Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2022

“To move forward, the industry needs to focus on driving greater transparency across workflows by unifying these innovations — bringing the data, insights and the best of each process together — to unlock their full potential and deliver a modern digital transaction.”.

Real Estate 377

Real Estate Modernization Clients Technology 377

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

People who invest in technology often ask the question: is this a “nice to have,” or a “need to have?” Few have the resources to invest in technologies they don’t need. What’s the worst that can happen if we don’t invest in this technology?”. This new technology gave him the time to teach his injured brain to talk again.

Business 429

Business Marketing Technology Tools 429

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Uday Devalla, chief technology officer at Sagent and a 2023 Vanguard , to talk about his focus on transforming servicing, what really counts with data and the right approach to using artificial intelligence. SW: What is something cool about Sagent’s technology that people might not know?

Technology 393

Technology Architecture Modernization Agents 393

Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2023

Reno, NV – August 30, 2023 – Clear Capital , the national real estate valuation technology company, today announced a partnership with LenderX , a leading real-estate valuations SaaS provider, to deliver its lenders access to AURA , Clear Capital’s automated collateral underwriting solution.

Modernization 69

Modernization Appraisal Valuation Real Estate 69

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

trillion mortgage servicing sector shouldn’t be “disrupted” by financial technology, it should be reimagined with fintech. Customer expectations have evolved, but old processes have been dragged along within legacy technologies. These needs must be met with, or without, modernized technology. America’s $13.3

Mortgage 343

Mortgage Investors Technology Modernization 343

Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2022

Although no one can predict exactly how the markets will react to certain events, mortgage lenders that develop a strategy for the uncertainty we find ourselves in will be best equipped to handle whatever comes next. The Fed has announced a total of six more rate hikes this year with the possibility of more coming in 2023.

Modernization 387

Modernization Mortgage Marketing Design 387

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? This is an analysis that many underestimate, but it can have a huge role in developing market value. Isn’t that all that appraisers do? I think that’s a valuable position to be in.

Appraisal 354

Appraisal Market Value Legal Property Appraisal 354

Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2024

But for a technology executive, coming in at a time like that is where you get to pull back and calibrate with the executive team on what’s really important. As a 14-year-old company, there’s a lot of technology and it was a great opportunity for me to come in and look at the foundational technologies the company was built on.

Technology 349

Technology Loan Officers Modernization Development 349

GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

These digital documents serve as the modern answer to the cumbersome paper-based processes that have hampered the industry for so long. These technologies provide a clear path to replacing paper documents and transforming the industry. In the U.K.,

Transportation 78

Transportation Logistics Supply Chain Technology 78

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Particularly in the 2023 economy, with interest rates on mortgage rates stubbornly perched around 7.5% Top real estate lead generation ideas for 2023 Digital real estate lead generation ideas According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 96% of homebuyers use the internet in their home search.

Real Estate 412

Real Estate Tools Open Houses Advertising 412

Clear Capital

MARCH 20, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of technology news as we head into 2023. And now, remarkable new AI technology is making its way into the mortgage industry too. This exciting development in machine learning has lenders scrambling to integrate condition modeling AI into their systems.

Appraisal 36

Appraisal Tools Technology Modernization 36

Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

Freddie Mac Announcement: “Loan Collateral Advisor: Starting June 29 New Messages Alert Users to Certain Unacceptable Appraisal Practices,” April 28, 2023) To read, click here So, if we have the technology and tools to present our conclusions in clearer, fact-based ways, let’s get ahead of the program and make the changes proactively.

Appraisal 74

Appraisal Contracts Design Mortgage 74

Will Springer Realtor

JULY 19, 2022

And Seattle City Light recently began accepting requests from residents to install charging systems at curbside beginning in 2023. I developed a guide called Smart-home Technology: Planning and budgeting for the newest advances in safe living. There are many types and brands of EV chargers on the market.

Transportation 55

Transportation Development Modernization Retail 55

Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

JW: Based on our conversations with clients, a growing number of servicers are monitoring the coming “escrow cliff” and are beginning to develop proactive programs to reach out to impacted borrowers. LERETA is developing tools and resources to make it easier for servicers to create a plan to support this approach.

Insurance 399

Insurance Real Estate Technology Clients 399

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Per a mortgagee letter published on Tuesday, the deadline to onboard for lenders has been moved to March 14, 2023. The letter noted that during this period mortgagees and technology service providers are encouraged to continue their integration with and usage of the module for all forward and HECM origination electronic appraisal deliveries.

Appraisal 343

Appraisal Appraisal Process Modernization Development 343

Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. May 17, 2023) — Mortgage applications decreased 5.7

Appraisal 52

Appraisal Business Contracts Real Estate 52

Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

First finished homes projected to be finished in September, 2023.What What Fannie Says About 3d Printed Homes in Announcement SEL-2023-08September 6, 20233D printed homes are an innovative building technique that brings efficiency and potential cost savings to new home construction. What Can We Do?

Appraisal 79

Appraisal Contracts Business Construction 79

Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

More Objective Appraisals: A Practical Guide for Appraisers By Scott Reuter Single-Family Chief Appraisal Officer, Freddie Mac Excerpts: Changing the Mindset – Facts First What’s the number one thing appraisers should be doing when they develop an appraisal? Stick to the facts. Originally constructed in 1973, an 1100 ht.sq.ft.

Appraisal 62

Appraisal Contracts Design Mortgage 62

Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

To further support appraisal modernization and enhance data quality and consistency in property data collection, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac partnered to develop UPD under the Uniform Mortgage Data Program ® (UMDP ® ) , responding to industry feedback requesting market standardization and fungibility.

Valuation 36

Valuation Technology Real Estate Inspection 36

Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

In March 2023, we had an undersupply of 1.7M Even with aggressive changes to state and local zoning and fewer obstacles for building developers, the highly regarded Urban Institute estimates that by 2044 the Puget Sound region will be 140K homes shy of real demand. home sales in 2023, the highest level since 2014.

HOA 36

HOA Transportation Construction Buyers 36

Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The effort was led by lawyer Edward Bassett, who went on to develop freeways and parkways. Creativity and individuality were often tossed aside by these mass-built developments. MHA requires developers building market-rate apartments, townhomes and other developments to either include affordable units on-site or pay fees.

Law 36

Law Development Design Government 36

Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As far as townhomes and stacked flats are concerened, the economics of for-sale property works with current market finances more for developers than rentals do. Favored features include a modern design with flat roofs, wood detailing, a pool, an open plan and beautiful kitchens, he says.

Design 78

Design Real Estate Architecture Property Management 78

Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, inventory was still at 2.7 An In-Depth Analysis Modern online platforms offer users all three of these criteria, especially if you install them as apps on your phone. You can gain deep insight into changing prices and inventory levels, upcoming developments that will affect property values, and more.

Real Estate 36

Real Estate Investors Tenants Property Management 36

Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2022

House of Representatives voted this week to give the Department of Housing and Urban Development an 18% increase in funding for information technology. billion more than President Joe Biden requested for 2023. billion more than President Joe Biden requested for 2023. That is $12.6 That is $12.6 ” Sponsored Video.

Modernization 381

Modernization Transportation Development Landlords 381

Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Unfortunately, because many appraisals were rarely rejected or required corrections, appraisers developed the false notion that poorly crafted appraisals were okay to turn in. FNMA indicates that their 2022 lending volume is down 47% from 2021 and is expected to drop by another 50% in 2023. What’s happening now.

Appraisal 52

Appraisal Real Estate Agent Real Estate Contracts 52

Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

Appraisal 342

Appraisal Valuation Inspection Law 342

Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

I’m not going to answer that – my crystal ball is broken – but if some economists had their way, it would be a definite possibility for 2023. in 2023 for single-family homes. People love experiences to fill their memory bank and social media feed – and real estate developers are listening. from today’s U.S. figure of 8.3%.

Housing Market 36

Housing Market Marketing Buyers Real Estate 36

Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

at this time in 2023 (quite optimistic!). I am finishing up my annual blog post that looks back at 2023 and takes a glimpse ahead at the full picture – housing, economy, jobs and new technology. The seemingly mundane asphalt-covered piece of real estate silently champions the ebb and flow of modern living. 19) at 10am PT.

Real Estate 36

Real Estate Buyers Housing Market Law 36

Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

Urban planners have a name for it: the 15-minute neighborhood and it is already in development in parts of the country, including Seattle. Where would you like to see this type of neighborhood development? Canadian developer Westbank is on point for the residential project, its third underway in the city. Send me a message.

Buyers 36

Buyers Development Transportation Inventory 36

Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ginnie Mae will receive additional funding above levels seen in fiscal year 2023, with $54 million this year compared to the $40 million received last year.

Government 382

Government Transportation Development Modernization 382

Appraisal Today

MAY 5, 2023

It’s not the length of the report which is of ultimate importance, it is the time necessary to develop the appraisal that is key. My sense so far is that there will be some additional time necessary (beyond the expected additional time necessary to become proficient with the new format and associated technology). CDT on May 5.

Appraisal 52

Appraisal Contracts Architecture Law 52