Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

“A national secondary market for construction financing could allow lenders, like state housing finance agencies and banks, to provide the investment capital needed to get multifamily housing projects built and keys in families’ hands.” This could make the overall cost to entry — which is already low — more digestible.

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

The reporting tool determines a number of return-on-investment scenarios, taking into account market conditions, available financing and any need for renovations and improvements.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Amid escalating climate concerns , Realtor.com has launched enhanced tools to help homebuyers and sellers evaluate the climate risk exposure of a property, according to a company announcement on Wednesday. ” U.S. cities are not equal in the face of climate risk.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In an ever-changing real estate market, loan originator retention is a key challenge for lenders. Leading capital markets platform Optimal Blue helps retain talent with pricing engines and features like generative AI and virtual originator assistants. It comes down to agility and flexibility that brings things to market quickly.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 18, 2024

Few factors dictate the housing market more than mortgage rates. MortgagePoint had the opportunity to discuss market trends with Nate Den Herder, MBA, Founder and CEO of Ardley Technologies and find out what advances in tech can contribute to new business avenues.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Yet, despite significant investments in new technologies, the cost to originate loans has dramatically increased. Companies still grapple with cyclical hiring and firing, and the anticipated return on investment (ROI) from technology implementations still needs to be discovered.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

Although mortgage rates remain high and the overall real estate market is slow, we’re pleased to see revenue growth in the quarter in both the direct and agency channels,” Carolyn Monroe, the president and CEO of Old Republic’s title segment, said during the firm’s Q2 2024 earnings call. “We’re million and a 50.8% million. “

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

Customer engagement platform Total Expert is launching a marketplace this week for financial institutions to build their marketing technology stack. The marketplace comes at a time when the macro environment – with higher interest rates for longer – has made investments in technology more complex.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 25, 2024

However, the origination market is still dealing with the impacts of the interest rate increases that began at the end of 2021, when average 30-year rates rose from 2.77% in September 2021 to 7.03% at the end of May 2024. Lenders can retain the servicing of loans sold on the secondary market to enhance revenue.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Online bank Ally Financial recorded a $136 million impairment related to its investment in struggling digital mortgage lender Better.com , bank executives said Wednesday during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. Creating a path to success in today’s purchase market. The Securities and Exchange Commission took notice.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Araya’s data will come from CoreLogic‘s 360 Property Data suite, which offers property and marketing intelligence. The marketing intelligence tools speak to the future, giving users the power to uncover market trends, customer preferences, partnerships and other predictive data.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

Two complex factors are set to transform the rental market in 2024, creating new challenges and opportunities for property managers. The second is a more competitive rental market, driven by record-high construction of multifamily rental properties. At the same time, the data suggests several benefits for early adopters.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Plunk , an AI-powered home analytics platform, has partnered with two real estate industry marketing companies, Union Street Media and Realforce , to scale its real-time data and analytics across multiple digital channels. Plunk’s platform offers real-time insights into home valuation , risk assessment, and remodeling possibilities.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to purchase up to $300 million of equity sharing home loans from home equity solutions provider Unison. The product, which rolled out on Tuesday, combines the features of traditional mortgage financing and emerging home equity investment (HEI) options. Unison has more than $1.8

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Geographic competency—the intimate understanding of local market nuances—has always been crucial for accurate appraisals. The emergence of more advanced data tools and analytics has been a game-changer for the industry. However, this approach has its limitations, particularly regarding data reliability and consistency.

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Inman

MAY 24, 2024

The "List My Home for Rent" tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. The listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Capital Fundings , a Florida -based private mortgage lender, has partnered with real estate investment platform Privy , the companies announced on Tuesday. Our commitment to empowering borrowers aligns perfectly with Privy’s mission to revolutionize real estate investment through technology and education.

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Inman

MARCH 1, 2023

When it comes to effectively marketing one's personal brand, there are a number tools and tactics that might cost time, money, energy or repeat business, and therefore, it's imperative to parse through what's worth the investment and what's not.

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Inman

JULY 2, 2024

Amid the hustle of day-to-day operations and a year filled with unprecedented changes, it’s crucial to take a step back, recharge, and equip yourself with new tools and strategies. This rings especially true in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving real estate industry. Here's how.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2022

Minneapolis-based CarVal Investors , a global alternative investment manager and long-time player in the mortgage market, has launched a real estate mortgage investment conduit, or REMIC, that plans to work with loan originators around the country to develop and acquire innovative nonagency mortgage products.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2024

Finance of America Companies (FOA) Chief Marketing Officer Chris Moschner found himself working for the lender in the wake of its acquisition of American Advisors Group (AAG), and Moschner previously told RMD about his journey to the position and the “intoxicating” opportunity he sees in the reverse mortgage space. So, that’s really it.”

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 22, 2024

This growth highlights a sustained demand for multifamily loans and certain commercial properties, even as the market grapples with higher interest rates. The MBA credits favorable economic conditions and a strong market for bolstering demand in these segments. However, the MBA notes that the overall market environment remains mixed.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

People who invest in technology often ask the question: is this a “nice to have,” or a “need to have?” Few have the resources to invest in technologies they don’t need. What’s the worst that can happen if we don’t invest in this technology?”. Without marketing automation, he probably would have been right. Not anymore.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If you work in the mortgage industry, the challenges of the current housing market are likely top of mind. Despite the less-than-encouraging statistics and data, a downturn in the housing market doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Industry experts have different opinions on when the tides of the housing market will change.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Generative artificial intellegence, such as ChatGPT, is changing everything—a statement that comes as little surprise to anyone these days, and least of all to the many real estate agents whose markets are being saturated by artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered buyers. Realize Your Value What, then, if it becomes too easy for the buyer?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the ever-competitive real estate market, creating a consistent flow of real estate buyer leads is strategy for success. But beyond first-timers, we’ll show you how to attract real estate buyers of all kinds through a multi-tiered marketing approach that boosts both your visibility and credibility with potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

According to HousingWire ‘s Q3 2023 LenderPulse survey, industry workers said they would cut down on marketing spend and tools, as well as reduce additional headcount, if they had to further contain costs. About 57% of 166 respondents in the LenderPulse survey do not plan to invest in tech, services or solutions.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

By writing and maintaining all of the code along with investing heavily in putting together a world class modern IT infrastructure that efficiently leverages a mix of modern technologies like the public cloud and API based software architectures, UWM has been able to turn on a dime and stay well ahead of shifts in the market utilizing technology.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Luckily, the mortgage industry is cyclical, so let’s take a look at how you can turn a negative into a positive and grab clients’ attention through effective marketing , ultimately growing your book while others’ shrink. Below are a few ways originators can best present themselves to real estate agents and stand out in a saturated market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

When it comes to marketing your real estate business, video is king. Here are 13 video marketing best practices for your real estate business. Understand your audience Your video marketing strategy starts with your audience. Invest in good video equipment, and spend time editing your footage.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In today’s digital marketing landscape, Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising has emerged as a powerful tool for real estate and mortgage businesses seeking immediate visibility and results. What budget should I allocate to see a meaningful return on investment (ROI)? How do I select the right keywords for my PPC campaign?

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Discover how to invest in the proper chances to develop your real estate portfolio and learn how to leverage your existing abilities to tap into alternative cash streams. First Lien Capital’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Bill Bymel, gave the keynote speech.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

. “It has been an exciting six-year journey to see Alliant National dramatically increase its footprint and develop tools to scale and to assist its customers,” Chris Puscasiu, the managing partner of Presidio Investors, said in a statement.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 20, 2022

million Series A completed by leadPops , a digital customer acquisition software and marketing innovation platform. . Current leadPops clients leverage tools such as lead funnels, lead-generation websites and. Current leadPops clients leverage tools such as lead funnels, lead-generation websites and.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It may seem counterintuitive in this climate to invest, however, there are many economically sound reasons to deploy smart home technology now.”. When you don’t have the headcount to facilitate traditional agent showings, self-showing is a wonderful tool that can keep your leasing goals on pace.”. Rently’s Smart Home Technology.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Issuance of agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) is projected to contract significantly over the next two years in the face of a housing-market contraction, but the actual supply of MBS available for purchase in the private market is expected to swell to record levels over that period. to 4.75% range, up from 0.25% a year ago.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

The platform provides tools for both landlords and renters, which the company said is designed to automate and streamline the management process. “As Working alongside NAR opens the door to many collaborative initiatives, including positioning RentRedi as the go-to property management tool for real estate agents and their clients.”

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