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Capital Fundings partners with Privy

Housing Wire

Together, we will equip our borrowers with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive market.” Capital Fundings specializes in the purchase, renovation and resale of distressed residential properties. Privy’s real estate investment platform features different services tailored to assist investors.

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Opinion: The role of the LO will soon be very different

Housing Wire

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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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

These tools can help you cut your speed to lead time in half, market your business, generate and nurture leads, and even leverage bleeding-edge AI tools to 10x your productivity. It’s also an ideal tool for working with clients requiring the personal touch only video can provide.

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Financing proves an obstacle for ADUs

Housing Wire

Homeowners constructing an ADU – whose total build costs run over $150,000, according to the report – use cash out refinances, home equity loans, and renovation loans. How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools. Turnover is a huge expense for landlords and property managers across the world.

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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

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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Revolutionizing Appraisals: The Role of Blockchain Technology

Appraisal Buzz

For those keen on leveraging the best AI tools to understand blockchain’s potential further, AIToolWise offers a plethora of resources. Training and Skill Development: Preparing for the Blockchain Era As blockchain becomes more integrated into the appraisal sector, there’s a growing need for professionals to upskill.

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To Desktop or Not to Desktop, That is The Question

DW Slater Company

Many believe that the use of different data gathering tools and sources will help modernize the appraisal process. The appraiser may be able to use remote tools to view or sketch the property. Tools for Desktops/Hybrids. INvision Capture – This tool from Class Valuation provides a floor plan and sketch to ANSI standards.

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