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Lower has a round of layoffs to “weather upcoming rate hikes”

Housing Wire

“We’ve right-sized areas of our business impacted the most by this volatile market, such as refinance, operations, training, and recruiting,” Lindsey LeBerth, the company’s director of communications, wrote in an email to HousingWire. “In In August, Lower announced that Honor Home Loans , founded by U.S.

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From Industrial to Retail: A Deep Dive into Evaluating Commercial Real Estate

The Robert Weiler Company

Planes, Trains, Automobiles, and More: Transportation links are essential for any industrial space or commercial properties for lease. Ideally, you want your property to be at or very near an intermodal transit point where planes, trains, trucks, and seagoing vessels easily interchange. Swimming in Success: Restaurant and Retail Space.

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How AI and a changing rental market will shape property management in 2024

Housing Wire

AI can also help close the gap with entry-level talent by reducing the amount of training needed to get started in a role. These flexible services can attract and retain a modern set of residents who are used to flexible models and digital payment options on their favorite retail sites and online banking platforms.

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United Wholesale Mortgage’s Blink+ tool includes an LOS, POS and CRM all in one package

Housing Wire

The wholesale channel will continue to grow as more retail originators and borrowers learn the benefits of working with a mortgage broker. The company also offers both onsite and virtual Success Track training for loan officers, processors and broker owners.

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

In fact, some of the modern manufactured homes are constructed with a level of quality, features, and amenities that exceed those found in many new site-built homes. Underwriter/risk training – examine whether your staff has sufficient awareness and training on manufactured housing.

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Why Manufactured Housing Deserves a Fresh Look

Genworth MI Blog

In fact, some of the modern manufactured homes are constructed with a level of quality, features, and amenities that exceed those found in many new site-built homes. Underwriter/risk training – examine whether your staff has sufficient awareness and training on manufactured housing.

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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

For too long, appraisers have faced sweeping claims that their valuations are biased against certain groups, despite appraisers’ ethical standards, rigorous training, and lack of financial stake in transactions. retail residential mortgage applications, and has been conducted weekly since 1990. bath, 5,258 sq.ft. percent from 6.41