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Opinion: Improving housing affordability without exposing homebuyers to more risk

Housing Wire

While mortgage rates will likely fall this year, conversations about how to increase accessibility to homeownership are still top of mind — and should be top of mind — across the real estate industry. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to homeownership affordability.

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New home sales continue to climb in 2023

Housing Wire

“There is still a large chunk of new construction homes currently under construction, and when those homes hit the market, especially over the next few months, we will see spring home buyers – those who can afford the higher new construction price tags – having more options and opportunities to break into homeownership,” Bachaud said.

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Covius integrates Stavvy for RON and eSign on loan mods

Housing Wire

If the loan modification package is found to be RON eligible, Covius will tag the signature lines for eSign and RON recognition, and it will initiate the scheduling process with the borrowers. Together, the service offered by the Covius and Stavvy integration will be able to check for RON eligibility early in the loss-mitigation process.

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Housing Market in 2024: When Will Homes Be Affordable?

Marco Santarelli

Beyond the Price Tag: Affordability isn't just about the sticker price. Patience and strategic planning are key in this marathon, not a sprint, towards homeownership. A return to a more balanced housing market is not just about individual homeownership, but about fostering a healthy economic climate. A Silver Lining for Renters?:

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

Amanda Hill: The soaring price tags on homes for sale and rent. The challenges this creates financially for many families while excluding them from the goal of homeownership, or simply having a decent place to call home, is real. Now is the time for lenders to create the fully digital mortgage experience that the market is craving.

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Reinventing lead generation with the Qualified Borrower program

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, purchased leads are expensive, and their lofty price tag does not guarantee they will convert to closed loans. The mortgage industry needs to face the facts: today’s approach to lead generation is broken. For decades, mortgage lenders have relied on purchased lead lists to ferry in loan revenue.

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Video: Anthony Lamacchia Tackles What to Expect in 2022

RIS Media

With 2022 now in full swing, there are many questions and predictions circulating about what real estate professionals can expect out of the market, now that mortgage rates are climbing along with price tags. Lamacchia is also passionate about advocating for homeownership. Lamacchia started REAL Training and Systems Inc.