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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

During the 2007-10 mortgage default meltdown, appraisals were a target of complaints and allegations by lenders, the GSEs, some state appraisal boards, and a few unscrupulous entrepreneurs. Between 2002-2005 in many markets, the real estate market was scorching, much like it is today. We are seeing that as a profession again.

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6 best Michigan real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

To find the best Michigan real estate school with expert instruction and valuable study resources, look no further than our Michigan real estate school guide. Becoming a Michigan real estate agent is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants flexible working hours and high earning potential.

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Homepie CEO Brad Rice on making FSBO easier

Housing Wire

Ironically, the technology he’s developed can be a benefit to real estate agents as well. When I originated loans, there were a certain number of people that just didn’t need an agent — because the buyers and sellers knew each other in some fashion. But under the covers, we’re extremely real estate agent-friendly.

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Opinion: Riding the wave

Housing Wire

To that I say, timing is everything in real estate. As the spring selling season kicks off, many educated sellers know that buyers are experiencing spring fever and are tired of sitting on the fence watching home prices increase. Serious buyers showed discernment as they know inventory is growing. With only 1.3

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How JVM Lending plans to expand without any loan originators

Housing Wire

Back in the 2007-2009 meltdown, we had loan officers with us at that time. Under the revamped mode, business development officers build relationships with real estate agents to get leads and client advisors take incoming leads from borrowers.

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Why are existing home prices rising when sales are still so low?

Housing Wire

The one thing that is positive this year which is different than last year is new listing data is rising year over year, nothing spectacular, but it’s a positive story for housing This means we have more sellers that will be buyers in 2024. million, and in 2007, it peaked at 4 million. million units, up 4.7% from February and 14.4%

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Brian Gubernick

Housing Wire

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Brian Gubernick, chief real estate officer at Homeward. I’ve been in the residential real estate business for over 15 years, but most of my experience has been on the agent and brokerage side of things. . HousingWire: What is the weirdest job you’ve ever had?