Housing Wire
JANUARY 4, 2022
As Zillow tries to swiftly disentangle itself from iBuying, a one-time competitor may borrow over $600 million more to radically increase its instant home-buying purchases. Offerpad , a Chandler, Arizona-based iBuyer, snared $500 million in a revolving credit facility from an unnamed lender, according to a Dec. 20 Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
JANUARY 4, 2022
What’s the real estate market going to do in 2022? Let’s talk about some of the emerging trends. Scroll quickly or digest slowly. Anything to add? January public speaking gigs: January 12: Top Producer Panel in Granite Bay (sold out) January 18: SAR Big Market Update (sign up here) January 19: PCAR WCR Big Market […].
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Housing Wire
JANUARY 4, 2022
For well over a decade, the industry has made steady progress in digitizing mortgage closings. As a result, closings today fall on a spectrum of digitization, with benefits that increase with each component that is digitized and each document that is electronically signed (eSigned). On one end are traditional wet-ink signed closings, where all documents are signed in ink.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
Catherine Mauldin has joined Waterstone Mortgage Corp. as director of strategic growth, a newly created position for the lender. Mauldin has more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage lending industry, working as a loan originator, processor, wholesale executive, business development associate/recruiter, project manager, and product owner. Most recently, she served as the sales program leader for Embrace Home Loans.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 4, 2022
loanDepot announced this week that it will begin servicing Ginnie Mae loans in-house, following a 2021 decision to do the same for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -backed loans. The top-ranked nonbank lender said in a press release that servicing Ginnie Mae loans “carries great significance” because the agency is the primary guarantor of securities containing Federal Housing Administration , Department of Veterans’ Affairs , and United States Department of Agriculture loans.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
BLOG VIEW: It’s been noted that college football fans have stormed the field more times in the 2021 season than in recent memory. Despite measures in place at the stadiums, the fans often overwhelm security and it only takes a few minutes for the field to be filled with 70,000 fans celebrating together. As the mortgage industry continues to celebrate its technological innovations and advances in the digital space, many lenders are developing e-closing.
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Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
loanDepot , a nonbank retail lender, is bringing the servicing of FHA, VA and USDA-funded Ginnie Mae loans in-house. The move leverages ongoing investment in loanDepot’s servicing platform, allowing the company to scale for operational efficiency and enhanced customer service. Earlier this year, loanDepot began retaining servicing for newly funded Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans, while laying the groundwork for Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities. “Servicing our Ginnie Mae loans i
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 4, 2022
I call this the Bookstore Story, and it’s a story that I’ve told to my employees, my family, my friends, and even myself at times. It’s taught me some valuable. Read More.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
Home prices continued to drive upward to close out 2021, rising 18.1% in November 2021 year-over-year. The post Home Price Appreciation Continues to Accelerate appeared first on DSNews. The post Home Price Appreciation Continues to Accelerate appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Eyes on Housing
JANUARY 4, 2022
The construction labor market remains tight, as the levels of quits rise. The count of open construction jobs declined to 345,000 unfilled positions in November, after recording the highest measure in the history of the data series (going back to late 2000), 445,000 in October. The housing market remains underbuilt and requires additional labor, lots and lumber and building materials.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
Zillow predicts that the housing market will cool in 2022, but a number of hotspots have roared to life over the past two years show no signs of slowing. According to a new list published by Zillow, Tampa, Florida will be the hottest market nationwide in 2022 due to a combination of forecasted home value growth, its thriving job market, low inventory, and … The post Florida Markets Expected to Remain Hot in 2022 appeared first on theMReport.com.
McKissock
JANUARY 4, 2022
You know there are good reasons to upgrade your appraisal license —including making more money —but you might be unsure of how to go about it. Depending on your state and the license level you wish to attain, the exact steps for how to upgrade your appraisal license will vary slightly. However, these are the general guidelines you’ll need to follow to meet the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB) criteria.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
CoreLogic experts predict annual home price growth to slow to 2.8% by November 2022, after experiencing record gains in 2021. The post Seller’s Market Closes 2021 on High Note appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Seller’s Market Closes 2021 on High Note appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
GoForrmz
JANUARY 4, 2022
Integrate GoFormz with Acumatica to streamline record-keeping, accelerate data collection, and automate processing With the GoFormz and Acumatica integration, your teams can easily move data between their digital forms and records – saving time and reducing reliance on physical resources. For example, teams in the field can easily enter information into digital construction reports.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
Craighead, Jackson and Mississippi are among the Arkansas counties receiving hazard mitigation as a result of recent natural disasters. The post Arkansas Tornado Survivors to Receive Disaster Assistance appeared first on DSNews. The post Arkansas Tornado Survivors to Receive Disaster Assistance appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Lamacchia Realty
JANUARY 4, 2022
BUYERS, DON'T MAKE THESE HOUSE HUNTING MISTAKES! Buying a home takes more than just money – it takes planning and foresight. Making sure that you’re prepared before you begin your search will make your life a lot less complicated than waiting to complete your due diligence after you’ve found a home you’d like to make an offer on. Especially now, when the demand for homes is extremely high and that demand is expected throughout 2022 , these few tasks will ensure that you’ve properly set y
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
I call this the Bookstore Story, and it’s a story that I’ve told to my employees, my family, my friends, and even myself at times. It’s taught me some valuable … Read More. The post What’s in Front of You appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Lamacchia Realty
JANUARY 4, 2022
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for December 2021! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! December 2021 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Laurie Howe Bourgeois has been a licensed REALTOR® since 2000 and in the customer service industry for 34 years.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
When it comes to foreclosures, what types of legal defenses should we expect? Legal League 100 Chair Stephen M. Hladik details the challenges that lie ahead for servicers in the new year. The post Borrower Defenses 2022 appeared first on DSNews. The post Borrower Defenses 2022 appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Mashvisor
JANUARY 4, 2022
Whether you’ve located the ideal Oregon property or are still in the beginning phases of the home-buying procedure, it’s critical to understand that the down payment will not be your…
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
Mortgage Coach has promoted Jacob Gibbs to the role of VP of Technology and Shannon Baldwin to VP of Marketing. The post Mortgage Coach Promotes Two to VP appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Mortgage Coach Promotes Two to VP appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
San Jose Real Estate
JANUARY 4, 2022
Last year I made some Silicon Valley real estate market predictions. My 2020 predictions had been correct despite the pandemic surprise. My 2021 were mostly on track, too, but appreciation was significantly steeper than I had expected. I’d thought that values would rise 5 – 10%, but it was more like 20% in 2021. We […].
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
A new survey by one of the leading producers of fiber reinforced cement shows that homeowners are taking severe weather threats seriously and is a driving force on which projects they take up and how much they spend. James Hardie Industries commissioned a survey of 1,000 homeowners from Wakefield Research that is intended to “illustrate the impact of homeowners’ concerns about severe weather on their … The post Millennials More Likely To Stormproof Their Home appeared first on DSNew
Mashvisor
JANUARY 4, 2022
What have you got planned for 2022? Are you looking into the possibility of becoming one of many real estate investors in the coming year?
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 4, 2022
A new survey by one of the leading producers of fiber reinforced cement shows that homeowners are taking severe weather threats seriously and is a driving force on which projects they take up and how much they spend. James Hardie Industries commissioned a survey of 1,000 homeowners from Wakefield Research that is intended to “illustrate the impact of homeowners’ concerns about severe weather on their … The post Weatherproofing Projects Lead Millennials Renovation Decisions appeared
Mortgagebroker News
JANUARY 4, 2022
The new surge of COVID-19 infections brought about by the Omicron variant is driving much of the uncertainty
Mashvisor
JANUARY 4, 2022
In modern times, more and more people are out looking for short term rental properties to stay in.
Mortgagebroker News
JANUARY 4, 2022
Mortgage professionals have just a short time left to submit nominations for the prestigious awards gala
BiggerPockets
JANUARY 4, 2022
It’s the new year, and that means it’s time for 2022 housing market predictions! Recently, Redfin compiled a list of their ten top 2022 housing market predictions ranging from things […].
Mortgagebroker News
JANUARY 4, 2022
Oriana Financial broker on what direction things are likely to take now the new year has arrived
Valuation Nation
JANUARY 4, 2022
Chicago. It has been way too long since my last in-person class. I am on the plane returning to my home and reflecting on the experience from a class on December 11, 2021. Being an instructor, I am very happy when I am in the classroom, but this one was special. It is always great to see colleagues, especially after so many months away from the experience.
Mortgagebroker News
JANUARY 4, 2022
The event saw executives, members and lender partners gather together
Hank Miller Team
JANUARY 4, 2022
Buying a lake home presents additional challenges a normal home doesn't; in Georgia those challenges can be formidable. Two major players influence lake homes in Georgia; the US Army Corps of Engineers and Georgia Power. The Corps of Engineers regulates and manages multiple lakes across Georgia, flood control is a significant responsibility of theirs.
Mortgagebroker News
JANUARY 4, 2022
A particular age group is seeing its market influence grow steadily
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