Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The seller, who struggled to find a buyer in a cooled down housing market, agreed to deposit a lump sum payment into an escrow account at closing – ultimately saving Davis $6,900 in monthly payments in the first two years. With the mortgage market rapidly shrinking – some experts believe it might contract to just $1.3

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2022

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. San Diego, California.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2022

Our local market feature spotlights five different areas across the country for each HousingWire Magazine. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers from each city share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Rapid City, South Dakota. Bend, Oregon.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2021

” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. A growing number of sophisticated investors are also betting that climate change will dramatically impact the housing market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2022

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Conway, Arkansas.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

1 With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and sellers to the table over the next decade. In fact, a veritable upheaval is headed for the housing market already.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To get there, Cliffco, which has been in business since 1987, is going after the non-qualified mortgage ( non-QM ) market and investing in tech to get in front of buyers and non-agent referral partners. Target buyers for Cliffco include non-traditional buyers seeking investor loans.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Full-service mortgage lender Nations Lending and local Indiana real estate firm Carpenter Realtors launched a joint venture, Commitment Mortgage , in order to offer an end-to-end experience — from finding a home to closing a loan in a cooled-down housing market. “We

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

Roberts and thousands of other loan officers across the country continue to be hampered by a serious inventory shortage , which results in heavy competition for fewer deals. Niche loans consist of about 5% of Parkinson’s business. “It’s There are also advantages to working with buyers in a less competitive marketplace.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

Other challenges selected by mortgage professionals were relationships with real estate agents at 8.4%; competitiveness of rate sheet and underwriting problems at 5.8%; lender stability at 3.9%; competitiveness of product offerings at 1.9%. a loan officer in Washington noted. Of the 155 completed surveys, 32.3%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2022

range, versus closing on their mortgage now when their homes are finally finished being built and rates are around 7.0%,” said Summers, a Keller Williams agent in Provo, Utah. Any time my buyers are the ones bringing a lender to the table who I am not familiar with, I am going to have some questions for that lender.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

And many buyers are waiting on the sidelines, paralyzed by low housing inventory and high rates. CMS is going heavy on a rarely used mortgage product to solve this market problem. The fees are typically lower than in new loans, and no appraisal is needed. The product, known as an assumable mortgage, is not new.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They are a great company with an awesome culture in markets we just don’t have much of a presence in, so it made sense. We recognize that loan officers have a choice, and when they choose to join a company on their own, it just seems to work better. RA: We have always done really well growing organically.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2021

While home-buying has been historically seen as difficult, the process is getting a rebrand as loan officers, real estate agents and industry experts answer the questions that Gen Z (and any generation that won’t willingly admit to using the app) have on TikTok’s platform.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

SentriLock , the home lockbox company wholly owned by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), announced Tuesday that they created a computer and smart phone platform to help real estate agents juggle their home showing appointments. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2023

The lack of housing inventory – a major pain point for real estate agents and loan officers – is an issue that Mark Cohen, principal owner of Cohen Financial Group , also sees in the upper end of the Southern California market. It’s a two-story housing market in Southern California,” Cohen said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

And despite fierce bidding wars, competition from institutional investors and sore wrists from writing dozens of heartfelt letters to home sellers, even buyers are growing in courage these days. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. points to 81.7. Presented by: Propertybase.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2023

The combination of an economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and persisting affordability challenges will further reduce purchase demand, which keeps Monson and thousands of loan officers up at night. The pendulum hasn’t swung back to where buyers are asking 10, 15, 20% lower than what listings are for.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Are low-FICO, first-time homebuyers better off with a conventional mortgage and reduced LLPA fees, or an FHA loan with none at all? We spoke to multiple loan officers and Washington, D.C.-based based think tank Urban Institute to hear their takes.

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McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

Buying a house, an apartment, or a condo can feel like a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. A skilled real estate agent can play a major role in guiding these fledgling property owners through the maze that is a real estate transaction. How far will their budget truly go? Answer Questions.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 17, 2021

Between 2002-2005 in many markets, the real estate market was scorching, much like it is today. Prices were escalating quickly, and buyers were purchasing in a frenzy for fear of being left behind and not being able to get their foot on the property ladder. This is no different than ignoring declining trends.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“This is an absolute must, especially in the market right now as it gives the lender an opportunity to fill the listing agent in on the buyer’s background and how the VA loan process works,” Pascoe explained. This, however, doesn’t stop VA buyers from submitting an offer on the home. “We

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

Clearly, we love that the housing market supports so many professionals and households. But ultimately, efficient mortgage lending and real estate sales is what is most important to a healthy housing market. Real estate is a $206 billion industry, according to IBISWorld. Jobs are important.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

I can see why loan officers, real estate agents, or buyers might push back on appraisers’ conclusions. Consumers today have so much data available to them from so many sources.

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Cornerstone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Now that we’ve reached the second half of 2021, it’s apparent: Today’s housing market is breaking records. Here’s a closer look at which four factors are creating this never-before-seen market. The 4 reasons that today’s housing market is unlike any other. Bidding wars and high buyer competition.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

Lack of inventory is an issue builders and mortgage loan originators alike are dealing with across the nation. It’s also what keeps Andrew Marquis, regional vice president at CrossCountry Mortgage and Scotsman Guide ’s seventh top LO, up at night, especially as he sees more buyers entering the market.

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McKissock

APRIL 16, 2021

March was the hottest month in housing history. “The housing market set a slew of records for prices, home-selling speed, and competition in March, making it the hottest month for housing since at least 2012,” according to this story from Redfin. Read on for more appraisal news and insights.

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Cornerstone

JANUARY 7, 2022

Will more houses become available? To give you accurate answers, we’ve gone to the source: trusted housing industry experts. Housing market predictions 2022: Insight from 5 experts. Strong demographic demand will continue to act as the wind in the housing market’s sails.”. Will prices continue increasing?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

What an incredible housing market we have been in. While that is the case, there are things that we can do to help increase our home’s market appeal, and potentially sell our home more quickly. It depersonalizes the house so that prospective buyers can more easily imagine themselves living in the home.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Williams IV, founder and CEO of Percy.ai, about what housing professionals can do to improve their deal flow despite the turbulence of the current housing market, and how investing in valuable data insights could be the key to success. . HousingWire recently spoke with Charles J. What do I mean by that? CW: Percy.ai

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Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2021

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Annapolis, Maryland.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

TODAY’S HOME BUYERS ARE LIKE THE CARP. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up. This year, it appears that buyer panic is even worse than last year. That is a lot of bread!

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Cornerstone

JULY 1, 2021

Here’s an overview of why selling your house now may be optimal: Because inventory is so tight and demand is so high, buyers are competing for limited listings as homes fly off the market. Housing inventory still sits far below the six-month supply threshold required to uphold a healthy market.*

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Cornerstone

MAY 4, 2021

If you’re considering selling, your first step might be to begin looking into which remodeling projects may make your home more attractive to buyers. But before you sign any contracts, keep in mind that there’s something unique going on in today’s housing market. There aren’t enough houses to meet buyer demand.

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Cornerstone

JUNE 8, 2021

The housing market continues chugging along. The only thing that could derail it is the nationwide shortage of houses. In order to keep up the momentum in residential real estate, more listings must become available. The demands of these buyers give sellers enormous leverage. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

The current housing market has been met with low housing inventory, yet demand is still relatively high. But with obstacles in the way for many, lenders need to stay updated on market trends and understand how every part of the homebuying journey might be impacted. That’s where you, the lenders, can step in and help.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

The mortgage loan officer handling the loan? To read more, Click Here To read the listing with a virtual tour and 111 photos, Click Here == Some red flags for the housing market By Ryan Lundquist, May 2, 2024 Excerpts: Consumers are feeling economic pain, and we need to talk about some of the things that are brewing.

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