Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2025

Saluda Grade , an alternative investment firm with a focus on residential real estate finance, announced this week that it hired Jim Boothby as its head of global business development. Saluda Grade added two commingled funds and two separate managed accounts to its credit business last year, while also launching a third growth equity fund.

Development

Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

home equity based on different estimates its easy to see the potential impact that such a large cohort has on a variety of different businesses, including home inspections. As more older adults state their desires to age in place in their current homes and with baby boomers owning as much as half of all U.S.

Inspection

Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Over the past five years, management has increasingly focused on leveraging CoStars dominance in commercial real estate (CRE) to expand into residential real estate (RRE). Third Point estimates that CoStar will have cumulatively spent more than $3 billion on its residential goals by the end of this year.

Investor

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

Home Equity Investment (HEI) is a relatively new option for private equity real estate investors, and one that carries significant promise. This leaves them with this enormous asset in their home equity, but they have no way of accessing it short of selling their home, which is simply something that many people dont want to do.

Equity

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Morningstar DBRS previously confirmed its MOR RVO2 residential reverse mortgage originator ranking for FAR,” the company said. The company also mentioned the distribution channels for its reverse mortgage products, including Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) as well as its proprietary HomeSafe loans.

Loans

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While the key statistics about a property will be available to buyers in the real estate listing description, residential buyers tend to shop with their emotions. Ill teach you how to write a real estate listing description, plus share some creative real estate listing description examples. Why is a good listing description important?

Renovation

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

The real estate technology company will be aided on this journey by additional capital it has secured from its ownership group, which includes private equity partner Vector Capital , and brokerages Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Windermere Real Estate , according to an announcement on Friday. MoxiWorks is looking to up its game.

Technology

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Kearns: People don’t always think of them in the same way as a traditional mortgage, but if you really look at them, they provide a unique opportunity for our aging population to tap into their equity. Jonathan Kearns: Today, the reverse mortgage is a very cocooned, proprietary dataset in how it’s done.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Historically, life insurance companies shied away from investing in residential mortgages. But, thanks to the influence of private equity investors, cash-rich insurance companies are increasingly drawn to private debt assets that pay higher premiums due to their illiquidity. Non-QM market share grew from less than 3% of U.S.

Banks

Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2025

At the start of June, global asset management firm Barings announced a partnership with Crebrid , a fintech-driven lending platform specializing in residential transition loans (RTLs). The deal includes a $500 million purchase facility and a minority equity investment from Barings investors. What’s the history with Crebrid?

Lending

Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

Among the provisions of the new bill, the relevant section stipulates that [a] foreclosure prevention fee of $80 shall be assessed for each residential mortgage loan originated, excepting only reverse mortgage loans issued to seniors over the age of 61, it says. To that end, NRMLA has requested that the language be changed from age 61 to 59.

Mortgages

Real Estate News

JULY 18, 2025

Thinking big about residential real estate success requires a big-picture perspective. Coby Hakalir July 18, 2025 6 mins Key points: Nearly 6 in 10 aspiring homeowners ages 18-44 think now is a bad time to enter the market, according to the 2025 NextGen Homebuyer Report. The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author.

Loan Officer

The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Investing in real estate may seem as simple as buying a property and collecting money, but it is far more complicated than that. Don’t stop reading, though. I said it was complicated, not impossible! This beginner’s guide will help you understand how to invest in real estate successfully, one step at a time.

Hard money loan

AAOA

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is multifamily considered commercial or residential?” What Counts as Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate? Why This Classification Matters to You as an Investor The second a property crosses the 5-unit threshold, it no longer plays by residential rules. you’re not alone.

Commercial

The Close

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Lenders prefer to see fully stabilized properties when you’re looking for home equity loans or lines of credit. Buying multiple rental properties requires the same steps as buying one—you’re still going to research the best spots and figure out how to manage your place effectively.

Finance

The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When most people think of investing in real estate, they think about being a landlord, but real estate investing comes in many forms. Yes, a landlord is one of them. However, other types of real estate investment have varying degrees of risk, reward, involvement, and finances. Hold and resell: This type of flipping is a bit different.

Property Management

Calculated Risk Real Estate

MARCH 14, 2025

This entire housing cycle I’ve argued that we would NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. Nationwide, borrower equity increased by $281.9

Equity

BAM Media

JULY 16, 2025

Home Equity & Underwater Report shows that 46.2% of mortgaged homes are equity-rich, down from 47.7% homes with equity-rich mortgages declined quarter over quarter for the second straight time. But despite the dip, nearly half of all mortgaged properties across the country still have homeowners sitting on serious equity.

Equity

Calculated Risk Real Estate

JUNE 4, 2025

We will NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. But it is still important to track delinquencies and foreclosures.

Equity

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

Smart Data: Over 1 billion data points on residential and commercial real estate. Plus, well take a look at the benefits and best practices to give you a better understanding of how real estate predictive analytics impact your business and how to use them to your advantage. What does this mean for you?

MLS

The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Simply put, it’s a residential building with more than one unit designed to house multiple families. Looking for your next big investment? You’re on the right page! Buying multifamily real estate is a smart way to build cash flow and a solid investment portfolio in a single transaction. What Is Multifamily Property?

Purchase and sale agreement

Calculated Risk Real Estate

MARCH 13, 2025

During the housing bubble, many homeowners borrowed heavily against their perceived home equity - jokingly calling it the “Home ATM” - and this contributed to the subsequent housing bust, since so many homeowners had negative equity in their homes when house prices declined. million homes or 2% of all mortgaged properties.

Closing

The Residential Specialist

MAY 12, 2025

Equity Grows with Every Payment Mortgage amortization means each payment reduces the principal balance owed, increasing home equity automaticallya financial advantage renters dont have. By Pat Zaby For many buyers, the mortgage ratesof the last few years created an expectation that anything above 5% feels too high.

Mortgages

AAOA

MARCH 31, 2025

Types of REITs to Know There are several types of REITs, each focusing on different aspects of real estate investment: Equity REITs : Focused on owning and operating real estate that generates rental income. Hybrid REITs : Combine strategies of both equity and mortgage REITs. Multi-family : Apartment buildings or residential complexes.

Commercial

The Close

MAY 14, 2025

Housing values tend to be steady compared to nationwide cooling patterns, and rental demand remains robust due to the continued influx of new residents. In the coming years, the metroplex is expected to grow consistently, underpinned by infrastructure developments and housing growth. Sold.com 3.

Investor

The Close

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Have you noticed how real estate investing always gets more challenging with new laws, rules, and regulations? So, education is crucial for your success before you drop money down on properties. Have no fear; online courses allow you to conveniently access valuable resources and information to help you achieve your investing goals. Duration: 5.5

Commercial

The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Inexpensive entry: Vacant land can be affordable to buy, and if you wait for it to appreciate, you can build equity. If you’re looking to sell individual residential lots or create a subdivision, you’ll want to find land in a residential area that’s properly zoned (we’ll talk about zoning soon). Let’s get into it!

Land

HomeLight

APRIL 10, 2025

By selling now and moving into a rental, you can pocket the equity youve built without taking on a costly new mortgage. Build-to-rent homes are newer, professionally managed single-family houses built specifically for renting. For homeowners considering their next chapter, a move into a build-to-rent home could be a smart solution.

Construction

The Living Room

JUNE 25, 2025

Build Equity & Wealth Over Time Every mortgage payment increases your ownership stake. Instead of paying rent to a landlord, you’re building equity—your share of the home’s value. Portland’s Residential Infill Project enables up to four units per lot, helping add “missing middle” housing. increase over the next year.

Fixed-rate mortgage

AAOA

JANUARY 23, 2025

Apartment REIT Equity Residential saidAmazonemployees are leasing more units in Seattle before the company’sfive-day-a-week return-to-office policytakes effect in January,The Wall Street Journal reported. More than $34B of multifamily sales closed in the third quarter, according to CBRE.

Investor

Seattle Times Real Estate

JULY 8, 2025

That’s led to a sharply higher inventory of homes on the market, benefitting investors and other home shoppers who can afford to bypass current mortgage rates by paying in cash or tapping home equity gains. homes on the market as rising prices and stubbornly high borrowing costs freeze out many other would-be homebuyers.

Investor

Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 16, 2025

Selig, once the biggest name in the Seattle office world, could still find a way to retrieve at least some of those properties. But experts say that’s an uphill battle in an office market that is years from regaining its prepandemic vigor. “I His company, Martin Selig Real Estate, also said it was cutting 86 jobs, effective April 1.

Commercial

The Close

JULY 9, 2025

On the sales side, 2026 housing market predictions include improved equity positions and fewer interest-rate fluctuations will motivate more owners to sell. However, there are still roadblocks, particularly in affordability and neighborhood gaps in supply. The same has similarly been projected by the Mortgage Bankers Association and NAR.

Marketing

BAM Media

JANUARY 27, 2025

ATTOMs definition of an institutional investor purchase is residential property sales to non-lending entities that purchased at least 10 properties in a calendar year. These entities often include hedge funds, private equity firms, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and pension funds. Secure your spot now!

Investor

AAOA

APRIL 7, 2025

With so many shiny high-rises hitting the market, landlords are fighting to fill their spaces, offeringmajor discounts and perks to lure tenants. One housing economist even declared 2025 “the year of the resident.” ” But as the cost of building has increased, the number of cranes on the horizon has dwindled. Need a Lease Agreement?

Construction

Redfin

JULY 31, 2025

If you’re unsure where to start, check with HUD-approved counseling agencies, non-profit organizations, and local housing authorities to find available courses. Along with the expertise you’ll receive, some programs or lenders may offer incentives for completing courses such as lower interest rates and down payment assistance.

Purchase and sale agreement

AAOA

MAY 22, 2025

They affect everything from cash flow to financing options. Lets explore how these rates shape the multifamily real estate landscape. Multifamily vacancy rates explained are significant for real estate investors as they impact rental income and investment returns. Empty units mean no rent coming in, but you still have to cover expenses.

Finance