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Opinion: What the ICE-Black Knight merger means

Housing Wire

Many industries began to deploy electronic supply chains in the 1980’s. Technology hasn’t been the barrier since 1998 when Equifax, and later other firms, developed systems to secure complex, multi-party transactions over the Internet. Consumers, communities and taxpayers are major beneficiaries.

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Federal Reserve approves interest rate hike of half a percentage point

Housing Wire

” As news of the Fed’s decision circulated, the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all rose and extended gains while Realtors, loan officers, mortgage brokers and other industry professionals considered the immediate ramifications on the housing market. Danielle Hale, chief economist for Realtor.com , said the two go hand in hand.

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Keller Williams launches KW New Homes Community

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Sales continued to trend lower in June as some builders slow sales contracts to manage supply-chains, amidst longer delivery times and higher construction costs,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “We Census Bureau. on a year-to-date basis.

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VIDEO: Infinity Shore Club – Seattle Waterfront Condo Offers Unparallel Views

Will Springer Realtor

Infinity’s resort-level community on Alki took more than two decades to develop, starting with the purchase by Vibrant Cities of five adjacent parcels to produce this crowning achievement in 2023. Contact Will Springer, Realtor® to learn more and please remember to visit a new condo with your real estate representative.

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Dearth of new construction strains migration hotspot of Alabama

Housing Wire

We are very bullish on Alabama and its long-term prospects,” Jeremy Walker, CEO of the Alabama Realtors Association , said. “We Nationwide, since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, homebuilders have faced a myriad of difficulties , including supply chain issues and a shortage of skilled laborers.

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Dave Stevens on understanding this housing market

Housing Wire

In fact, it was the skills I developed selling loans that helped develop my ability to influence policy leaders and others in industry during my time as Federal Housing Commissioner and as CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association. But to all loan originators, let me remind you of a few key points: 1.

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The historic multifamily construction boom is already fading

Housing Wire

The number of renters who can even afford to buy a home at the national median list price of $425,000 compared to a year ago is down 15%, according to the National Association of Realtors. . Department of Housing and Urban Development. Those same interest rates pushing would-be homebuyers to the sidelines are also hurting developers.