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Notarize offers a comprehensive workflow to complete remote notarizations as part of the eClosing process

Housing Wire

With demand for digital mortgage solutions gaining momentum, lenders want to ensure they’re partnering with professionals that can offer the best when it comes to eClosings. Notarize, a leader in online notarization, has heard the calling for more streamlined digital mortgage options and has acted in the interest of its customers. Notarize offers technology for the real estate market with an all-in-one workflow to complete remote notarizations as part of the eClosing process.

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Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Will Dunn from Gravy

GeekEstate

In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Will Dunn from Gravy. Without further ado…. Who are you and what do you do? I am the co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Gravy, a mobile app that helps renters save money and buy their first home sooner. I focus on our strategic roadmap and identifying new ways that we can help aspiring homeowners succeed.

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Black Knight’s eClose technology offerings solve many of the common eClosing pain points

Housing Wire

The post-pandemic business landscape is totally different from what we were used to just a few years ago. As the world races towards increased digitization, mortgage professionals are striving to keep up with the demand for convenient lending solutions that allow borrowers to navigate the process from the comfort of their own homes. One of the most notable of these solutions has been the introduction of eClosings.

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How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Increase Home Value?

HomeLight

A bathroom remodel in 2022 can increase a home’s value by as much as 53%-58% of what is spent on the renovation. Some remodels might even recoup up to 71% of your costs upon resale. Bathrooms are deal breakers (or makers) in a home sale , and buyers will place a hard minimum on their number of desired baths. But how does a bathroom remodel increase home value?

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Solex from Docutech is a fully integrated eClose solution, meaning lenders work with only one vendor

Housing Wire

Many lenders looking to deliver a fully digital eClose find themselves having to manage multiple vendors, integrations, and a complex tech stack leading to pain points and frustration for users. Unlike other solutions, Solex from Docutech is a fully integrated, end-to-end eClose solution meaning lenders work with only one vendor and implement one technology.

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eClosing Solutions Special Report

Housing Wire

Given the economic factors currently impacting mortgage origination volumes and loan production costs, lenders are looking for any way to gain efficiencies and improve their bottom line. One way to accomplish this is through digitizing the loan origination workflow as much as possible, including the closing process. These eight companies offer eClosing solutions that help lenders and other stakeholders realize efficiencies and optimize the closing process, whether they choose a hybrid eClosing a

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Clinton Hill Co-op, a Prospect Park South Standalone

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a co-op in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, a row house in Windsor Terrace and a semi-detached house in Bay Ridge. Bay Ridge and Prospect Lefferts Gardens were popular this week with other listings dotted around the borough and even into Orange County. The… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Clinton Hill Co-op, a Prospect Park South Standalone appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Wolters Kluwer’s scalable solutions enable lenders to offer both full and hybrid eClosings

Housing Wire

In an increasingly digital-first age, businesses are targeting solutions that provide convenience and speed, allowing their customers to make everyday transactions without stepping outside their homes. And when it comes to buying and refinancing homes, the demand for digital is no different. With the recent acquisition of International Document Services (IDS), Wolters Kluwer has solidified its position as a digital mortgage solutions leader.

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Get Ahead of Appraiser Required Repairs: How Sellers Can Avoid the Most Common Closing Killers

HomeLight

Even before you decided to put your home up for sale, you probably knew making minor repairs and sprucing up your home would increase the chances of attracting the right buyers and getting a great offer. But, you may not realize how much the condition of your property — its appearance, maintenance and safety — can impact the chances of converting that awesome offer into a smooth sale, especially if your buyer is using a mortgage that requires an appraisal , so it’s a good idea to get ahead on an

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass eClose solution helps lenders maximize cost savings and gain efficiency

Housing Wire

A common issue with eClosing technology is that even the best solutions can result in fractured workflows made up of multiple systems, logins, and workflows. This can make the adoption of eClosing technology a difficult task. ICE Mortgage Technology has set out to change this with its Encompass eClose solution, the ideal closing solution for Encompass LOS lenders who want to maximize their cost savings and gain operational efficiency in closing and post-closing.

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Appraisers Share How They Found Their Supervisor

McKissock

Are you just starting your real estate appraisal career? Last month we asked our appraisal community, “How did you find your supervisor when you were first starting out?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their top tips for up-and-coming appraisers! Keep reading for quotes from many of the experienced appraisers who were willing to share their wisdom with newcomers to the profession.

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The Closing Exchange provides a wide variety of signing solutions for lenders looking to deliver eClosings

Housing Wire

As more lenders look to deliver eClosings, they are finding that the right partner makes a difference. The Closing Exchange (TCX) partners with its clients to configure solutions to support their workflow at every stage of their digital evolution. Whether a lender is just beginning the journey to offer eClosing options or is looking for a more flexible, scalable model to offer clients, TCX is the perfect partner to deliver a dynamic eClosing solution.

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In the Military and Selling a House: Programs and Resources for Service Members

HomeLight

Military life comes with many challenges, and a big one is having to relocate frequently. Particularly after receiving a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) order , you may feel pressure to sell your house as quickly as possible so that your relocation can go smoothly. Fortunately, there are many programs and services to help military members transition.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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DocMagic’s Total eClose provides everything lenders need for a 100% paperless eClosing

Housing Wire

As the mortgage industry adjusts to higher rates, loss of refinance volume, margin compression, supply issues and other factors, lenders are looking to solutions like eClosing to optimize operations for the short and long-term. As the industry pioneer and leading eClosing provider, DocMagic continues to lead with innovation to help lenders streamline their operations through technology solutions that can increase efficiency, lower operating costs and provide a competitive advantage by delivering

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How Do Realtors Get Paid For a Home Sale?

Realty Biz

Most consumers, whether buying or selling a home, understand that real estate agents are paid a commission. From there, it gets blurry what consumers know and don’t know. How a real estate professional gets compensated is a question often asked. The question is understandable because real estate isn’t as straightforward as a typical salesperson.

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NotaryCam’s eClose 360 platform allows borrowers to close anytime, with hybrid and mobile options

Housing Wire

The pandemic transformed traditional business practices and gave way to a digital revolution that has impacted nearly every industry. This demand for digital business solutions is here to stay and leaders in the mortgage industry are adapting to the changing needs of borrowers everywhere. Trusted by over 1 million users, NotaryCam’s eClose 360 platform allows borrowers to close anytime from pretty much anywhere.

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Managing Your Client’s Expectations to Avoid Home Buyer’s Remorse

McKissock

Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will make. Homes not only serve the family while they live there but also provide a long-term investment that people may use when it comes time for retirement or other major life transitions. Unfortunately, as many as 70% of home buyers report having at least one regret about their experiences and decisions during the home buying process.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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U.S. needs 4.3 million new apartments by 2035, report finds

Realty Biz

The United States will need to add 4.3 million new apartments by 2025 to tackle challenges around affordability, demand and deficit, a new study has found. The research, conducted by the National Multifamily Housing Council and National Apartment Association, suggests that demand for apartments is set to increase across all 50 states and all major metro areas.

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Realistic Post-Frenzy Pricing

BubbleInfo

The 3,743sf active listing across the street has been listed for sale at $2,350,000 since June 10th – but still unsold. Next door to it was a 4,398sf sale that closed on June 21st for $2,385,000 (it was a rental and needed work). It was on the market for 28 days before they found their […].

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La Costa Oaks Stunner – Pending!

BubbleInfo

Now that buyers are being more cautious, we’ve seen how important it is now for sellers to spruce up their home and list for an attractive price. A third component is to not think that there are two in the bush that are going to offer hundreds of thousands over the list price – it’s […].

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