2, ignoring the volatility in the financial markets caused by the Omicron Covid variant , according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS mortgage report. MORE
One appraiser reports a driveway to be two cars in size. Another says the same driveway is six cars in size and another says the driveway is an eight-car driveway. They may all be correct! How so? It really depends on how the appraiser is looking at it. MORE
Improve your daily operations and data collection by utilizing these top waste management forms With digital forms, waste management organizations can significantly increase visibility into field team activities to create more efficient communication between in-field and administrative staff. MORE
When I read the announcement that Fifth Wall funded a relatively new startup called ALOFT, I and many of my peers were confused on what the value proposition actually is. MORE
Study: ADUs Can Add 35% to Home’s Value. Accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats, in-law suites, or garage apartments, have been on the rise since the pandemic. ADUs are growing at a rate of 9% or 100,000 per year, according to a new analysis by Porch.com, a home improvement site. MORE
The shortage of appraisers within the industry has been well publicized recently and no doubt plenty of you reading this article have experienced the impact of this shortage first hand. MORE
…white America (government) keeps trying to ‘fix’ Black People who are not broken in the first place! We’ve all heard of redlining. No one doubts it existed and MAY still exist, among private lenders. It’s hard to accept major national banking corps would risk it but it IS possible. MORE
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the companies that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s Tech100 award are now open through next Friday, December 17, 2021. To submit your company, go here.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The shortage of appraisers within the industry has been well publicized recently and no doubt plenty of you reading this article have experienced the impact of this shortage first hand.
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Housing Wire
DECEMBER 2, 2021
It’s official – housing inventory in America is at a crisis level. The number of active listings hit an all-time low during the week ending November 28, according to a Redfin report published on Wednesday.
Miller Samuel
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The Winter 2022 issue of Elliman Magazine was published this week and it is quite a beautiful publication. I created a chart for the publication which compares month listing inventory trends across a number of the markets we cover for Douglas Elliman.
George Dell
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Process: Current appraisal practices are controlled by the quirks of each ‘valuation’ industry: appraisal by obsolete assumptions of data difficulty, AVM ‘automated’ models by industrial secrecy, and other non-appraiser products which are under-regulated or over-regulated — depending on original intent.
The Appraiser Coach
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Are you getting in your own way? Are you limiting your own success because you don’t believe that it is possible to reach your goal? There is a way you. Read More.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 210,000 jobs were created in November — a miss from estimates. They also reported 82,000 in positive revisions to the previous jobs report. The unemployment rate is currently at 4.2%. For men and women age 20 and over, it stands at 4.0%.
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Cleveland Appraisal Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2021
One appraiser reports a driveway to be two cars in size. Another says the same driveway is six cars in size and another says the driveway is an eight-car driveway. They may all be correct! How so? It really depends on how the appraiser is looking at it.
Eyes on Housing
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 47 states and the District of Columbia in October compared to the previous month while three states lost jobs.
Appraiserblogs
DECEMBER 2, 2021
…white America (government) keeps trying to ‘fix’ Black People who are not broken in the first place! We’ve all heard of redlining. No one doubts it existed and MAY still exist, among private lenders. It’s hard to accept major national banking corps would risk it but it IS possible.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Qualia CEO Nate Baker. In the next five-to-10 years, Doma CEO Max Simkoff wants to make it possible for a homebuyer to sign a contract on their new home on a Friday evening and move in on a Monday morning.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
home prices increased 1.3% in October compared with September and were up 18% compared with October 2020, however, the rate of appreciation slowed, according to CoreLogic ’s home price index.
GoForrmz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Leverage Signature fields to improve compliance, expedite processing and approvals, and simplify Signature location Whether you need to capture authorizations on work orders and timesheets or you’re a teacher collecting Signatures on permission slips , electronic Signature fields are important to our day-to-day.
Eyes on Housing
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The suburban shift for single-family home building, which was precipitated in large part by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year continues.
Appraiserblogs
DECEMBER 6, 2021
When I read the announcement that Fifth Wall funded a relatively new startup called ALOFT, I and many of my peers were confused on what the value proposition actually is.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Mortgage rates increased one basis point to 3.11% in the week ending Dec. 2, ignoring the volatility in the financial markets caused by the Omicron Covid variant , according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS mortgage report.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Black Knight’s Mortgage Monitor for the month of October looks at current delinquency statistics and their potential downstream effects on inventory and other housing concerns.
Valuation Review
DECEMBER 8, 2021
BBG recently announced it acquired Tampa-based appraisal firm Trigg, Catlett & Associates. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read on for more details about this acquisition
Eyes on Housing
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The labor market continues to tighten, especially for the construction industry. The count of open construction jobs increased to 410,000 unfilled positions in October, the highest measure in the history of the data series (going back to late 2000).
GoForrmz
DECEMBER 7, 2021
“ An audit takes a while.so to be able to shave time off of that is pretty valuable for the customer experience. ” ” — Vladimir Kostovski, Salesforce Consultant, FOR Energy.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Following a strong showing in October , a somewhat disappointing U.S. jobs report released Friday shows that 210,000 non-farm jobs were added in November, bringing the unemployment rate down to 4.2%. While this is a 0.4% decrease in unemployment, the rate is still above the 3.5%
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Fannie Mae hit a major milestone in 2021 as it has now issued $100 billion in green, multifamily mortgage-backed securities (MBS).
Valuation Review
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Accurate Group recently announced the acquisition of eMerge Property Solutions, a market leader in supplying broker price opinions and other alternative valuation solutions.
Eyes on Housing
DECEMBER 3, 2021
While job gains decelerated in November, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% and the labor force participation rate increased to 61.8%, the highest reading since March 2020.
GoForrmz
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Discover how Balmain & Co streamlines the collection of client warranty claims with online forms and the Procore integration Balmain & Co, a Melbourne-based developer and builder, needed a more efficient means of collecting and processing warranty claims for their buildings’ apartment owners.
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 6, 2021
When Gogo Bethke began her career in real estate back in 2011, the Romanian immigrant felt like social media was her only option to generate leads and close deals. “I I am not from here, so I had to figure out how to convince strangers to buy or sell a house through me,” Bethke explained. “A
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Overall mortgage application volume is on the rise, and with rates just above the 3% mark, refinances led purchase apps in a market still hamstrung by supply concerns. The post Falling Rates Spark Run on Refis appeared first on theMReport.com.
Valuation Review
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Earlier, Valuation Review reported JLL Valuation Advisory hiring of Dennis Firestone as senior vice president/premier client accounts in its Environmental and Property Condition (EPC) team.
Empire Appraisal Group
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Study: ADUs Can Add 35% to Home’s Value. Accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats, in-law suites, or garage apartments, have been on the rise since the pandemic. ADUs are growing at a rate of 9% or 100,000 per year, according to a new analysis by Porch.com, a home improvement site.
GoForrmz
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Improve your daily operations and data collection by utilizing these top waste management forms With digital forms, waste management organizations can significantly increase visibility into field team activities to create more efficient communication between in-field and administrative staff.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Fannie Mae has completed the issuance of $100 billion of green multifamily mortgage-backed securities (MBS).
Valuation Review
DECEMBER 6, 2021
October Research, LLC produced a webinar hosted by Valuation Review called “Keys for Operational Efficiency.
Urban
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Without a common understanding of the differences between data sources, the size of the racial homeownership gap will be unclear, and we can’t begin closing it
Mortgagebroker News
DECEMBER 6, 2021
A new BC-based brokerage is taking an educational approach that addresses the problems faced by many new agents
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Zillow said Thursday that more than 50% of its remaining iBuying inventory “has sold, is under contract to sell or has reached agreement on disposition terms.”. Also, the company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase up to $750 million in shares of Zillow stock, according to a press release.
Appraisal Buzz
DECEMBER 8, 2021
LoanLogics, a recognized leader in loan quality technology for mortgage manufacturing and loan acquisition, announced Quinn Thomas has joined the company as CRO. “I’m delighted to be joining such a vibrant and talented team at LoanLogics,” Thomas said.
Valuation Review
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Dustin Harris, “The Appraiser Coach,” in a recent blog entry discusses appraisers crossing paths with other professionals in the business. These people include, specifically, real estate agents, and those individuals not being happy with appraisers. Read on to learn more
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