Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

reported its Q1 2025 earnings Thursday, touting a turnaround as its financial losses narrowed, deal pipeline strengthened and it landed major clients while sharpening its focus to become “software-first.” Blend Labs, Inc. ” SEC filings show that Blend’s platform revenue for the first quarter came in at $26.8

Title

Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

. … The trend over the last few years of banking financing retreating from this sector , I think it opened up a lot more opportunities for BPL lenders to be the at the forefront of the funding solution to residential developers and investment. I think [about] five years ago, banks were still extremely active in the sector.

Residential

Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2025

These included funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management , land banking capital from Millrose Properties (which acquired $522 of home sites under option with New Home), and an offering of senior notes by New Home. Landsea shareholders will receive $11.30 per share in cash.

Land

Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

Seller financing spans residential, commercial and land transactions, with residential making up 63% of all deals over the past three years, Note Investor reported. Theyve got $500,000 in the bank, they make $200,000 a year, they got their stuff together. on its own. Credit score isnt everything, he said. They just had life happen.

Finance

Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2025

In the wake of massive wildfires that destroyed 16,000 structures in Los Angeles County in January, hundreds of banks and mortgage companies agreed to let borrowers delay their monthly payments for 90 days, without demands for full repayment at the end of the forbearance period. Others simply pledged relief and relocation assistance.

Mortgages

The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Buying vacant land can be a wise investment with great returns if you plan carefully and understand what’s involved. While land can be a relatively cheap and low-effort investment compared to a house, making money from it might be trickier. Check access: Make sure you have legal access to the land. It helps to be in the know.

Land

Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

For around $500 a person can take the 20-hour course, study for the exam, pass the NMLS and land their first career opportunity as a full-time originator. Look for value: Coaching does not have to break the bank. Thinking that this small up-front investment is how the game is played is the biggest mistake a new originator can make.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2025

Chris Morton has taken the helm at the American Land Title Association (ALTA) as the title insurance industry faces challenges on multiple fronts — from regulatory pressure and a slow housing market to increased cybersecurity threats.

Title

Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2025

It will scrub social media to find where our borrower eats, banks, gets dry-cleaning picked up. My QC department caught her and then our legal department landed on her. Did the borrower register a car, boat, or even a plane at a different address? Palantir will find the addresses for professional licenses, and voter registrations.

Loans

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

A vice president at a top-25 independent mortgage bank said that after a relatively strong February and March, some lenders staffed up in anticipation of a spring surge. Some lenders are now offering as much as 70 basis points to land $25 million producersan aggressive tactic that echoes what McNaught is seeing in the field.

Mortgages

The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Conventional loans: These can be obtained from a credit union or a bank. They may offer more flexible terms than traditional banks but often charge higher interest rates and cater to experienced investors. Land: This includes undeveloped property, vacant land, and agricultural lands such as farms, orchards, and ranches.

Hard money loan

Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2025

Have at least six months of savings in the bank Selling real estate takes time. Have at least six months’ worth of living and business expenses in the bank before you quit your other job and go all-in on your new real estate career. Pro Tip Open a separate bank account just for taxes. So plan ahead.

Agents

BAM Media

OCTOBER 22, 2024

At the end of each transaction, agents can receive a detailed breakdown of their payout, with just one click, before it lands in their account. Pritesh Damani Chief Technology Officer of Real Real agents also have access to banking services through Real Wallet: Real agents based in the U.S. and Canada.

Brokerage

Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Fortune 500 Hub: Charlotte is home to the headquarters of nine Fortune 500 companies, including Bank of America and Duke Energy, further solidifying its strong financial and energy sectors. Land Availability: Ample land for development offers opportunities for new construction projects.

Investor

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

What To Expect From Your Listing Agent Why For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) Fail Blog Featured Articles Home Buying Home Selling LOCAL Rochester NY Articles 6 Things You Should Know About Buying Land Kyle Hiscock Kyle Hiscock | Greater Rochester NY Real Estate | Pittsford NY Realtor at RE/MAX Realty Group Have questions about buying or selling a home?

Land

BAM Media

APRIL 10, 2025

Getting the Data One of the great things about circle prospecting is that it doesn’t have to break the bank. Email Subscribe The post The Circle Prospecting Strategy Thats Landing Deals Now first appeared on BAM. Your call is the opportunity to provide that information. Share your experiences and insights in the comments below!

Land

Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2025

According to Daza, it’s the best (and only) way to land your crucial first client. List their pain points — opening a bank account, not knowing where to stay, not having a car — and then come up with a detailed plan to solve them. Next steps: Start with expat Facebook Groups, but in-person networking produces better results.

Closing

The Close

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Pro Tip: Investing for equity and appreciation is a viable strategy, but requires some expertise and money in the bank, so you don’t get in over your head with expenses exceeding income with no plan on how to cover them. This includes cash-out refinancing and portfolio loans from local banks and private lenders.

Finance

HomeLight

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As youre getting familiar with the lay of the land eyeballing homes that seem to meet your criteria and fit your budget , daring to let yourself feel excited about the possibilities maybe you stumble upon a listing marked as a preforeclosure.

Short sale

Redfin

JULY 18, 2025

It depends on the lender or bank whether the seller will owe additional debt repayment. The lender or bank takes possession of the property and sells it. Once your agent has submitted your offer package to the bank, it can take up to 30 days for the bank to acknowledge receipt. All proceeds from the sale go to the lender.

Short sale

Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 19, 2025

The Federal Reserve's Role: The Puppet Master Let's talk about the Federal Reserve, the central bank that has a big hand in this whole thing. The federal funds rate, which is the rate at which banks lend money to each other overnight. Mortgage rates might land somewhere around that 6% – 6.5% The Fed's main tool?

Mortgages

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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Mortgages

RIS Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Urban Land Institute Housing Opportunity Conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia, brings together housing professionals in the private and public sectors. At the conference Raphael Bosticthe president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlantafielded questions from Dennis Shea, executive director of the J.

Land

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This typically includes: Recent pay stubs Last two years tax returns Recent bank statements Proof of any additional income or assets Discuss the budget Once you have the mortgage pre-approval, have an open conversation about your client’s financial situation. Pro Tip Review every detail of the offer for accuracy.

Closing

Seattle Times Real Estate

AUGUST 6, 2025

Advertising Related ‘Like a dream,’ a couple says about landing a Seattle condo in tough housing market ‘Represent yourself,’ judge tells WA tenants facing eviction without an attorney More Gone are the days when Palmer’s sellers could just list their home and expect multiple competing offers to roll in.

Technology

The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, the homeowner can still stop the foreclosure by getting enough money to pay the bank or selling the property to pay off the loan. During this stage, the lender sends a Notice of Default to the homeowner, letting them know that legal action is being taken toward foreclosure.

Hard money loan

Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 1, 2025

It adds to the land she has purchased in the area. With 12,557 square feet, two terraces, and views from every direction, it's certainly not for the faint of heart (or anyone with a modest bank account). This one is a 6,300-square-foot home, featuring eight bedrooms. She clearly loves Malibu!

Sales

Redfin

APRIL 11, 2025

Regenerative design : Builders are exploring ways to restore the land while rebuilding, using native landscaping, rainwater collection systems, and low-impact materials. Community-centered models : Some neighborhoods are exploring land trusts and co-housing developments that prioritize affordability and shared resources.

Land

Redfin

JULY 30, 2025

.” Example scenario Imagine Sarah buys a house from a bank after it went through foreclosure. The bank provides a special warranty deed. Two years later, Sarah discovers there’s an old, unreleased lien on the property from the previous owner, dating back five years before the bank even took possession.

Title search

Marco Santarelli

APRIL 20, 2025

Stricter Lending Standards: Banks are much more careful about who they lend money to than they were in the years leading up to the 2008 crash. The crisis was caused by: Subprime Lending: Banks were giving mortgages to people who couldn't afford them. Rising land costs. Overbuilding: There were too many homes being built.

Lending

AAOA

JUNE 9, 2025

Audit Your Finances Spend a weekend gathering bank statements, credit scores, and tax returns. One student mailed 300 letters and landed a 32‑unit deal that nets $10k a month. Competition from big buyers is almost zero, giving you room to negotiate and add value fast. Steps to Your First Multifamily Property 1. Old‑school still wins.

FHA loan

Marco Santarelli

MAY 12, 2025

Right now, the Federal Funds Rate , which is the main interest rate set by our nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve (often just called “the Fed”), is sitting in a target range of 4.25% to 4.50%. The actual rate that banks lend to each other overnight, the effective federal funds rate, is hovering around 4.33%.

Investor

AAOA

AUGUST 4, 2025

That may work in coastal gateway markets with limited land and strong wage earners, but it often spells trouble in secondary cities where home ownership remains affordable. Strong banking relationships speed approval when timing is tight. Align your business plan with what the math says residents can comfortably pay.

Marketing

Easy Agent Pro

MARCH 9, 2025

With countless real estate agencies and independent agents vying for buyers’ and sellers’ attention, how do you ensure your listings and landing pages get noticed? They create a cohesive strategy to maximize ROI without breaking the bank.

Branding

BAM Media

AUGUST 4, 2025

Everything from social media apps to generative AI models to online banking relies on these buildings. They want land with strong fiber connectivity, access to massive power supplies, and the ability to expand. Why Data Centers Are the Real Estate Everyone Wants (Even if No One Talks About It) Let’s back up.

Commercial

Redfin

JANUARY 23, 2025

Alpharetta is also home to several parks and the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre , a popular concert venue. The Landings , a premier private community, offers golf, tennis, and boating facilities. The Avalon , a mixed-use development, features upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Sales

AAOA

MAY 22, 2025

But before the bank gives you the money, theyll want to make sure the condo building iswell-managed and on their approved list. Others own the land itself. You own the entire structure of your side of the duplex (or both units if you buy the whole property), including the land it sits on.

Finance