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Here are 2020’s hottest housing markets according to ZIP code

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Realtor.com released its hottest ZIP codes of 2020 report on Tuesday, which revealed that more towns in the Northeast made the list than last year. The post Here are 2020’s hottest housing markets according to ZIP code appeared first on HousingWire.

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Wow — 6 million existing home sales! However, context is key with 2020 housing market data

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With that in mind, I would like to revisit my 2020 thoughts on the U.S. No doubt about it, the COVID crisis has taken some juice out of the 2020 housing market. The big question for the rest of 2020 is whether or not we will get total home sales of 6.2

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RON transactions increase 547% in 2020

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Adoption of remote online notarization soared 547% in 2020, according to a new survey from the American Land Title Association of major vendors working in the RON space. Comparing Q2 vs Q3 2020, FundingShield found a 30% increase in fraud/risk exposure in CPL errors and issues.

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Tiny homes are big winners in 2020

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The post Tiny homes are big winners in 2020 appeared first on HousingWire. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to work remotely , downsize, or employ alternative money-saving techniques, the flexibility of a tiny home has never been more attractive to consumers.

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The 2021 housing market will be stronger than 2020

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HW : You start your commentary with a bold prediction: The 2021 housing market will be stronger than 2020. Get $75 off your initial membership with coupon code “intro75” The post The 2021 housing market will be stronger than 2020 appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing 2020 recap: Demographics popped the housing bubble boys

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For perspective, I am starting with the condition of the 2020 housing market before the first infections. Before COVID-19, in the first two months of the year, the 2020 housing market appeared on a powerful upswing. But the 2020 U.S. What a crazy year we have all been through.

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The housing bubble boys blew it in 2020

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This epic headline punctured any bubbles the 2020 bubble boys had left in their arsenal. Well, here we are in 2020 entering into the best housing demographic patch ever recorded in U.S. So, let’s take a look at the housing data in 2020 so far.

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Here are the 2020 HW Insiders

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Many of the 2020 HW Insiders are from these operations roles, and their talent was put to the test during unprecedented times. For this week only, HW+ members get a sneak peak at the 2020 HW Insiders. 1, 2020. The post Here are the 2020 HW Insiders appeared first on HousingWire.

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Mortgage lending volume in 2020 likely to break records

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in 2020 and 2.7% The post Mortgage lending volume in 2020 likely to break records appeared first on HousingWire. Fannie Mae , the world’s largest mortgage financier, said mortgage lending this year probably will reach an all-time high of $3.9 trillion.

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Rate lock data suggests record $4T in 2020 mortgages

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New rate lock data suggests 2020 will end with over $4 trillion worth of originations, easily a record. This suggests that origination and prepayment activity will likely remain elevated well into Q4 2020,” he said in a statement.

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Here are the 2020 HousingWire Vanguards

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The 2020 list of HousingWire Vanguard potential candidates was more competitive than ever before. One of the 2020 HousingWire Vanguards, William Lyons, appeared on season 4 of Shark Tank to ask for an investment on his real estate investing website. 1, 2020. Get $75 off your initial membership with coupon code “intro75” The post Here are the 2020 HousingWire Vanguards appeared first on HousingWire.

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The downside of the hot 2020 housing market: rapid home-price growth

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Demand for housing was strong in early 2020, before the COVID-19 crisis hit. Instead of a housing crash, as many others predicted would be the lasting consequence of shut-down policies and massive job losses across the nation, the opposite happened as the 2020 U.S.

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Black Knight: 2020 ends with 2.8 million in forbearance

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How 2020 raised the stakes for the mortgage industry. The post Black Knight: 2020 ends with 2.8 The number of mortgages in active forbearance rose by 20,000 last week, according to a Friday report from Black Knight.

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Multi-closing fraud risk holds steady in 2020

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A new annual report from CoreLogic shows multi-closing fraud risk held steady in 2020 after having decreased the past several years. According to the CoreLogic Multi-Close Alert Program (MCAP), 2020 is projected to have a similar level of findings as was seen in 2019.

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Here are 2020’s top companies in title so far

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The title industry experienced quite a rush in the second quarter of 2020 with $4.18 The post Here are 2020’s top companies in title so far appeared first on HousingWire. billion in title insurance premiums generated.

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[PULSE] The 2020 refi wave: Where activity is strongest, where it’s not, and what’s ahead

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trillion MBA is forecasting for 2020. 1, 2020, it was not unusual to see lenders quoting higher rates for refinances relative to purchase loans. The post [PULSE] The 2020 refi wave: Where activity is strongest, where it’s not, and what’s ahead appeared first on HousingWire.

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The housing market is hot, but not in a bubble

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Economics Housing Market Existing home sales housing bubble housing inventory housing market 2020 Mortgage Rates 2020Existing home sales came in at a whopping 6,850,000 , beating estimates with the highest print since 2006.

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This missile silo-turned luxury bunker might be just what 2020 needs

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The post This missile silo-turned luxury bunker might be just what 2020 needs appeared first on HousingWire. About a year ago, RE/MAX agent Ken Flaspohler took on what he said is the most exciting luxury listing he’s ever had.

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Proptech funding may see big dip in 2020

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Based on analysis of Venture Scanner data, a report from the Deloitte Center for Financial Services predicts 2020 proptech funding could decline to $7.3 – $8.3 The post Proptech funding may see big dip in 2020 appeared first on HousingWire.

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Real estate industry expresses support for Biden’s $15,000 tax credit

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2020 Election Politics & Money 2020 presidential election Biden tax credit Featured Housing Market stimulus plans Vice President Joe Biden

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Lindsay Bhandari

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The portal received a 2020 Stevie Award for Top FinTech solution. The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Lindsay Bhandari appeared first on HousingWire. Lindsay Bhandari, Vice President, Capital Markets and Treasury Technology Management Fannie Mae.

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How 2020 raised the stakes for the mortgage industry

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Prior to 2020, the mantra around the mortgage industry going back to 2016 was that launching a new “digital experience” was the equivalent to table stakes in poker. The post How 2020 raised the stakes for the mortgage industry appeared first on HousingWire.

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Even with low inventory, expect a strong 2021 housing market

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Housing Market Real Estate 2020 housing market 2021 housing market 2021 housing market forecast COVID-19 pandemic HomesnapEven prior to the pandemic , housing inventory had hit record lows, and the problem has only gotten worse as demand continues to rise.

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The forbearance crash bros spoke too soon

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The health and economic crisis has made 2020 a horrific year for many Americans. The COVID Housing Crash of 2020 that they promised has now been repurposed as the Forbearance Crash of 2021. And with home prices continuing to rise in 2020, this nested equity is still rising.

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Don’t call it a comeback

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Today, purchase application data confirmed what I needed to see to justify that we should get a positive total existing-home sales year in 2020. Yes, as crazy as it sounds, we can do this for the existing home sales market in 2020. .

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Introducing the HousingWire 2020 Tech Trendsetters

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This year’s 2020 list of Housingwire Tech Trendsetters certainly earned their status as the housing industry was met with incredible challenges and new opportunities. This is an HW+ preview of our 2020 Tech Trendsetters, full winner profiles will be published on December 1st. .

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WFG reports its highest volume months ever during Q2 and Q3 of 2020

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Stone and Ozonian have both been repeatedly honored for their leadership, as Progress in Lending “Lending Luminaries” in 2019, as well as HousingWire Vanguard Award recipients in 2019 for Stone and 2020 for Ozonian.

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Jeff Allen

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The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Jeff Allen appeared first on HousingWire. Jeff Allen, Executive Vice President, Innovation Labs , Clear Capital. Jeff Allen brings more than 15 years of real estate valuation, data and analytics experience to the Clear Capital executive leadership team.

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With Biden win, here’s what to expect on mortgage forbearance and student loan forgiveness in 2021

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First, regarding forbearance: Contrary to the predictions of the housing bubble boys (who, I should add, whiffed in 2020 more than any other cult crash group in history), the number of homeowners who are participating in forbearance plans has been dwindling as the months go by. 2020 Election Economics Politics & Money 2020 election Bubble boys GSE reform Joe Biden Mortgage forbearance Student loan debt

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Median home prices grew in 96% of metros during Q2

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Housing Market Real Estate Featured home price growth Lawrence Yun NAR National Association of Realtors second quarter 2020

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Real estate on the ballot: Here’s what passed at the state level

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2020 Election Real Estate 2020 election Featured Homestead exemptions property taxesSeveral state-level real estate initiatives and urban development policies were voted on in the Nov.

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How will California’s Proposition 19 impact property taxes?

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2020 Election Real Estate California Association of Realtors California real estate Featured National Association of Realtors Nick Solis property taxes

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2020 HW Vanguard: Tony Thompson

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The post 2020 HW Vanguard: Tony Thompson appeared first on HousingWire. Tony Thompson, Founder and CEO, National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America.

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Brent Chandler

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The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Brent Chandler appeared first on HousingWire. Brent Chandler, Founder and CEO, FormFree.

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Paul Anastos

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The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Paul Anastos appeared first on HousingWire. Paul Anastos, CEO, Chief Innovation Officer Gateless, Guaranteed Rate.

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New home sales hot but not bubbly

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Now in 2020, we are seeing a spike in new home sales back to levels we enjoyed post 1996. Back in February 2020, before COVID-19 hit, housing starts were showing near 40% year-over-year growth and mortgage demand for housing was good.

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Refinance applications jump to highest level since April on low mortgage rates

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Mortgage Mortgage Rates Mortgage Bankers Association Mortgage Rates 2020 Purchase mortgage applications refinance applicationsAfter two weeks of decreasing numbers, mortgage applications increased 3.9% last week, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Paul Akinmade

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The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Paul Akinmade appeared first on HousingWire. Paul Akinmade, Chief Strategy Officer, CMG Financial. Paul Akinmade joined CMG Financial in 2016 to lead the expansion of the company’s marketing department ahead of a major staffing initiative.

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Mark Birschbach

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The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Mark Birschbach appeared first on HousingWire. Mark Birschbach, Senior Vice President, Strategic Business, Innovation and Technology National Association of Realtors.

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Lori Brewer

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The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Lori Brewer appeared first on HousingWire. Lori Brewer, Founder and CEO, LBA Ware.