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Loan buybacks haven’t disappeared, but they are trending down

Housing Wire

The Urban Institute report, published in November 2023, shows that the average number of months from origination to repurchase between 2005 to 2008 (prior to and during the early stages of the global financial crisis ) was 46 months for Freddie Mac and 52 months for Fannie Mae. That’s a much better outcome and solution for the industry.”

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Why lenders should be asking for a title check at loan application

Housing Wire

A title check facilitates better communication and transparency that today’s consumers have come to expect using technology, while also removing some of these pain points from the transaction. It is also why being an independent voice and technology partner who can integrate and support everyone was important to us when we started Flueid.

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Go-To Experts: Kris Lindahl Talks About the COVID-19 Wolf At the Door

Realty Biz

Property owners impacted by the COVID-19 housing crisis are struggling to pay mortgages, and the imminent risk of foreclosure and bankruptcy looms large over the industry. Post-pandemic we are going to see a lot more technology. 3D tours and virtual stagings are making it easier to house hunt from your couch.

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Looking Back on 2021

GeekEstate

A Lone Dream Team Emerges: Lone Wolf Technologies is a serious competitor to MoxiWorks and Inside Real Estate. However, bankruptcy filings showing $1.29 The residential analogy is if Opendoor just went belly-up with bankruptcy filings, lay-offs, and an asset fire sale from one day to the next. SUPER TEAMS TAKE CENTER STAGE.

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Hit list: Inside CoStar’s all-out war against Zillow

Housing Wire

CoStar’s actions included collaborating with law enforcement in the Philippines to raid an Xceligent office, and Xceligent eventually fell into bankruptcy. But up on the stage at NAR, they were yelling and screaming ‘CoStar! CoStar took exception to how it was characterized in the article, calling it a “toxic stew of half-truths.”.

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A Look Forward to 2021: De-Carbonization Is King

GeekEstate

They are putting their money where their mouth is: Fifth Wall recently hired Greg Smithies from BMW iVentures to co-lead the Climate Technology Investment team and is raising a $200 million climate fund. SUPER TEAMS TAKE CENTER STAGE. MORE POLICIES PUSH TECHNOLOGY IN RENTALS. Guy Gal // Founder & CEO, Side.

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Find Cash Home Buyers in Houston for a Fast, Simple Sale

HomeLight

Investors offer alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy About 60% of sellers who contact Ramcharitar are behind on their mortgage payments. While some homeowners opt for foreclosure in a distressed situation, others decide to declare bankruptcy. You might feel overwhelmed when you need to sell your home quickly in Houston.

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