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HW Insiders honoree Amanda Price talks automation technologies

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Be it new experimental technology, legislation or regulation to respond to, disruptive proptech models, shifting market dynamics and so on,” said Price. As we know, the housing market is cyclical, and historically the industry staffs up in good times and scales back when transaction volume slows.

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Home equity products light up a dark housing market

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As the housing market suffers through a drought of home sales and related mortgage originations in the current high-rate environment, home prices and home equity continue to climb, helping to spark a revival of another sector — home equity lending and investment. Jim Riccitelli, CEO of Unlock Technologies, said there is about $1.5

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Fannie Mae: Consumers still wary of housing market

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Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI), a composite index designed to track the housing market and consumer confidence to sell or buy a home, decreased by 2.7 Last year, the market experienced record-breaking volume. The machine that’s coming for the robots. Presented by: Candor.

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Introducing the 2023 HousingWire Tech Trendsetters!

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As the housing market continues to undergo a seismic shift, technology leaders like this year’s Tech Trendsetters stand as beacons, guiding the industry toward a future where innovation is not an option but an imperative for success. Congratulations to the 2023 Tech Trendsetters honorees.

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Why your LOS isn’t delivering a bespoke borrower experience (and what to do about it)

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In reality, the LOS is not the problem; the technology is doing exactly what it was designed to do. Adjust your expectations At its core, an LOS is designed to serve a very specific purpose: ensuring that lenders can originate compliant and sellable loans. The LOS is a foundational piece of technology for every lender.

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As the housing market bottoms out, educating the future mortgage pro becomes paramount

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In 2021, Gigliotti created Axis 360 Lift , an online academy designed to educate aspiring mortgage and title professionals. Graduates of the program commonly find job placements with lenders, technology companies, fintech and proptech firms, or title companies.

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ADU options set to expand in California

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Las Vegas -based housing technology startup BOXABL on Tuesday announced that it has received approval to begin selling a factory-built accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in California , which could provide more options in a state strapped for affordable housing options.