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The Supply Chain Reaction – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Some of the biggest factors affecting the real estate industry are supply chain shortages – rising material prices are adding tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a new home. Buzz: What is a supply chain shortage? . Can’t make that time for the webinar?

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Opinion: What the ICE-Black Knight merger means

Housing Wire

The decision to allow the ICE – Black Knight merger to proceed announces the digital integration of the real estate value chain anticipated for over 25 years. The capital, capability and content are present to make all real estate markets smarter, faster, safer and connected.

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Opinion: Why we should implement a mortgage marketplace model

Housing Wire

Fifteen years ago, I launched a business on a mission to modernize and decrease friction in the real estate finance supply chain. To our way of thinking, the model that suits modern mortgage lending to a ‘T’ is the marketplace model. The consumer knows and their real estate agent knows.

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Opinion: Proptech’s big miss

Housing Wire

The value of all residential real estate worldwide is approximately $200 trillion. There are hundreds of companies that help with various parts of the transaction and process “supply chain,” from search and valuation to closing, from appraisal to title, from targeting to closing. Of this, the U.S. exceeds $1.5

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Revolutionizing Appraisals: The Role of Blockchain Technology

Appraisal Buzz

The Current State of Appraisals: Challenges Galore Appraisals, whether for real estate, art, or any other valuable asset, have always been riddled with challenges. Real-world Applications: Blockchain in Action The theoretical advantages of blockchain in appraisals are evident, but how does it translate to real-world applications?

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June Newsletter-Easing Off the Pedal

DW Slater Company

Economic changes, policy changes, supply chain issues, social changes, and buying power can all impact real estate. The Fed just made the biggest rate hike since 1994 , we continue to have supply chain issues and inflation seems to be everywhere. This data is from the Texas Real Estate Cente r.

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Cost Approach in Fifteen Minutes or Less

Appraisal Buzz

As a real estate developer, prior to entering the field, I always costed out my projects for profitability. Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an increased building cost of 10%-20%, although this may be short-lived due to the pandemic and to-be-resolved supply chain issues.

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