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Kristen Sieffert leads the reverse mortgage presence at The Gathering

Housing Wire

Photo credit: AJ Canaria Reverse mortgages became an unexpectedly prominent topic during certain parts of The Gathering by HousingWire , held earlier this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Reverse mortgages for purchase are taking up more conversation on the reverse side of the business recently.

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Guaranteed Rate closes Stearns wholesale channel

Housing Wire

“Guaranteed Rate will continue to thrive and win market share by having a laser focus on leveraging our industry-leading purchase platform augmented by the best loan officers in the business,” Guaranteed Rate CEO Victor Ciardelli wrote in an email to brokers that HousingWire reviewed.

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

Housing Wire

Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, as the daughter of a builder and developer, she learned the processes involved in new home construction from her dad. Through every step, from finding a title agent to getting a mortgage worked out, she explained what needed to be done in clear and concise terms, and maintained professional transparency.

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How to Level Up as an Appraiser

McKissock

I did no market analysis; I guessed the land value and effective age and adjusted GLA at the infamous $25/SF. I checked off all the right boxes on the form and then picked my best value. Pro-Series webinars: Invest in your professional development with one-hour, non-credit webinars presented by experts. and Wachovia Bank.

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How to Find the Right Mortgage Loan for You

Assurance Financial

Mortgage Loan for You. When shopping for a home, it’s just as important to make a list of things you’d like from your mortgage — including the length of the loan, the interest rate and the repayment terms. You have lots of options when choosing a mortgage. What Is a Mortgage? What Mortgage Do I Need?

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Must-Read Tips to Appraise, Buy, and Sell Special Purpose Property [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

And, it is a major development that the Columbus region should celebrate. But for commercial real estate developers, brokerage firms, and appraisers, there’s another story hiding in plain sight. That’s why special purpose property appraisals and commercial mortgage preapprovals are vital to your ultimate (buy) decision.

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