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Opinion: Proptech’s big miss

Housing Wire

There are hundreds of companies that help with various parts of the transaction and process “supply chain,” from search and valuation to closing, from appraisal to title, from targeting to closing. Of these, category 2 is the most established. So, with housing, what are some ideas for proptech entrepreneurs?

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Opinion: Why we should implement a mortgage marketplace model

Housing Wire

Fifteen years ago, I launched a business on a mission to modernize and decrease friction in the real estate finance supply chain. To our way of thinking, the model that suits modern mortgage lending to a ‘T’ is the marketplace model. Before that, I cut my teeth in bleeding-edge securities trading environments.

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June Newsletter-Easing Off the Pedal

DW Slater Company

Economic changes, policy changes, supply chain issues, social changes, and buying power can all impact real estate. The Fed just made the biggest rate hike since 1994 , we continue to have supply chain issues and inflation seems to be everywhere. Supply is slightly up from last month. Volume is up.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

That key source of affordable housing inventory: distressed properties sold to third-party buyers or repossessed by lenders at foreclosure auction. I pay the closing costs for veterans, first responders and educators to help expand homeownership among these groups,” said George Russell, a Texas-based Auction.com buyer.

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What to Know About Home Renovations in 2023

Lamacchia Realty

Factors such as supply chain disruptions, project delays, and increasing costs have greatly impacted both new construction and ongoing renovation projects. It’s so important to stay informed of the impact of inflation, availability of materials, and supply chain issues. Building materials costs index - U.S.

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GSEs still shun the low end of manufactured housing

Housing Wire

The Biden administration housing plan also highlighted increases to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s purchase targets for manufactured housing loans titled as real estate, as well as efforts by HUD to update its building code, to “modernize and expand their production lines,” and help manufacturers respond to supply chain issues.”.

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What to Know About Home Renovations in 2022

Lamacchia Realty

From supply chain delays and stoppages to inflation, home renovation and even new construction projects are feeling the impact. Supply Chain Issues. In addition to higher costs, supply chain issues also play a big role in home renovation delays this year. due to continuing supply chain issues.