Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2024

While home equity can certainly be a beneficial tool for some seniors to deploy, it will not always be a definitive answer for every senior’s needs. Older Americans are forced to navigate a series of serious financial challenges compounded by their needs for both housing and later life care.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Austin fintech startup Hitch has rolled out a HELOC platform to help homeowners tap into more than $100 billion in government grants available for home renovation. We believe that we can replace high interest credit cards and personal loans for homeowners and be the favored borrowing tool for them,” Schoeffler said.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2022

According to Jon Giles, Head of Consumer Direct Lending at TD Bank, “Many Americans have more equity in their homes than ever before, and when used responsibly, HELOCs and home equity loans are effective, affordable tools which can assist in paying down higher interest debt or allowing for home renovations, which can add value to the property.”

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2021

HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2021. As we begin to see the other side of the pandemic and throughout the past year, the home improvement and renovation industry is seeing an extremely high demand for tools, materials, and home improvement service providers. Cost of Materials. The cost for lumber is 3x higher than it was last March.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 20, 2022

HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2022. It’s well known that the world has seen a multitude of changes over the past few years, and the home renovations world is no different. From supply chain delays and stoppages to inflation, home renovation and even new construction projects are feeling the impact. Insulation is up 5.4% from last year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. This product allows a homebuyer to purchase a fixer-upper and finance the purchase and renovation in one loan based on the expected appraised value of the home after improvements. Who is eligible?

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Inman

AUGUST 22, 2023

Plunk's repair and renovation analysis tools will serve investors who frequent Xome, which also markets nontraditional listings, such as auctions, foreclosures and other investor-minded assets.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Notably, HomeBinder had introduced a proprietary home valuation tool that aggregates multiple data points — including renovations, appliance upgrades and the completion status of maintenance tasks — to estimate the home’s current value and appreciation. The post HomeBinder Adds New Features appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2022

Senior officials at the Department of Housing and Urban Development , which houses the FHA, said today during a press briefing that it would focus on improving financing for manufactured homes and revamp its renovation financing. A senior HUD official said that updating its 203K program to make it more usable is a “high priority.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Whether it’s an FHA or VA purchase mortgage for a first-time homebuyer; a refinance or HELOC product for existing homeowners preparing for their children’s college expenses or a renovation or reverse product for empty nesters; LOs today will need to listen as much as they pitch in order to succeed.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Add tools to help consumers decide which lending options best suit their needs Now more than ever, consumers want practical financial guidance and support. High interest rates and the lack of housing inventory make home renovations and remodeling an attractive alternative for homeowners looking to upgrade their spaces.

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Inman

JANUARY 26, 2024

AI-driven, personalized listings will include an immersive virtual tour experience and data will be used not just for sales and marketing, but also restorations, renovations and appraisals.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If you want to add effective real estate farming tips, tools and tactics to your marketing arsenal, our guide will show you how it’s done. Real estate farming tools Whether hosting open houses, first-time homebuyer workshops or seasonal neighborhood events, these tools will help you become a go-to local expert.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

In fact, many financial researchers and scholars have identified it as a strategic tool that should be considered part of a holistic financial strategy for retirement. Fortunately, reverse mortgages have come a long way over the last decade and are no longer considered a loan of last resort.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

HousingWire recently spoke with Propertybase CEO Vance Loiselle about real estate tech and how the past year has accelerated the need for digital collaboration tools across the entire customer journey. HW: How has the financial industry’s response to COVID accelerated the need for digital tools?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Land Gorilla founder and CEO Sean Faries is relentless in his pursuit of technology innovations that drive efficiency while simultaneously reducing risk in construction and renovation lending. Technology, however, should never get in the way of the relationship a lender has with its customers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Typically, we use statistical tools to measure these differences. I have read some comments in the MLS, that state that a home had been completely renovated. However, when I looked at the photos, the home may have not been renovated. Perhaps it was updated nicely, but not to the degree of a full renovation.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2021

Specifically, the state said that Modus used its partnership with “Staging Boost,” a platform that works with third-party vendor ZingFix to offer cleaning, landscaping, staging and listing preparation renovation with a deferred payment. ” Inman News first reported the planned license revocation.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2022

“Our mission is to help homeowners unlock their home equity to better manage their finances – whether it’s for home renovations, paying for tuition, debt consolidation, or other events to support your family and life’s great adventures,” Schacknies said in a social media post.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

Having had our kitchen gutted and remodeled a couple of years ago, I can honestly say that I had not thought about this question before our renovation. Also, if you are planning on doing a complete gut renovation of your kitchen, it is best to go for a larger dumpster, as the amount of debris generated will be significant.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

“‘High tech – High touch’ is our mantra as we develop industry-leading tools and resources with a never-ending commitment to the relationships with our brokers and team members,” CEO Sanjiv Das said. Caliber offers a “triple play” of resources to help elevate a broker’s business.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Vouchers are a critical tool that help our vulnerable residents,” Racine said. No voucher/sec-8 — find ways to reject, applicant must meet every requirement (credit, security deposit, income etc), in the case that we have to lease to them which we should find every way out of, don’t put in renovated units,” the email stated.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. It even integrates with commonly used tools like Salesforce , Follow Up Boss and Hubspot so you can easily target your existing contact lists.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 15, 2024

Websites like Pinterest , Houzz , and DIY Network offer a plethora of inspiration, from budget-friendly renovation ideas to step-by-step tutorials. Additionally, platforms like YouTube host a vast array of instructional videos, covering everything from basic home repairs to advanced renovation projects.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2021

For example, a newly renovated home that has a gourmet kitchen and an updated bathroom may be valued more highly than a similar home that possesses only above-average amenities and is in average condition. . Many factors contribute to the process of determining the value of a residential property. Difficult, But Not Impossible.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

Using another new tool, called “Raveis Refresh,” WRRE prepares the home for sale by making any necessary upgrades and renovations to maximize the home’s value and ensure that it sells above market average and quickly.

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Raleigh Realty

APRIL 24, 2022

If you’re not quite ready for a whole new set of tidying tactics, there are plenty of space-saving tools at your disposal too. Get Some Space-Saving Tools The simplest solution to accommodate your fashionable wardrobe uses space-saving tools. These space-saving tools are only the beginning of your closet transformation journey.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 25, 2023

Secure Pre-Approval In a market with few homes available, having a mortgage pre-approval in hand is a powerful tool. Consider Renovations and Updates With fewer turnkey options available, don't shy away from properties that need a little TLC. A home in need of renovations could be a hidden gem that other buyers overlook.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Jackie Louh Chief Operating Officer, Lamacchia Realty The Lamacchia Property Management crew is currently renovating and updating the office space to fit in with the Lamacchia Realty brand standards. The renovation is expected to be complete with an official grand opening in March 2023.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 20, 2022

Lamacchia Realty fuels its rapid and continuous growth by its formula of offerings to its agents in addition to its unique selling tools for consumers, like the? tools to its agents.? What to Know About Home Renovations in 2022. Lamacchia offers an array of distinctive? lead products ,? services , and? training ,? technology ,?and?

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Patch of Land

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Whether you’re a seasoned house flipper or just planning to take your first entrepreneurial step as a real estate investor, you should always be on the lookout for new tools, processes, and best practices that can help you improve your business. Take advantage of these innovative tech tools to grow your real estate business.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 5, 2024

Investing in Upgrades and Renovations Strategic upgrades and renovations can yield a high return on investment when it comes to home values. Focus on projects that offer the most bang for your buck, such as kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, and energy-efficient upgrades.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 20, 2020

In order to do this, homeowners may have to make renovations to the interior or exterior of their property. However, they are often working with limited budgets, which means that they need to focus on the most cost-effective renovations that will produce the greatest return on their investment. Showcase The Kitchen.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Regression is a mathematical tool used by real estate appraisers to determine the likely value, or adjustment rates, of various property characteristics and ultimately predict sale prices. Our Unlimited Learning Membership includes professional development tools like videos, checklists, and white papers. Learn more.

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Margins are tightening for businesses all throughout the real estate industry, and property investors are also squeezed by rising property, renovation, and service costs. It does mean that investors should carefully consider the properties they invest in and all the tools and services they use to make business happen.

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Mashvisor

MAY 16, 2022

Find real estate agents near me when you need help identifying and evaluating renovation expenditures for a potential investment property. Table of Contents What Is a Real Estate Agent? Pros…

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