Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

Home Equity Investment (HEI) is a relatively new option for private equity real estate investors, and one that carries significant promise. Essentially, is a secured contract where a homeowner receives cash today for a share of the home’s future value at a refinancing or sale event. Theres this tremendous demand for HEIs.

Equity

Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

The real estate technology company will be aided on this journey by additional capital it has secured from its ownership group, which includes private equity partner Vector Capital , and brokerages Howard Hanna Real Estate Services and Windermere Real Estate , according to an announcement on Friday. MoxiWorks is looking to up its game.

Technology

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While the key statistics about a property will be available to buyers in the real estate listing description, residential buyers tend to shop with their emotions. Some agents dont love using the word opportunity in their descriptions, so you could say: Your chance to customize your dream kitchen or Incredible potential to build equity.

Renovation

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

New relationships are forming between insurers seeking long-term debt investments and managers specializing in origination, securitization, and sale of mortgage -backed securities. Historically, life insurance companies shied away from investing in residential mortgages.

Banks

AAOA

JUNE 12, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is multifamily considered commercial or residential?” What Counts as Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate? Why This Classification Matters to You as an Investor The second a property crosses the 5-unit threshold, it no longer plays by residential rules. you’re not alone.

Commercial

The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Tax liens and auctions: Search for tax lien sales and foreclosure auctions. Listing websites: Sites like Zillow, MLS, Realtor.com, and LoopNet list properties for sale. Gather the property’s history and recent sale prices in the area to understand market trends. If you flip the property, you can pay them from the proceeds.

Hard money loan

The Close

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Lenders prefer to see fully stabilized properties when you’re looking for home equity loans or lines of credit. Zillow’s properties for sale (Source: Zillow ) Zillow offers a property listing database with over 135 million listings. Zillow pulls its listing info from both MLS and other sources.

Finance

Calculated Risk Real Estate

MARCH 14, 2025

This entire housing cycle I’ve argued that we would NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. Nationwide, borrower equity increased by $281.9

Equity

The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

These properties are often rehabbed before being listed and may already have a renter in place at the time of sale. Residential wholesaling: Buying real estate may involve signing a contract with the seller and finding a buyer who would purchase the contract for a fee. It is similar to residential wholesaling.

Property Management

Calculated Risk Real Estate

JUNE 4, 2025

We will NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. But it is still important to track delinquencies and foreclosures. REOs are a lagging indicator.

Equity

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

Smart Data: Over 1 billion data points on residential and commercial real estate. Instead of juggling multiple tech platforms from lead generation to transaction management, agents can utilize one fully integrated system to manage their sales funnels. Why should a real estate agent use predictive analytics?

MLS

RIS Media

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we bid adieu to the listless 2024 residential real estate market, will business boom for you in 2025? With a new presidential administration and improved economy, homeowners who have made impressive equity gains may finally decide to move for various reasons, easing inventory woes.

Equity

The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Simply put, it’s a residential building with more than one unit designed to house multiple families. When looking into your finances, consider the following factors: Closing costs: These are generally 2% to 5% of the property’s sales price and include lender fees, title insurance, property insurance, and property taxes.

Purchase and sale agreement

Calculated Risk Real Estate

MARCH 13, 2025

During the housing bubble, many homeowners borrowed heavily against their perceived home equity - jokingly calling it the “Home ATM” - and this contributed to the subsequent housing bust, since so many homeowners had negative equity in their homes when house prices declined. million homes or 2% of all mortgaged properties.

Closing

The Close

MARCH 11, 2025

The process of locating and purchasing for sale by owner (FSBO) properties can be a complex endeavor for investors. Weve identified six steps for how to find for sale by owner homes, along with the advantages and disadvantages of navigating the FSBO process without a real estate agent involved.

Sales

The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article breaks down seven steps to help you learn how to buy land—covering everything from the pros and cons to financing and closing the sale. Inexpensive entry: Vacant land can be affordable to buy, and if you wait for it to appreciate, you can build equity. Let’s get into it!

Land

AAOA

JANUARY 23, 2025

Apartment REIT Equity Residential saidAmazonemployees are leasing more units in Seattle before the company’sfive-day-a-week return-to-office policytakes effect in January,The Wall Street Journal reported. More than $34B of multifamily sales closed in the third quarter, according to CBRE.

Investor

Seattle Times Real Estate

JULY 8, 2025

housing market has been in a sales slump since early 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from pandemic-era lows. Home sales fell last year to their lowest level in nearly 30 years. Advertising As home sales have slowed, properties are taking longer to sell. BatchData analyzes U.S. Investors bought 1.2

Investor

The Close

DECEMBER 18, 2024

out of 5 Pricing & Structure: Cost: $39.99 ($1,800 value) Duration: 30 hours and lifetime access Format: On-demand video Requirements: Computer and internet access What Youll Learn Discover the fix-and-flip process , covering sourcing, funding, fix-and-flip analysis, renovation, and sales.

Commercial

Realtors Property Resource

JUNE 19, 2025

The Comparative Analysis name has changed to CMA, and the Sales Comparison Analysis name has changed to Advanced CMA. CMA (formerly Comparative Analysis) Advanced CMA (formerly Sales Comparison Analysis) Whats the Difference? First, search for your residential subject property and select CMA from the Property Information page.

Commercial

The Close

MAY 14, 2025

Turnkey and value-add sales are also common in the market and can fit different types of investment strategies. Housing values have risen, even if at a diminished rate in the last few quarters, leaving both cash flow and longer-term equity potential available in the market.

Investor

AAOA

JUNE 9, 2025

Pick Your Lane: Residential or Commercial 2–4 units (residential) → House‑hack with 3.5 %‑down FHA loans and 30‑year fixed rates. Improve operations, force appreciation, and refinance equity out. Track owner names, phone numbers, last sale date, and any code violations. 5+ units: Value = NOI ÷ Cap Rate.

FHA loan

The Close

JULY 9, 2025

NAR’s chief economist anticipates an 11% rise in sales of new homes in 2025 and an 8% increase in sales of new homes for 2026. On the sales side, 2026 housing market predictions include improved equity positions and fewer interest-rate fluctuations will motivate more owners to sell. A widespread crash is improbable.

Marketing

Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 16, 2025

In 1989, Selig was forced to sell his prized Columbia Center, just a few years after it opened, but earned enough from the sale to fund more projects. billion as of mid-2023 — he, and his lenders, could rest assured that the equity value of his office portfolio was always higher. Although Selig has a history of heavy debt — around $1.2

Commercial

BAM Media

JANUARY 27, 2025

ATTOMs definition of an institutional investor purchase is residential property sales to non-lending entities that purchased at least 10 properties in a calendar year. These entities often include hedge funds, private equity firms, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and pension funds.

Investor

Redfin

JULY 31, 2025

to 1% of the loan amount Escrow fees: 1% of the home sale price Recording fees: $125 Property taxes: Varies Homeowner’s insurance premiums: Varies 6. Future development: Check city planning or zoning websites for upcoming residential and commercial developments. Also keep an eye on equity potential. Making the deal 17.

Purchase and sale agreement

Realtors Property Resource

JUNE 19, 2025

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Commercial

Redfin

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As of December 2024, the median sales price for single-family homes in the U.S. As of the end of 2024, the median home sales price in the U.S. Ryan Bock, Certified Residential Appraiser, Bock Appraisal Services “Choosing between buying and building a home comes down to financial readiness, timeline, and long-term goals.

Debt-to-income ratio

Marco Santarelli

APRIL 27, 2025

You control your equity 100% from day one. Sales Are Slowing Down: According to the NAR data from April 24, 2025, reporting on March sales, existing-home sales slipped by 5.9% Year-over-year, sales were down 2.4% When sales are slow, the market isn't as frenzied. So, don't expect fire sale prices just yet.

Finance

AAOA

JANUARY 23, 2025

What sets luxury products apart is exclusive and tailored service, says Kelly Farrell, Principal and Residential Global Practice Area Leader for Gensler. Demand for luxury residential, he says, is being spurred by a growing economy and growing population. We needed to create serenity and calm, says Schwartz, Taconics Senior VP.

Marketing

Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

Data from comparable home sales in your area will help the appraiser factor in any improvements, upgrades, and amenities for the home you’re buying to determine fair market value. Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR): Shortened to URAR, this is the most common type of appraisal – and one lenders request.

FHA loan

AAOA

MARCH 24, 2025

A multifamily unit refers to any property with more than one residential unit. The appreciation that the property witnesses over time can help leverage your equity to invest in other properties. Once you have finalized your offer, your agent will meet with the sellers agent to negotiate the sale price.

Property Management

Redfin

JULY 28, 2025

Ownership: Owned systems generally increase home value because buyers take over a fully paid asset, while leased systems or power purchase agreements (PPAs) may complicate sales or reduce the premium since the new owner inherits the contract. >>Discover: Selling a House with Solar Panels: Will it Make or Break the Sale?

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Market consolidation, shifting valuation trends and a limited supply of quality companies for sale are driving increased activity, the pair said. Fidelity National Financial acquired North Carolina-based Metro Title , which had provided commercial and residential services in that area for almost two decades.

Title

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In a new episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered” podcast, hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Pete Mills — senior vice president of residential policy and industry engagement at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) — to discuss the housing affordability crisis in today’s complex real estate market.

VA loan

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

However, with low inventory and high interest rates in recent years, many more house hunters are looking for a lower-priced property that they can improve with some love and sweat equity. Conversions from office space to residential apartments in major metros are one alternative use case being explored.

Commercial

Luxury Real Estate Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

If you're planning to move, your current equity could serve as a down payment on your next property—without delay. Through innovative equity-forward strategies, your trusted Atlanta Realtor will help you make confident, informed decisions. He specializes in residential and investment real estate across Metro Atlanta.

Equity