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Construction tech startup Modulous raises $11.5 million

Housing Wire

Seattle and London-based construction technology company Modulous has raised $11.5 based real estate developer, CEMEX Ventures , the venture arm of construction giant CEMEX ; Blackhorn Ventures (U.S.); based real estate developer, CEMEX Ventures , the venture arm of construction giant CEMEX ; Blackhorn Ventures (U.S.);

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Utah Professional Women in Building group leaves a mark

Housing Wire

In 2018, Kristin Smith was tasked with starting the first-ever Utah Professional Women in Building group. Now, in 2021, the large, female-only company designed and constructed a home that was showcased in the 2021 Utah Valley Parade of Homes — and sold to benefit several good causes. Utah Professional Women in Building group.

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Opinion: Reformed FHA program will offer lenders new business opportunities

Housing Wire

Thanks to the efficiencies baked into the construction processes of manufactured homes, these factory-built houses are both faster and less expensive to build than site-built homes, saving buyers between $50,000 to $100,000 per unit.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

Accreditations and designations Highlight your professional credentials and any special designations you’ve earned. With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales.

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Fannie Mae Changes 2018

Robinson Appraisal Group

The Market Conditions Addendum (Form 1004MC) is designed to enhance the transparency of the market trends and conditions conclusions made by the appraiser. The post Fannie Mae Changes 2018 appeared first on The Robinson Appraisal Group, LLC. So what is the 1004MC form?

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These markets are attracting the most out-of-state real estate investors

Housing Wire

The 30% of purchases going to out-of-state buyers in Allen County so far in 2020 is up from 21% in 2019 and 11% in 2018. We wanted to invest capital back into the area in which we grew up,” said Wenzel, who is partnering in the venture with a long-time friend who is a designer and general contractor in Connecticut. per square foot.

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Beware of gloom and doom housing market crash headlines

Housing Wire

It was more noticeable than what we saw in 2018. months, builders pull back, and new construction stalls. We saw this in 2018 and then spent the entire year of 2019 selling off the excess inventory. It is not designed to generate sensational headlines. Mortgage rates followed, which dampened demand. It is currently at 3.6