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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier 

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Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster. Using automated valuation models “leads to relatively lower racial gaps,” according to Freddie Mac. .

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Veros acquires appraisal management company Valligent

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Its bend toward digital valuation services comes during a time of growing acceptance by Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and the VA to use desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals. Earlier this week, Class Valuation , one of the country’s largest AMCs, acquired 75-worker strong AppraisalTek for an undisclosed sum. Sponsored Video.

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Clear Capital will lay off 27% of its workforce

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Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S. due to the slowdown in the housing market, according to the firm. Real estate valuation analysts are most affected by the cut in Roseville, with 25 out of a job. TechCrunch first reported the layoffs on Friday.

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Clear Capital cuts 24% of its workforce in restructuring

Housing Wire

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital has conducted a new round of layoffs as part of a company restructuring plan. The firm announced on Wednesday that it was eliminating about 24% of its workforce, or over 250 jobs, as it restructures departments and consolidates teams amid a tough housing market.

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11 Twitter accounts to help you stay up-to-date on the housing market

Housing Wire

Mortgage professionals are no exception – whether you find yourself tweeting for work or in your free time, you may also want to follow accounts for people and organizations that are relevant to the industry in order to stay up-to-date on the latest news about the housing market. economy and specializes in the housing market.

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The purchase market is an opportunity for the title industry

Housing Wire

Prognosticators are already suggesting the mortgage market has recently “peaked.” If the past two decades are any indication, the impending purchase-dominated market will bring discussion of softening margins and higher expenses. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. But not everyone will be prepared.

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LRES acquires REO services firm Keystone Asset Management

Housing Wire

LRES Corporation , a California-based REO and valuation services company , has inked a deal to acquire Keystone Asset Management , a REO property management firm that also offers related services. Its services include property valuation, REO asset management, property preservation, property tax consulting and home insurance.

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