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FinLocker raises $17M in Series B funding round

Housing Wire

The investment from Radian Group and existing shareholders will enable FinLocker to introduce a suite of new features and tools designed to optimize the homebuying and homeownership experience.

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Older Americans are ‘splurging’ on home modifications to support aging in place

Housing Wire

One profiled couple in California hired an interior designer for $20,000, and spent another $95,000 on home modifications designed to more easily accommodate natural limitations to mobility that come from aging. homes combine single-floor living with no-step entry, and halls and doorways wide enough for wheelchairs,” the story said.

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What’s influencing the increase in REO acquisitions?

Housing Wire

The good news for homeowners is that home values in most areas remain stable, and inventory levels for homebuyers are still low. MC: The demand for REO assets remains strong, with inflows and overall REO inventory levels remaining significantly less than post-Q1 2020 inventories.

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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” Popular tools include Synapse by Spark, Solomon Adjustment Calculator, and Redstone by Bradford Technologies.

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HousingWire Magazine: October/November Supplement

Housing Wire

Rates have been high, inventory has been low and purchase applications have been down. While we wait for volumes to ramp back up, now is the ideal time to take a look at your current workflow and adopt new tools to prepare for the inevitable market upturn. We’re all feeling it.

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The ultimate guide to real estate lead generation ideas for  2023

Housing Wire

and dwindling inventory in most states, today’s brokers must get creative to keep a fresh pipeline of homebuyers coming through the door. Use this tool: Zillow Zillow is not just a platform for property listings; it’s also a fantastic real estate lead generation tool. Gone are the days of shouting into the void.

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Knock’s Home Swap solution expands to North Carolina

Housing Wire

Inventory across the Carolinas remains tight, making the markets we serve extremely competitive and creating multiple offer situations,” said Eb Moore, CEO of Wilkinson ERA Real Estate and ERA Live Moore. It’s an incredible tool, especially in today’s low inventory environment.”.