Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

Residential sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock has acquired the assets of home equity investment firm HomePace , the company exclusively told HousingWire on Monday. HomePace, founded in 2020, specializes in helping homeowners access their equity through home equity agreements. Meanwhile, more than 9 million U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2022

Redfin announced Tuesday layoffs of 121 employees as it shakes up its mortgage department, including purchasing a lending company. The real estate company entered into an agreement to acquire mortgage lender Bay Equity Home Loans for $135 million, two-thirds in cash and one-third in stocks, Redfin said in a press release and public filing.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

“What if homeowners could tap into home equity without taking on debt?” Through a home equity investment, homeowners can receive cash upfront in exchange for a share of the home’s future value. In return, Hometap gets an agreed-upon percentage of the sale price or appraised value within a 10-year period.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

a provider of shared equity financing products, announced Thursday that it hired Paul Giangrande as a corporate executive vice president and president of its mortgage division. In his new role, Giangrande will initially work toward scaling the company’s state licensing efforts to grow future market opportunities.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

After two years of limited demand, private equity and insurance companies are increasing their allocations to single family residential mortgages. The current stress in the CRE and C&I loan markets further highlights the advantages of residential mortgages.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Chronically distressed properties lost more than $7,000 in total home equity on average while cycling in and out of foreclosure, according to an Auction.com analysis of more than 80,000 properties scheduled for foreclosure auction multiple times in the last three years.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2025

Private equity giant Blackstone conducted the Stearns Lending bankruptcy process after acquiring a majority stake in parent company Stearns Holdings in 2015. We try to staff according to our projections, but in the volatile market that we’re in right now, it can be challenging,” Fontaine added. He’s not wrong.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Just a couple years ago there was incredible momentum building around alternative ways to purchase, sell and extract value from residential properties. The highly competitive purchase market and bidding wars gave rise to power buyer models to help non cash buyers compete. homeowners.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that existing home sales for April came in at 5.41 Home sellers with high equity aren’t as sensitive to higher rates because they bring a more significant down payment. I have stressed that housing doesn’t move like the stock market. The housing nightmare continues.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2025

These include propelling growth and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving operational efficiency and reducing expenses; and continuing to diversify its product and platform distribution channels. In the second quarter, it signed an agreement with a bank to power its entire mortgage operation.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

Residential sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock continues to face scrutiny from state regulators and is now under fire from disgruntled consumers. EasyKnock agreed to permanently end its sale-leaseback solution in Massachusetts, and to pay $200,000 to the state as part of the terms of its settlement.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Incenter Mortgage Advisors was flooded with a surge of mortgage-servicing rights business in January — with bulk MSR sales approaching in one month what the firm normally tallies in an entire year. On average, historically, we’d be selling $100 billion to $125 billion [in MSRs] annually,” Piercy said. “The million to $23.7

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The loss was primarily driven by a “decrease in overall funding activities in the mortgage market” that resulted in a “significant” decline quarter-over-quarter of the company’s gain on sale margin. The average lender is closer to a two-thirds refi-purchase mix. billion and a post-money equity value of approximately $7.7

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2024

President and CEO Frank Martell said in a call with analysts that in the second quarter, the company delivered its “strongest operational result since the beginning of the market downturn that began in the first quarter of 2022.” Its pull-through gain-on-sale margin was 3.22% in Q2 2024, compared to 2.74% in Q1 2024 and 2.85% in Q2 2023.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Based on the jury verdict in the Sitzer/Burnett lawsuit, Murray believes the DOJ will not be satisfied with the terms and the scale of changes outlined in RE/MAX’s and Anywhere’s settlement agreements and that it will get involved. loosing 5%-6% of the sale price is substantial equity stripping in their minds.”

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The Close

JANUARY 16, 2025

A rent to own home is a type of real estate investment when a tenant purchases the property theyre renting after a specific time. In this kind of deal, part of what the tenant pays in rent goes towards building equity in the home, or the owner credits it toward the purchase price.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The earnings included, among other things, a $67 million gain from the collapse of a securitization trust and a $96 million preliminary bargain purchase gain related to the Home Point Capital acquisition. The firm also had a $39 million loss associated with equity investments primarily related to the sale of its title business in 2021.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2023

But Better’s debut came at a low point in the mortgage market, with mortgage rates at their highest levels in more than two decades and historically low levels of home sales. The agreement reduced SoftBank’s maximum commitment to $550 million. At that time, the company was valued by its investors at $7.7

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

billion in production volume in the first half of 2023, refis accounted for $131 million and purchase loans consisted of $1.6 The lender’s gain-on-sale margin increased to 2.34% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from 0.99% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Better’s total market share of 0.2%

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada. .

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The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this “How to Buy a Multifamily Property” guide, I’ll walk you through deciding which type of multifamily property you want to purchase, picking the right lender, and running the numbers to ensure profitability. By the end, you’ll be confident and ready to dive into the multifamily market. What Is Multifamily Property?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 23, 2024

If you’re hoping to purchase a home in the near future, you should be aware of a major change to the home-buying process that has altered how homes are purchased and shopped across the country. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. What is a broker-buyer agreement in real estate?

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Guaranteed Rate, the Chicago-based mortgage lender , and Compass, the New York City-headquartered residential real estate brokerage , “entered into a definitive agreement to form OriginPoint , a new mortgage origination company,” according to a press release Tuesday. 2 brokerages in residential sales volume nationally – and bitter rivals.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Key Takeaways: Take your time to research the market before you invest. Have a clear investment strategy and long-term goals before purchasing. This plan should outline your strategy, goals, target markets, and types of investments. Analyzing market trends and competitive positioning is also essential.

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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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Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Peter tells John, “I wanted to let you know that I am going to list the condo for sale.” The property is listed for sale and ends up selling after about three weeks. Bob the Buyer is a young man who is purchasing his first home, and is excited to move into the condo in the fall. And what does Bob the Buyer do?

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Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Market Research and Due Diligence: The real estate market is dynamic and constantly changing. Before you invest, it's vital to research the market thoroughly. Knowing your market is critical to choosing the right properties and making informed decisions.

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HomeLight

JULY 12, 2024

Unlock Your Equity and Buy Before You Sell Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. You can then make a strong offer on your next home with no home sale contingency. Get Started What does ‘in escrow’ mean in real estate?

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

If you’re in this demographic and looking for a house in retirement, chances are your priorities have changed from when you purchased your first home. Building equity. Building equity , or increasing your home’s value minus the amount you owe on it, is something every homeowner strives for. Tax advantages.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today, in some parts of the country, home prices have made it almost a necessary reality for those who need to live in high-cost housing markets. We’ll look at the financial mechanics behind affording a luxury home and explore alternatives that can make your dream purchase a reality. But how do people afford million-dollar homes?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Unexpected setbacks and misfortunes happen, whether that stems from a dramatic housing market downturn, getting laid off, or any other wrenches that life (or a worldwide pandemic) throws into your plans. If a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments, a short sale is one potential way of correcting course. Short sales 101.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A rent-to-own home is an agreement that allows the renter to buy the home from the landlord after a specific lease period. This is essentially a security deposit that ensures your right to purchase the property at the end of the lease. The purchase price of the home is locked in upfront to save any negotiation at the end of the lease.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Say you’re visiting yard sales on a Saturday morning and you come across the perfect wicker patio set, exactly what you’ve been looking for. Kick-out clauses are often employed when the buyers have to sell their current home first, and the sellers want to continue marketing their home in the meantime.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

You don’t see as many short sales in 2020 as in 2010; despite their name, they’re neither short nor simple endeavors. If a homeowner is behind on their mortgage payments, owes more money than the property’s current value, and is in danger of foreclosure, a lender may agree to terms of a short sale. How do short sales work?

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HomeLight

MARCH 24, 2025

Sell Your Inherited West Virginia Home Quickly For Cash Request a no-obligation cash offer from HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform and receive a purchase quote in 24 hours. Be certain you understand the homes financial obligations before you proceed with the sale. Request Offer 1.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2024

Sometimes you come across a home for sale that checks off every box on your list, but the listing status says that it’s “under contract” or “sale pending.” In most cases, there are contingencies in the buyer’s offer that need to be cleared before the transaction is moved to the more solid “sale pending” status.

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AAOA

MAY 22, 2025

Understanding What Youre Really Buying When youre buying an apartment building , youre not just purchasing property, youre acquiring a business. You need to lookthe potential to optimize operations, increase cash flow, and build equity through forced appreciation. The local market is extremely important. Bottom line?

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