App Folio

APRIL 5, 2022

The tight labor market has made it difficult for businesses to find and keep employees, hitting the association management industry.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

The Metaverse is defined as the simulated digital world that mimics the real world through virtual reality and augmented reality in which users can interact. As the Metaverse expands, its offerings now include “virtual” real estate. But what does virtual real estate mean for real-world mortgage professionals? Defining virtual real estate. “Actual” real estate is defined as property consisting of land or buildings, and everything that is permanently attached to the land.

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Keeping Current Matters

APRIL 5, 2022

When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

Home price appreciation in February climbed 20% over the previous year, marking the 12th month of consecutive double-digit gains , according to figures released Tuesday by real estate analytics firm CoreLogic. Although low inventory continues to drive up prices, CoreLogic ’s forecast suggests home appreciation should finally hit its stride and slow down to about 5% in the coming year , according to a news release from the company. .

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GeekEstate

APRIL 5, 2022

This week, we interviewed Stephen Baker from Zego. Let’s get to it! Who are you and what do you do? My name is Stephen Baker and I’m the President and General Manager of Zego, a property technology company that helps operators modernize the resident experience to boost retention and improve efficiency. In my role as President and General Manager, I manage Zego’s growing resident experience management business, utilized by 12M+ residential units, more than 6,000 property clients, and over 3

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

Top mortgage lending software and analytics provider Black Knight is exploring a sale following takeover interest from several private equity firms, according to a report from Bloomberg. The Jacksonville, Florida-headquartered firm hasn’t decided whether it would be sold or remain independent, unnamed sources told the financial news publication.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

Atlanta-based non-QM wholesale lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions has updated its rate lock policy to a 30-day lock period due to the fast-rising interest rates landscape. “Angel Oak, along with the rest of the non-QM industry, has been forced to make rapid adjustments to ensure liquidity during this highly volatile market,” a company spokesperson told HousingWire. .

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The Mortgage Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell modestly yesterday. And they’re now appreciably lower than they were on Mar. 25, which was when we saw the last giant […].

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage companies are gaining market share an historic rates. An analysis of the top five-year movers by transaction sides show the big brands at the top. This ranking shows the firms that had the largest increase in closed transaction sides between 2017 and 2021. eXp Realty had the highest five-year increase in sides, growing from 24,655 sides in 2017 to 355,627 sides in 2021, an increase of 330,972 transaction sides in five years.

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GeekEstate

APRIL 5, 2022

Geek Estate is all about celebrating entrepreneurship, focused on real estate tech–both residential and commercial. The REACH program , backed by the National Association of Realtors and Second Century Ventures , is a big part of the broader ecosystem. This week, they announced the acceptance of 17 companies to the 2022 REACH and REACH Commercial programs.

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chimed in on an appeal to the McCoy vs. Wells Fargo Bank case, arguing that a borrower should be able to get information about their loan from their loan servicer. The CFPB filed its amicus brief on Monday, in a class action lawsuit before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, alleging that Wells Fargo flouted its obligations to answer questions about two loans it serviced in 2020.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 5, 2022

One of the frequently asked questions during today’s booming housing market is can I qualify for a mortgage during Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a court-approved debt repayment plan where their debts are restructured over a period of three to five years. The individual pays a fraction of their debts to creditors under the supervision of the bankruptcy trustee for the term of the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler was able to catch up with Stephanie Durflinger, senior vice president of product strategy at ICE Mortgage Technology, during ICE Experience in Las Vegas. Durflinger shared her key takeaways on the results of ICE’s hybrid eClose return on investment (ROI) study. The study found that ICE’s eClose solution could save lenders up to 70 minutes per loan and cut down the time to close by 2.3 days. .

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The Mortgage Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Learn how to get approved for a home loan in just three simple steps, including the process and requirements to qualify.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

Compass once again comes out on top in the 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings , with a $237 billion increase in sales volume over the last five years — 2017-2021, ranking No. 1 of the Top 5-Year Movers by Sales Volume. An analysis of the top five-year movers by sales volume shows the big national brands took the top five spots. This ranking shows the firms that had the largest increase in sales volume between 2017 and 2021. eXp Realty was No. 2 and had the second highest five-year increase i

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 5, 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the market shares of single-family and multifamily home building in rural submarkets, as identified by NAHB’s Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), increased from the fourth quarter of 2020. Evolving market conditions were primarily responsible for the market share gains. Rural areas’ home building market share changes indirectly reflected differing growth rates among all regional.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler was able to catch up with Joe Tyrell, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, during ICE Experience in Las Vegas. Tyrell shared his takeaways on ICE’s latest borrower insights survey, which explored how COVID-19 impacted home buying. The study found that the pandemic “permanently and drastically changing the way borrowers use technology and what they expect from a lender.

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Coldwell Banker

APRIL 5, 2022

Learn more about the history of Fair Housing Month, why it’s important, and how all of us at Coldwell Banker can drive positive change. The post Let’s stand together to make unfair housing history appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

Rocket Pro TPO has launched a program that will guarantee financing to close in 15 days, a move to entice mortgage brokers and their real estate agent partners in a scorching-hot housing market. It also represents yet another sweetener designed to convince brokers to choose them over rival United Wholesale Mortgage. Dubbed the “Fast 15 Guarantee,” eligible loans for conventional single family homes will be cleared to close in no more than 15 business days from the submission of a com

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Realty Biz

APRIL 5, 2022

Currently available in the App Store , Playhouse is a novelty: a video app that clones TikTok’s interface to show only real estate listings. Developed by Square Footage, the app allows users to: Surf listings: The app offers more than vertical video real estate listings. It also has pictures, listing details, maps, and the ability for users to post comments.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

Keller Williams Realty in Portland, Maine grew 751% in sales volume percentage over the last five years — 2017-2021, ranking No. 3 of the Top 5-Year Movers by Sales Volume Percentage. The 2022 RealTrends 500 brokerage companies are breaking records. An analysis of the top five-year movers by sales volume percentage shows Keller Williams office take six of the top 10 spots.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 5, 2022

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in East New York, Brooklyn Heights, Bed Stuy and Greenpoint. How did they fare? First up, in East New York, a wood-frame single-family with bay windows and a porch has potential. The living,… Read More > The post Brooklyn Real Estate Six Months Later: Two Sold, One in Contract, One Still Available appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

Fannie Mae has priced its fourth Connecticut Avenue Series (CAS) credit-risk transfer deal of 2022, a $1.14 billion note offering backed by a reference pool of some 118,000 single-family mortgages valued at $36 billion. The offering is slated to close April 8, according to a presale review by the Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) and involves transferring a portion of the reference loan-pool risk to private investors through the CAS real estate mortgage investment conduit, or REMIC.

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RIS Media

APRIL 5, 2022

Delta Media Group has announced the upcoming launch of a next-generation, CRM-based, all-in-one digital marketing platform, available this fall. In September, Delta Media will launch its new DeltaNET 7 technology that leverages automation and artificial intelligence to create “the most customizable, most automated all-in-one platform in the marketplace,” the company stated.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 RealTrends 500 rankings offer a unique inside view of the top brokerage firms in the country. An analysis of the top five-year movers by transaction side percentage show some familiar companies at the top. This ranking shows the firms that had the largest percentage increase in closed transaction sides between 2017 and 2021. Compass (2,025% growth in sides from 2017 to 2021), eXp Realty (1,342%) and RE/MAX Precision in Ankeny, Iowa (498%) take the top three spots in the RealTrends Top F

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HomeLight

APRIL 5, 2022

If you’re looking to sell your home fast, you’ve probably wondered about the signs, billboards, and internet ads for companies claiming to “buy houses in any condition for quick cash.”. These businesses make a lot of promises that can sound pretty good to a seller in a pinch; a fast and flexible closing process, no necessary repairs, and most appealing of all, a cash offer in hand.

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RIS Media

APRIL 5, 2022

NAR Pulse— Now is the perfect time to be an advocate for fair housing and the future of our industry. Encourage your agents to take the Fairhaven training course at no additional cost to make sure they’re adhering to the letter of the law and preventing discrimination in real estate. Agent Uses RPR® to Build CMAs and Trust. Darlene Dresch is an avid RPR® user, and uses the digital property platform to build all of her CMAs.

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Brownstoner

APRIL 5, 2022

A modern renovation by Brooklyn architect Sarah Jacoby has lightened and brightened this spacious prewar apartment on Eastern Parkway. Featured in Curbed last year, the three-bedroom, two-bath unit offers lots of fun custom storage, including sliding pegboard doors in the entry and a sleek wall of cupboards in the dining… Read More > The post Eastern Parkway Prewar With Fun Reno, Pegboard, Three Bedrooms Asks $1.695 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RIS Media

APRIL 5, 2022

Mike Schmidt got his real estate license when he was just 18 years old. Today, he’s president of Traverse City, Michigan-based Schmidt Family of Companies—a fifth-generation brokerage firm initially founded as H.F. Schmidt Real Estate in 1927 by his great-grandfather, Harold F. Schmidt, before joining the Coldwell Banker Corporation as a franchisee in 1983.

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First Team Real Estate

APRIL 5, 2022

The coastal city of San Clemente is the southernmost city in Orange County. And, calling this delightful place home means inviting ocean-living into much of what you do. Ocean aside, there are still plenty of things to do in San Clemente. Whether you’re looking to have a relaxing day or are ready for a day of never-ending fun, San Clemente has just what you’re looking for!

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