Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In most of our remodeling, we use a design technique called Universal Design,” said Brian Harvey, owner of Boston-area business Harvey Home Modifications. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has also given attention to home modifications specifically for aging in place.

Design

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formally announced on Monday that it’s beginning to implement anti-phishing multifactor authentication (MFA) into the Federal Housing Administration Catalyst (FHAC) platform and making it available to all users. Following up on an announcement issued at the start of last month, the U.S.

Development

Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

Using growth indicators that measure upcoming construction and development, southern metros take eight spots in the top 10 list. in builder/developer land, 4% in recent build and 1.1% Southern housing markets have dominated growth lists over the last few years, and a report by CoreLogic today shows Southern markets are still hot.

New Construction

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced the disbursement of $72.6 million in new funding under the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program, adding up to $2 million to 38 individual community recipients to bolster housing development , expansion and preservation.

Principal

Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2025

Align housing production with transit and climate strategies, particularly around infill and transit-oriented development. Prioritizing funding for “local governments with Pro-Housing Designations where appropriate.” Remove bureaucratic red tape and reduce legal and permitting barriers to housing construction.

Development

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

In walking back policies designed to boost participation in foreclosed property sales for nonprofit and government bodies, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) said that policies put in place in 2022 that restrict certain sales to these entities for a 30-day period have produced mixed results at best and will now be rescinded.

Sales

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

That policy, which is designed to protect consumers from lender fraud and financial risk, expired in early August. The firm offers “smart loans” using artificial intelligence and developed a cloud-based portal, LoanFlow , that aims to give mortgage brokers and loan officers the ability to originate loans anytime, anywhere.

Lending

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The states business-friendly regulations and tax policies have led to rapid population growth in recent years, including an estimated 16,000-person inflow from 2020 to 2022 alone. But as the states population has grown, its housing supply which was already beginning to tighten more than a decade ago has failed to keep pace. Its a big deal.

Construction

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

And actual robotic assistance is something being developed in other parts of the world, including through government endorsement of the idea. In Japan, robot development is being encouraged by the government, industry, and academia, with a general optimism towards their application, the article explained.

Development

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In a statement, Meeks said the legislation is designed to make homeownership more affordable by empowering first-time buyers and young families to get ahead by reducing monthly payments and encouraging faster equity accumulation. Meeks (D-N.Y.) A representative at FHA did not immediately respond to HousingWire s request for comment.

FHA loan

Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2025

Developers and regulators are locked in a deepening dispute over how to manage the state’s finite water supplies — with the future of real estate , agriculture and sustainability hanging in the balance. They sell their homes and they’re on their way to develop another subdivision.” “They’re done.

Development

Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

The concept of the neighborhood center would be a new land-use designation that would bolster the zoning capacity of commercial centers, adding more residents to areas with existing businesses and amenities. He is also looking to create 30 neighborhood centers that could allow for the construction of five-story apartment complexes.

Construction

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2024

It prevents the development of a skilled workforce that can adapt to new technologies and market conditions. Human-centric design Solutions need to be designed with the end-user in mind, enhancing rather than replacing human work. Employee input and engagement are crucial during the development and implementation phases.

Technology

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With thoughtfully designed tools to drive better conversion rates, automate social media marketing, and streamline time consuming tasks, technology is a key enabler to business growth, but only when fully maximized. Agents need to move beyond a fixed mindset when it comes to technology and invest the time to learn the platform.

Industrial

Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

Buyers often assume what they see in the model home is what they will get, however, model homes are designed to showcase high-end upgrades. To help you make informed decisions and avoid costly missteps, heres what you need to know before diving into a new build: 1. Red flags Choosing a reputable builder is crucial.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2025

The app, developed in partnership with real estate technology company Lundy Inc. It is designed to streamline listing management and reduce manual data entry, which officials say could lead to more complete and searchable property records. Agents throughout the region have already begun using the app, according to MetroList.

MLS

Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

The event is designed to help older Americans whose homes were damaged by the Eaton Fire, and who may be facing property damage or loss while maintaining a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ). Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and pro bono legal private firms on hand to help with more individualized consultations.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

Compass has entered into a partnership with renovation firm Chapter to integrate design and remodeling services into the home buying and selling processes across markets in New York, Florida, Connecticut and New Jersey. Buyers will gain access to estimates and design plans that help evaluate a property’s potential prior to purchase.

Renovation

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The promotion applies to select homes in various housing developments across multiple cities. Magnolia Ridge, one of the participating housing developments in the Greater Houston deal, is offering $7,500 to $7,500 off select homes , with a few of the homes seeing prices drop from $289,200 to $244,990 and $248,590 to $239,990.

Fixed-rate mortgage

Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). Increased software development needs : New integrations often require more development resources to ensure compatibility with existing systems.

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2025

Developed with Lundy Inc. AI startup Further launches homebuying platform Real estate tech startup Further has launched a new AI-powered homebuying platform featuring Homebuyer AI, a virtual assistant designed to guide users through every step of purchasing a home. Now integrated into InGenius 2.0,

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

White previously served as vice president and designated managing broker at Baird & Warner’s Glen Ellyn, Illinois , office before departing in 2021 to join Compass. He also contributed to development of the company’s mortgage and title initiatives in the region, and he implemented process improvements tied to sales capture rates.

Title

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Despite that projected need for more senior housing, however, development on dedicated senior housing units and facilities ground to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic and has largely stood still since then, the report explained. This is according to a report published this week by the Wall Street Journal. The projected aging of the U.S.

Marketing

Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2025

Polk County, which encompasses the states capital and largest city, Des Moines, and is home to more than 500,000 people announced this week the rollout of a dedicated program that’s designed to help older residents age in place. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines. According to data from the U.S.

Due diligence

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Collov AI leverages proprietary model training to develop its AI agent , enabling it to understand architectural context, interior design principles, and staging best practices tailored specifically for real estate applications. Thats why Collov AIs Visual Agent is designed to be as simple as taking a photo. from Stanford.

Agents

Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reportedly ramping up its discussions about relocating its headquarters in Washington, D.C., There is no love lost by workers when it comes to the design of the Weaver Building, so any of their affection toward HUD comes from the mission itself, not the location of their desks.

Renovation

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As you plan your 2025, its important to be intentional about including self-development activities. After all, our business will only grow as much as we do as business owners. With hundreds of books to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know which one will truly have a positive impact on your life and your business. I believe him.

Agents

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

A well-designed, mobile-first web portal can deliver virtually the same advantages: borrowers can save progress, switch devices anytime, and stay in a contained, secure environment, all without jumping through extra hoops. Yet, in practice, lenders tell us that only about 20 percent of borrowers take that route when given the choice.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A group of current and former real estate executives have launched The Helm, a coaching platform designed to provide professional development to a more diverse audience. Some of the most powerful women in real estate have taken the industry’s coaching space into their own hands.

Industrial

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

“FirstTeam’s impressive growth is fueled by a robust ecosystem designed to nurture agents at every stage of their career,” said Michele Harrington , the companys CEO. Founded in 1976, FirstTeam operates more than 46 offices with 2,200-plus sales agents. The firm is among the largest privately held U.S.

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2025

Do not comment on the design or aesthetics of a property unless a buyer specifically asks for your opinion. As a real estate professional, its fair to say that youll have plenty of opinions regarding the properties you show buyers. But when should you share your opinion with a buyer? Heres how to walk that line.

Agents

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. In this article, weve compiled 49 compelling real estate newsletter ideas and subject lines.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

They are designed to support equitable housing access for low-income families and families in low-income areas, according to an announcement. In these instances, the enterprise must develop a housing plan (which is an action plan to demonstrate how it will improve its performance), the FHFA explained.

Finance

Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2025

And how long was it in development and testing before it was fully rolled out? We designed LEO to handle this, factoring in broker compensation, licensing and program availability to deliver accurate, tailored comparisons. Behind this momentum is Jason Bressler, UWM’s Chief Technology Officer. HousingWire: At the recent ‘UWM LIVE!’

Lending

Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2025

Errol Sameluson, Zillows chief industry development officer, the listing standards come from Zillows desire to preserve transparency and equitable access to data for all consumers. Its literally designed to protect sellers and buyers! NextHome is joining eXp Realty in committing to Zillow s new listing standards.

MLS

Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2025

Zillows adoption of this two-tab design in no-commingling markets was the source of an antitrust lawsuit from now-defunct discount brokerage REX Real Estate , as the two-tab design prevented REX listings from being viewed alongside MLS listings. The company began using an IDX feed to power its listing portal in 2021.

MLS

Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2025

The company introduced Realm-X Performers, which are AI tools designed to handle specific operational processes autonomously. These developments coincide with a redesigned interface called FolioSpace and new services made possible through AppFolio’s partnership with Second Nature , now part of the AppFolio Stack partner ecosystem.

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