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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. The year prior, Stearns originated $20 billion in loans.

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Industry reacts to Redfin-NAR split: ‘It’s a crack in the wall’

Housing Wire

model of local MLS broker marketplaces has long been — and still is — considered the best value in the world. In response to Redfin’s letter, NAR’s Vice President of Communications Mantill Williams told HousingWire that Redfin had informed NAR of their decision to leave the trade group and that NAR “respects their choice to do so.” “The

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Commercial Real Estate Niches Booming in 2021

McKissock

As retail stores shut down, many businesses had to move their products online. The pandemic also made some retailers consider having a backup stockpile of items. To find the best value, you might want to look into some niche markets. COVID-19 helped increase the trend of online shopping. billion online.

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The “Science” Behind Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

The Robert Weiler Company

It could take the form of mixed-use real estate, an apartment building, office building, shopping center or retail building, industrial property for sale, and more. What Are the Best Practices for Choosing an Appraiser? An appraisal report is instrumental in getting the best value for your real estate transaction.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

It’s also the best value on the market. Like most apps these days, Buffer includes an AI assistant to help you write captions, headlines, or anything else you need help with. While we still recommend agents use Microsoft Copilot because of its internet connection, having an AI assistant right in the app can be helpful.

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

Appraisal Today

I was taught that “one sale does not make a value.” Of course, we have all had situations where one sale was the best value indicator. retail residential mortgage applications, and has been conducted weekly since 1990. Base period and value for all indexes is March 16, 1990=100. know why a comp was not used.