Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

A large portion of those loans, once repurchased from the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) at par, were later resold for much less in the so-called “scratch and dent market. The overarching goal of prefunding QC is to ward off problems before they become issues on closed loans.

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GeekEstate

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I’m excited to release Thomvest’s real estate technology market map, which includes more than 240 companies operating within the residential real estate segment. This is the third update to the market map and includes over 100 additional companies — a testament to the pace of entrepreneurship in this segment.

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Realty Biz

MAY 5, 2022

The world of real estate has always had a heavy reliance on adopting new technologies to remain competitive in a crowded market. This hasn’t changed at all – in fact, today’s technologies offer dozens of excellent opportunities for real estate agents looking to grow their business. Virtual Staging Services.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While brokers frequently prioritize sophisticated recruitment tactics and having the best technology stack, it’s vital to revisit the fundamental elements of human interaction and organizational retention underpinning a successful brokerage.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

However, it still appears that lenders are focusing their technology investments on the point of sale. A 2020 ICE Mortgage Technology survey confirmed this, reporting that 58% of borrowers were affected in their decision making by the presence (or lack thereof) of an online application. And, in particular, closing fees.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

While there are many reasons as to why that is, technology in real estate certainly played a major part. Real estate technology has come a long way in a short time. Today, real estate technology has evolved to include smart phones, real estate robotics, and a host of other innovative technologies.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In an interview this week with HousingWire, the 40-year-old Ishbia dished on how the third quarter is shaping up , capacity limits in the mortgage industry, the likely impact of the upcoming adverse market fee , and the company’s latest low-rate mortgage product, a 30-year fixed cash-out refi at rates as low as 2.5%.

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GeekEstate

JUNE 18, 2023

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of the GEM, Collabra Technology , data analytics and automated digital marketing solutions for the real estate industry: Chief Marketing Officer. Recruit, build, and motivate a high-quality marketing organization. Empower the team to grow and thrive.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Long known for its salaried compensation for agents, Redfin is trying a new pay model in two of the nation’s largest housing markets to help boost its market share. Aleem said this desire led Redfin to restructure its compensation plan in these two markets.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Like their other “Big Four” counterparts, Fidelity executives addressed concerns about the market shifting from refinance transactions to purchase transactions during the call. Commercial orders also increased, with the number of commercial orders opened increasing 13% and the number of commercial orders closed increasing 17% year over year.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

New entrants continue to join the market with better technology and digital processes to simplify the loan process and provide fast closing experiences to meet consumer needs. As the refi-crunch subsides and homebuyers are increasingly competing against faster all-cash offers, speed once again is center stage.

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Real Trends

OCTOBER 24, 2022

3 things successful agents are focused on now: Doubling down on marketing and technology. We had already been in a solid seller’s market for a long time, and then the pandemic took us to the next level of frantic moves and unimaginable home value appreciation. Prioritizing a 12-month pipeline.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Anywhere Real Estate partnered with agent-client collaboration platform RealScout to allow the company’s affiliated real estate agents and franchise owners “to engage, nurture, and convert clients at each stage of the real estate journey,” according to an announcement on Friday. How does it work ?

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2022

billion mega-deal announced on Wednesday to acquire Black Knight will not harm competition in the mortgage tech solutions market. Analysts who cover mortgage tech companies said that, based on Black Knight’s current share price at around $72 on Thursday afternoon, the market appears to be ascribing a 60% to 70% probability of a deal closing.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

Unfortunately, that “instant” title commitment itself does not inherently equate to a faster close, as my colleague Matt Regan outlined in his recent article. Unlike title commitment turn time — what some in the market are referring to as “instant title” — a title check’s insights can take days or even weeks off the transaction timeline.

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2022

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, results and creative problem solving are the name of the game, which are two keys areas that Nick Bailey, president and CEO of RE/MAX , is more than skilled at. Attendees can find Bailey on the stage Tuesday morning , October 4th. Register here. 3-5 appeared first on HousingWire.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

PropTech, or property technology, is a rapidly growing industry that is transforming the real estate market in ways that, frankly, are mindblowing. PropTech startups are using technology to disrupt traditional real estate practices and make the home buying and selling process more efficient, transparent, and affordable for consumers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Today’s unique market requires flexibility and a pricing engine that empowers lenders and their loan officers to put the right loan products in front of borrowers. Parvesh Sahi : It has always been important, but it’s now glaringly obvious in today’s market that lenders have to be able to react fast. HousingWire: Let’s jump right in.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

Stubborn inflation and high interest rates continue to wreak havoc on the mortgage-origination market, but there is one asset class in the housing market that is arguably flourishing in these hard times – home equity. billion in the fourth quarter of 2021,” a recent market assessment by ATTOM shows.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The aim of this partnership is to help convert the Finlocker leads into closings by guiding consumers through Milestones’ “ homebuyer hubs.” Each hub offers access to different services such as home maintenance providers, market insights, property search and more.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 12, 2024

When selling a house, the real estate marketing your chosen listing agent provides is crucial. Real estate marketing plays a crucial role in selling homes by creating exposure and generating interest among potential buyers. For example, the real estate marketing materials left at the home can make a difference when selling houses.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2022

In this fast-changing market, information and insights are a key difference maker when it comes to staying competitive, retaining top talent and following the latest updates in the market and policy this year and beyond. Marketing Leaders Success Summit. Register for HW Annual here.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

In its analysis of Q2 2021 figures surrounding mortgage and real estate closings, FundingShield found an overall increase in the risk of wire and title fraud, with two in five (40%+) transactions categorized as high risk. increase in state licensing issues and invalid or non-identifiable licenses of closing agents. Additionally, 15.4%

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Harnessing the power of AI in real estate marketing can revolutionize the way properties are bought, sold, and rented. Here are several ways AI can be leveraged in real estate marketing: 1. This technology can also be used for virtual property viewing, making the property search more efficient for prospective buyers.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished. Job functions most likely to be impacted include sales, marketing and software engineering. trillion to $7.9

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2021

PHH Mortgage will pay roughly $607 million, “subject to adjustment for run-off prior to the date of closing, and will reimburse AmeriHome for outstanding servicing advances,” Ocwen said in a statement filed to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. Technology for navigating secondary market challenges.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2020

And hiring in a wave of high volumes can mean layoffs when the market is less robust. Lenders need to be able to grow their business in a way that is not linear and is not tied to the market cycles – leveraging automation technology can help. It depends on the level of technology maturity of each lender’s middle office. “It

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If you added up the impact that HousingWire ’s Vanguard winners have had on the industry, you’d likely have a comprehensive list of the initiatives that have moved markets forward. He had a technology background similar to mine, and he saw in my background what he felt was needed at Ellie Mae. So, I always look at that first.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 8, 2021

An early-stage venture capital firm , Moderne Ventures now has a vast network of execs stretched across key investment sectors targeting promising startups. Peek ( Peek.us ) – New York, NY: Virtual leasing solution focused on digitizing the leasing experience through interactive tours, analytics, content management and marketing tools.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

There are a number of challenges affecting the non-QM market, but there are also opportunities. By partnering with a mortgage company that understands how to streamline non-Qm loans, brokers can close loans quickly and effectively. John Jeanmonod: There are a number of factors making non-QM essential in today’s market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Matt Regan: Right now, the market equates instant title with receiving an on-demand title commitment. A faster title commitment should equal a faster closing, right? While reducing the time it takes to close a loan by a day is nice, shouldn’t we be trying to shave off a week or more instead? Conceptually, the idea makes sense.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

In today’s digital age, where the click of a button brings the world to our doorstep, real estate photography has become a crucial aspect of marketing a home for sale—it's the cornerstone of modern real estate marketing. The real estate market is a competitive arena where homes vie for attention in a digital landscape.

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Easy Agent Pro

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Effective communication skills are necessary in today’s competitive real estate market, making successful communication essential to developing strong client relationships and closing deals. Communicating Your Expertise and Market Knowledge Clients rely heavily on the expertise and market knowledge of their professionals.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

Shares closed trading at $20.90, giving Blend a valuation of around $4.6 The IPO gives the cloud-based software company the ammunition to grow market share , develop new products and dive deeper into various sectors within fintech, including consumer banking and auto. “So, the roadshow was very, very well received.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

This marks the second round of startups to participate in the program since its launch in September 2019 – originally as an initiative by Flagstar to guide late-stage mortgage tech startups in an effort to evaluate the viability of future investments and partnerships. LOs are only human — Tech is necessary to keep up with max loan volumes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

There is marketing, regulatory, margin compression and even the Women of Influence Forum, which is near and dear to my heart, and I believe there is so much value for everyone in the industry whether you’re just beginning or a long-time veteran like myself. I would say that I am the most excited for the Housing Market Super Session.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

Clear Capital’s suite of field valuations, real estate analytics, and platform technology solutions help servicers prevent fraud, check the accuracy of completed appraisals and broker price opinions (BPOs), conduct portfolio valuation analysis and updates, and help with disposition analysis on distressed loans.

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