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Coldwell Banker Realty welcomes new Boston team

Housing Wire

No one else compares when it comes to brand recognition and tools to market our clients’ homes. joined the business in 2009, bringing extensive experience in sales, marketing and strategic management. They formerly operated the RE/MAX Revolution franchise in Watertown, Massachusetts, one of New England’s first RE/MAX franchises.

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Why equity-tapping challenges may make reverse mortgages ‘inevitable’

Housing Wire

Lenders have rarely underwritten more than 100,000 federally insured ones in any fiscal year, and that hasn’t happened since 2009,” Lieber wrote. may necessitate a broader adoption of home equity-tapping tools, the column said. But their equity is also a tool. But most people “reject reverse mortgages,” according to the column.

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Mortgage Educators and Compliance acquired by 360training

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“By combining expertise and resources, we aim to elevate our ability to equip individuals and businesses within the lending sector with specialized knowledge and tools, empowering them to navigate the intricate landscape of financial services with confidence and excellence,” said Samantha Montalbano, COO of 360training.

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Buyers viewed just eight homes before making their purchase

Housing Wire

Right after the Great Recession, between 2009 and 2011, buyers viewed a median of 12 homes before purchasing, as inventory was plentiful. In 2021, 95% of buyers use online tools to look for houses, with 51% reporting that they found their eventual home online.

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Clear Capital expands its partnership with ValueLink

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property through field valuation services and analytics tools while improving their workflows with platform technologies. Founded in 2009, ValueLink Software provides valuation management technology for lenders, appraisal management companies, and appraisers.

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WSFS president talks motivation for reverse mortgage survey, potential future action

Housing Wire

It found that more people seem to be aware of the potential value that a reverse mortgage could provide for older homeowners, including as a tool to age in place and to provide greater cash flow in retirement. Since Ruben joined the organization, reverse mortgages have not been a major focus of the company, he said.

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Real estate tech roundup: Hubzu and Brookfield Residential

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The app offers potential buyers tools to find, research and bid on homes via a competitive auction format. Since 2009, it has facilitated the more than 4.5 Brookfield Residential has announced the expansion of Empower, a set of tools for homebuyers that to offer more choices and smart-home options for their home purchases.