Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). However, for many lenders and title agents, the path to compliance can be a bit too much to handle while running a business and dodging compliance risks.

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2025

Luxury real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman Real Estate has partnered with Associated Mortgage Bankers to launch an in-house mortgage platform, Elliman Capital , designed to streamline the financing process for homebuyers. Initially rolling out in Florida, the platform will expand nationwide. FHA, VA, and USDA loans will also be added.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

Advocus National Title Insurance Co. has introduced GO Live, a virtual closing system designed to streamline real estate transactions for attorneys and their clients. Advocus is committed to redefining the title insurance experience, said Peter Birnbaum, executive chairman of Advocus.

Title

Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2025

Buyers often assume what they see in the model home is what they will get, however, model homes are designed to showcase high-end upgrades. Transfer taxes, title policies and potential appraisal shortfalls should be considered. Its important to clarify which features come standard and which require additional investment.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2025

In an interview, he stressed the importance of age-inclusive design, transparency in AI training and preserving human oversight as the firm carefully expands its senior-focused AI tools like “Bridget.”

Lending

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

In walking back policies designed to boost participation in foreclosed property sales for nonprofit and government bodies, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) said that policies put in place in 2022 that restrict certain sales to these entities for a 30-day period have produced mixed results at best and will now be rescinded.

Sales

Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

Rocket Close and Rocket Pro have taken a major step forward by integrating the two platforms into a single, more efficient platform, designed to simplify the closing process and enhance the broker experience. Title and closing need to stop being an afterthought, because we’re offering a true, market -differentiating asset.

Closing

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. Like agents, there are multiple types of brokers, and their responsibilities will vary based on their job titles.

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2025

Coldwell Banker Realty has launched a national rollout of its Transaction Concierge program, a back-office support system designed to assist real estate agents with administrative tasks during the homebuying process. The Transaction Concierge initiative is staffed by internal employees rather than outsourced contractors.

Agents

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As the title states, its all about starting with why. Paperback Audiobook The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson A catchy title backed up by an important message, this book is universally applicable across all industries. Whats the purpose behind your real estate business? What greater goal are you looking to achieve?

Agents

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

These enhancements are exclusive to Qualia’s Shield solution, a wire fraud detection system designed for title and escrow professionals. The Email Link feature allows title and escrow agents to determine whether an email is from known or unknown email addresses.

Title

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Generative AI is a very powerful document processor and can meaningfully improve title company efficiency and accuracy, when applied in the right way. When designed thoughtfully, tech doesn’t create bumpy dirt trails; it builds highways with bridges and connectors. Our industry’s currency is documents.

Technology

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Similar to the HousingWire TECH100, which celebrates the most innovative companies in mortgage and real estate tech, Tech Trendsetters highlights the individuals who are developing cutting-edge technology and leading innovation for their clients in these industries. This year, 75 honorees were selected. Take a look at the full list below.

Technology

Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2025

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools designed to help brokers analyze competitors loan estimates and assist borrowers online. From there, they gain access to reduced title fees, appraisal credits or basis points to improve pricing.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It also allows you to target your prospecting in a more purposeful way, since you can search by job title and company. Maximize the rest of your profile to showcase expertise One unique aspect of LinkedIn for real estate agents is that there are places on your profile for much more than just where you work and your job title.

Agents

Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2025

Unfortunately, this scenario accurately depicts ransomware attacks, malicious software specifically designed to encrypt your files, making them inaccessible unless you pay cybercriminals who have taken your data hostage.

Title

Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2025

The plan is designed to help agents close more business. million, with revenue from brokerage services (+26.3%), mortgage (+11.1%), title (+92%) and technology (+38%) all increasing by double-digit percentages. Its mortgage and title businesses are still in their infancy, however, with revenue growth hitting $2 million and $1.3

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

We are a great team but your family is your family and you should be able to bring your whole self to the equation… ” – Erin Sheckler , Group President NCS/API/International at Stewart Title Guaranty Company “When I took a leap of faith and decided to be part of a start up in 2019.

Title

Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

Its about more than just earning a title its an opportunity to create a business that reflects your vision, mentor a team, and make an impact. When we rebranded, we invested in professional design to ensure our messaging stood out. Related article 11 iconic real estate logos + Tips to design (or refine) yours 5.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2025

Too many older Americans are unable to access their own home equity , not because of poor credit, but because traditional lending products weren’t designed for life after 62,” Mayer said in a statement.

Equity

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

Many of these tools were designed to address problems of the past and haven’t evolved to match current needs and possibilities. NA: Over time, we’ve seen how legacy technology creates persistent challenges for lenders, such as developers leaving, solutions that struggle to scale, and the need for extensive manual workarounds.

Technology

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Were proud to introduce this years honoreesrising leaders who are redefining whats possible in housing. Take a look below at the full list of this year’s 100 honorees.

Lending

Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2025

The campaign, titled “Nearly Home,” incorporates sitcom-style ads that draw on real buyer experiences and attempt to ease the emotional toll of the homebuying process. According to Realtor.com , the campaign marks the companys largest brand investment in nearly three decades.

Marketing

Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2025

The GSEs are in the “start your engines” phase of an industry-wide implementation of the re-designed Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) that consolidates the individual forms into a single, data-driven, dynamic appraisal report layout. Credit policy Both GSEs released updates to their Seller/Servicer Guidelines in June.

Lending

Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2025

The tool is designed to automate aspects of co-marketing efforts, including compliance and brand consistency. “By eliminating manual tasks and guesswork from co-marketing, Network Connections enables them to engage earlier, deliver greater value, and build lasting, high-impact relationships with their real estate partners.”

Loan Officer

BAM Media

MAY 9, 2025

Designed for agents ready to dominate YouTube with market-savvy content, this prompt taps into viral video frameworks used by creators in Austin, Toronto, and Orlando, and adapts them to your local city or region. Lets start with 20 titles and then refine into a series or a calendar. Thats where this AI prompt comes in.

Title

Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Rank CBSA Title 2025 Sales YoY 2025 Price YoY Combined Growth 1 Colorado Springs, CO 27.1% Work with Norada, Your Trusted Source for Turnkey Investment Properties Discover high-quality, ready-to-rent properties designed to deliver consistent returns. The Numbers Don't Lie I know, I know – numbers can be dry. 4 El Paso, TX 19.3%

Marketing

Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

Related articles The 8 best real estate website builders of 2025 The 10 best real estate website design trends for 2025 (+ why they work) 9. Pro Tip Co-brand the event with a real estate agent, home inspector or title company to split the cost and provide even more value to your audience.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2025

The new product allows borrowers to access between $50,000 and $400,000 per draw at a fixed rate, depending on factors like home value, lien position, title, credit profile, verified income amount and available equity at the time of application.

Equity

RIS Media

JULY 14, 2025

Meet the 5 Agents Now Competing for the National Title appeared first on RISMedia.

Title

BAM Media

JULY 29, 2025

This wasn’t about a title. All designed to help you scale your business faster and smarter. When it came to adding the very first outside board member to BAM, we knew we had to get this right. It was about vision. BAM was built to challenge the status quo in real estate media. To give agents more: More clarity. More support.

Industrial

Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2025

Lenders, attorneys/title companies, insurance providers, even handymen and painters when you can be the one who connects a client with a great vendor, everyone wins. For example, spend no more than 30 minutes designing your business card. Visit Colibri Real Estate 17. Get it to a place where it looks good enough, then stop.

Agents

Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 29, 2024

These can include application fees, title search fees, and other administrative expenses. Work with Norada in 2025, Your Trusted Source for Turnkey Investment Properties Discover high-quality, ready-to-rent properties designed to deliver consistent returns. Contact us today to expand your real estate portfolio with confidence.

Mortgages

Easy Agent Pro

APRIL 10, 2025

In this step, you can also rewrite titles with better keywords. If you originally titled your post A Few Quick Real Estate Tips, you might rename it 10 Real Estate Tips That Accelerate a Home Sale. Drawbacks: The app might lack advanced design tools, so you may still need an external graphics program.

Title

HomeLight

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Letters of Administration: If no will is present, these letters serve as a court-issued document to designate an estate administrator. Current property ownership documents You’ll also need documentation to prove property ownership: Property deed and title documents: These establish legal ownership.

Purchase and sale agreement

Redfin

MAY 27, 2025

According to New Orleans, LA -based interior designer Nomita Joshi Gupta , moving is a great opportunity to decide what you truly want to keep. You can donate to local libraries, schools, or charitable organizations, or sell valuable titles online or at used bookstores. Laura Parsons, interior designer at Parsons i.d.

Title

Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2025

The automated RON eligibility feature is designed to support broader adoption of eSignings. New features are expected to benefit home equity and refinance transactions by streamlining scheduling and improving transparency, the company added.

Technology