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The homegenius Platform gives consumers deeper insights in the home buying and selling journey

Housing Wire

That’s why they’ve introduced the homegenius Platform, an integrated solution consisting of advanced technology , data science, machine learning and AI designed to drive value and bring ease to consumers through the home buying and selling journey. Through this offering, consumers may also be eligible to receive a rebate* at closing.

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Hit Them With Your Best Shot: How Much to Offer on a Short Sale

HomeLight

You know that old saying, “when one door closes, another one opens”? But what if it’s a different kind of sale … for example, how much should you offer on a short sale? So it’s a cycle of closing old chapters and starting new ones — and that doesn’t always happen in a clean-cut, seamless way.

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WFG expands title offerings for servicers

Housing Wire

WFG Title Insurance will now offer forbearance, loan modification, and foreclosure information reports as part of its general title and closing services. ” Pre-foreclosure sales are a promising alternative to foreclosures – here’s why. Presented by: Auction.com.

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A Quick Guide to Understanding Real Estate Designations

Windemere Selling

Like other professionals, real estate agents have the ability to specialize in certain areas of the business by earning designations. Those acronyms signify that they have achieved a specific designation through extensive training and education. So why should real estate designations matter to you?

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Foreclosed Properties: How to Buy One and Whether You Should

Realty Biz

Auctions were very intimidating, because you were often not allowed to see the properties up close, and you took the risk of what you might get, well, competing against professional, flippers, contractors, and other experts.” If you’re not looking for a short sale, though, you’ll need to purchase a foreclosed property at auction.

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Price Reduction in Real Estate: A 5-step Guide for Agents

The Close

If it’s not in the budget to hire a professional home stager, look into virtual home staging software that allows you to overlay the homes’ furnishings and decor with its built-in design options at an affordable price. Apply Design is an affordable, user-friendly app that allows anyone to stage their listings quickly.

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What’s behind the sharp decline in mortgage delinquencies?

Housing Wire

The delinquency rate should follow that downward path closely. We will certainly be tracking these data closely over the next months and quarters. Only 0.65% of exits to date have been into other resolutions, which would include short sales and deed-in-lieus. Forbearance trends and exits outlook.

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