Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Buyers agents are not just bright smiles that open doors were the guide our clients rely on to navigate the homebuying process. This is when your buyers need you the most. Thats why having a definitive homebuying checklist is an essential part of your agent toolkit. Have you spoken to a lender? What is your reason for purchasing a new home?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. The industry acronyms alone look like alphabet soup. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? Let’s dive in!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2020

With the onset of COVID-19, the already-siloed communication channels between mortgage lenders, real estate agents, title agents and underwriters became even more strained as standard methods of in-person communication were no longer an option for many. With Qualia, they were able to expedite this timeline to 2 weeks.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A small issue within the title process can have an impact on the length of the closing process, impacting mortgage lenders and borrowers. HousingWire recently spoke with Dave Steinmetz, Division President of Origination Services for ServiceLink, on what tools lenders should leverage to streamline home equity title and closing.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2021

eMerge, a company that offers alternative valuation solutions, including broker price opinions (BPOs), will allow Accurate Group to increase its broker network and leverage property inspection technology, the company said. The company claims on its website that the total value of homes it has appraised is over $517 billion since 2010.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

February 10 may go down as a momentous day in real estate history. That’s when a 70-year-old brick home in the St. Petersburg, Florida suburb of Gulfport sold for the equivalent of $654,310, where the asset exchanged was represented by a non-fungible token. million in 2020 to $24.9 Heckler was the listing agent of the auctioned off Gulfport home.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The venture-backed title company Doma announced the expansion of its Doma Intelligence platform to Washington, Utah, Maine, Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky on Monday. This white paper covers the need for speed in title and what instant title means to your regional bank or credit union. Presented by: Doma.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

As these lenders and others now look to re-energize their home equity efforts, and new players make their foray into home equity, reliable title and settlement service partners with deep home equity experience are in demand. The title and settlement processes should never hold you back from meeting your home equity application-to-close goals.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

During the last refi boom, some appraisers were scheduling inspections as far as four to six weeks out, which was slowing down the entire loan transaction. As a Fannie Mae partner, SingleSource can utilize a larger pool of trained data collectors, so that property inspections can now take place in a matter of days, not weeks.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2023

Real estate transactions can be complicated, especially when it comes to titles and escrow. As a professional in the industry with over twenty years of experience, I know that two of the most crucial aspects of any real estate transaction are title and escrow. So why are title and escrow so important?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

” In a statement Friday, Accurate Group said it has completed more than three million property data inspections and hybrid appraisals through its ValueNet suite of products. .” Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2024

In these contracts – also known as “land contracts” or “bond for deed” –the seller retains the legal title to a home until the borrower completes all the payments, leading to some “traps,” according to the CFPB. Home prices are usually inflated, inspections are not made, and loans have high interest rates and balloon payments. “The

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

Closing tasks such as appraisal , inspection, title insurance and homeowners insurance are done remotely. Miami -based startup Waltz Inc. launched on Wednesday to serve international investors in U.S. real estate with a fast, digital mortgage process. The company is initially working in nine states with plans to expand. A digital U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

In-person electronic notarization (IPEN) is quickly gaining industry-wide traction with lenders, title agencies and settlement companies due to its convenience, cost savings and improved borrower experience. Can you imagine needing to pay for groceries using cash or checks? We can’t either.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Back then, we never thought about the property inspection. We didn’t understand anything other than dual agency and we didn’t have inspections for things like radon gas or uranium in the soil. How is RE/MAX working to meet this moment? Now, agents are responsible for so much. Most people want to walk through the property.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2024

Steinway was also one of the first four loan officers to be hired at Guaranteed Rate , where he earned the firm’s Chairman’s Club title for hitting $100 million in yearly production multiple times. Steinway, who closed more than $1.5 Chicago, I think, is suffering more than most markets in the United States.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lenders who are modernizing across the entire scope of the origination journey — digitizing processes from application and title through close and post-close — are building unprecedented momentum for their businesses. The industry is buzzing with conversations around appraisal modernization — for good reason. Today is a different day.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Clients don’t think of buying a home as multiple things, they don’t think, ‘Well I’ve got to get a mortgage, I’ve got to get title, I’ve got to get an appraisal, I’ve got to find a real estate agent, I’ve got to get an inspection,'” said Farner. ” he asked.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Working with some of the nation’s largest banks and mortgage servicers, offering asset management, property disposition, title, close, valuation, and field services through an integrated, technology-driven platform. Of course, it’s a good problem to have, but difficult to navigate in terms of scalable solutions. A Comprehensive Solution.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

Selling a home typically involves nearly 10% in transaction fees between real estate agents , title companies, inspections, and other expenses. Selling a home typically involves nearly 10% in transaction fees between real estate agents , title companies, inspections, and other expenses. To be precise, the average U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Others are marketing and claiming first-mover innovation on technology capabilities, such as mobile property inspections, that have existed for years. Appraisal modernization is generating a lot of buzz in the real estate lending industry. Expanded use of desktop appraisal technology began out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2022

Refinance-cost calculations include lender’s title policy, appraisal, settlement, recording fees, and various state and local taxes. The national average closing costs for a single-family property refinance in 2021 was $2,375, up $88, or 3.8%, from the previous year, according to CoreLogic ‘s ClosingCorp. Washington, D.C.,

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2022

The Ernst Fee Service is used by lenders to minimize fee cures by providing recording fees, transfer taxes, property tax, title, settlement, inspection data, and lender and appraisal fees. . The mandatory 0% tolerance fees are paid to the creditor, the mortgage broker, or an affiliate of either party. trillion in 2021.

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HomeLight

APRIL 2, 2025

Still, they are often hired by escrow agents and title companies to prepare closing documents due to Hawaiis history of land division and recording procedures and its implications on modern real estate practices. Looking to sell a house as is in Hawaii? MLS has a field to mark a listing as is? I don’t think so.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nationwide Title Clearing has invested more than 31 years of experience, knowledge and technology into creating PerfectDocs, the first complete web-based solution that provides both NTC and users with a “share-the-work” solution. PerfectDocs provides for a completely paperless process anywhere eRecord is available.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Still, I’m encouraged to see companies using digital tools and platforms — or creating their own — to take little bites out of a gigantic industry, from streamlining financing and inspections, to centralizing communication, to optimizing budgets and reducing project delays. That’s what building a new home is like for most people.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2024

Contingencies in the agreement protect both parties if problems arise during the appraisal, inspection, or financing stages of the transaction. However, an off-market transaction between family members requires careful planning and transparent communication to avoid misunderstandings and ensure a seamless process. Establish a timeline.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

For example, from a scheduling standpoint, 58% of survey respondents stated they would be very likely/likely to self-schedule their appraisal, inspection and/or closing appointment online if the option was available to them. The pandemic had a profound impact on the home-buying experience. Why should the mortgage process be any different?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Richardson also noted that there have been fewer property inspection waivers issued by Fannie Mae in the last several months, keeping appraisers, inspectors and others in valuation very busy. Austin has ranked as the No. And all of those prospective homeowners flocking to the city are fighting for the same small pool of houses.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 16, 2022

It would be best to make sure that the property you are interested in has a clear title. However, always keep in mind that problems with the property titles generate most issues experienced during real estate transactions. The easiest way to escape these issues is to make a property title search. Why Do You Need a Title Search.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

For example, a loan processor may use a modern LOS to order a flood certification, title report, AUS decision or data verifications, but once the order has been placed, what if the data doesn’t arrive? When the squeeze is on, lenders must offer higher levels of customer satisfaction, lower costs or both to remain competitive.

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2021

Nonprofits like HomeFree-USA also have a network of realtors, lenders, home inspectors and title companies that they work with on a regular basis, offering clients like Davis, who are seeking further assistance or advice, options for the resources and support they may need.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

According to Walsh, laws enacted by many states and municipalities require that foreclosing lenders register, inspect, and maintain properties during the foreclosure process, including before the lenders acquire title following a foreclosure sale. If the property is vacant, they will lower the offer further.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

ServiceLink, which is backed by Fidelity National Financial, meets the unique needs of wholesale lenders by providing title insurance, appraisals, flood certificates and closing services. More than 50 years of title industry expertise gives ServiceLink unique insight into the needs of our wholesale clients.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Get a home inspection: Korb suggests thinking of a rent-to-own agreement “like a long escrow period.” Get a home inspection: Korb suggests thinking of a rent-to-own agreement “like a long escrow period.” Just as you would with any home purchase, insist on a full home inspection before signing.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

It includes property preservation data, such as vacancy checks and inspections for damage repairs, foreclosure title status and title clearance information and claimable vs non-claimable expenses, current status for properties in auction, and more. HW: How does ServiceLink’s EXOS One Marketplace address this challenge?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Through enhanced storytelling, our rebrand initiatives will help convey to the industry at large how Milestones supports every industry professional connected to homeowners, including those in mortgage, real estate, title, home services, insurance, inspection, home warranty and homebuilders.

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