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CoreLogic acquires closing solutions firm ClosingCorp

Housing Wire

Data analytics giant CoreLogic announced on Wednesday the acquisition of closing cost data and tech provider ClosingCorp. Previously, ClosingCorp integrated CoreLogic’s Property Tax Estimator into its SmartFees service and closing platforms in 2018. Further details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Online bank Ally launches home grant program

Housing Wire

Ally Home , the residential mortgage lending arm of Ally Bank , is offering a $5,000 grant for eligible homebuyers in the select markets of Charlotte, Detroit and Philadelphia, the company announced on Tuesday. The upfront lump sum can be applied toward a down payment, closing costs or other expenses related to the homebuying process.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

Have you budgeted for closing costs? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. The buyer typically covers the cost of the appraisal.

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Fannie Mae rumored to be looking at forgoing title insurance

Housing Wire

residential real estate mortgages, would not confirm nor deny the rumors. “We We know that closing costs continue to be a barrier for homebuyers – especially among underserved populations and first-time homebuyers,” a Fannie Mae spokesperson wrote in an email. “The Fannie Mae, which currently backs almost $4.1 trillion in U.S.

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Opinion: Here’s what people are getting wrong about real estate commissions

Housing Wire

Any person involved in selling a home knows that you cannot increase the price of your home randomly to cover the cost of commissions and other closing costs. The market sets the price of the home, and it cares little for closing costs — or what the homeowner invested in it — when determining the price for which it will sell.

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Guaranteed Rate acquires DTC lender Owning Corporation

Housing Wire

HW Media CEO Clayton Collins and Scott Happ, president of Secondary Marketing Technologies at Black Knight, discuss Black Knight’s acquisition of Optimal Blue and what the industry can expect from the company’s new Secondary Marketing Technologies division. Presented by: Black Knight.

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Weichert Reports Notable Successes for Residential Companies in 2021

RIS Media

In 2021, our sales associates and independent brokerages continued to recognize the value in leveraging Weichert’s technology, marketing, training and coaching support to compete and grow, as evidenced by our impressive year-end results.”. Customized Technology Drives Business. Streamlined Service Begets Success.