Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

The primary difficulty cited was the effort required 63% were surprised by the demands of staging, showings and repairs, while 37% were caught off guard by the emotional toll. Financial factors, including mortgage rates and home equity , are the main drivers for around one-third of Gen X and Baby Boomers. With the average U.S.

Debt-to-income ratio

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

They’ve got a lot of equity , and so they’re able to tap into that to help with living expenses. Working in this arena, you see all kinds of different markets, and the common denominator is that once a senior is in that stage of life, it remains and continues to be an opportunity.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Meanwhile, around one-third of both Gen X and Baby Boomers are mostly prompted by financial factors, like mortgage rates and home equity. Over 65% of first-time sellers would accept 20% less for their home to avoid the stress of staging, repairs, and the uncertainty of offers. Another 27% of Gen Z see it as a stepping stone.

Agents

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. This leaves them with this enormous asset in their home equity, but they have no way of accessing it short of selling their home, which is simply something that many people dont want to do.

Equity

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Prior to Haven, Wallace served as the general manager of lending at Figure Technologies — a leading nonbank home equity line of credit lender — and as CEO of FirstKey Mortgage. I’m excited to join the MAXEX leadership team at this critical growth stage,” he added. “The U.S. MAXEX is based in Atlanta.

Technology

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

We have been seeing more and more borrowers who are not able to get a reverse mortgage as interest rates were rising, a segment of borrowers that lenders have not been able to serve with the existing Platinum and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) products, she said.

Loans

Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

In May, Longbridge Financial debuted Platinum Preserve, a new proprietary reverse mortgage product that aims to help borrowers preserve home equity for their heirs. Time and time again, the biggest objection our loan officers hear is that homeowners want to access their equity but still leave something meaningful for their heirs.

Equity

Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2025

But we’re also diversifying in the field through our brokers as well as our local loan officers, and well be able to add to that through the Redfin acquisition as well here very soon, Lovier said on stage during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Secondary and Capital Markets Conference in New York on Tuesday.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2025

These include an accelerated equity vesting plan for directors if they are not reelected and a requirement for Cannae to repurchase half of Foleys shares at a significant premium to market prices. The firm holds 2.9 million shares in Cannae and took its grievances public with a recent regulatory filing and a letter released Thursday.

Investor

HomeLight

APRIL 9, 2025

Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. It gives you access to the equity in your existing home so you can cover a down payment and closing costs on your new purchase without waiting for your old house to sell. Why Move Twice?

Equity

HomeLight

APRIL 10, 2025

Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. It uses the equity youve built in your existing home to give you quick access to cash for a down payment or to cover closing costs on your next purchase.

Equity

HomeLight

APRIL 18, 2025

You might be curious if theres a way to access your homes equity for a down payment before it sells or if your only option is to move out and crash somewhere temporary while you house hunt. Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home.

Equity

HomeLight

APRIL 10, 2025

Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. A bridge loan (sometimes called a swing loan or bridging loan) is a short-term loan that uses the equity in your current home to help you move forward with your next purchase. Why Move Twice?

Equity

HomeLight

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Do you have profit-level home equity? Selling your home at a profit starts with knowing your current equity. If your equity has grown substantially, it could be a great time to sell. If your equity has grown substantially, it could be a great time to sell. What is the 5-year rule?

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

By leveraging behavioral and property data, lenders can spot signals that a homeowner may be ready to act, like tapping equity for renovations. Rather than opening with a product pitch, the focus should be on delivering value first: market insights, ROI-focused upgrade ideas, or equity tracking tools tailored to their journey stage.

Industrial

HomeLight

JULY 28, 2025

You need the equity from your existing home to fund your next purchase — but getting the timing right isn’t always easy. 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 want to sell an empty or staged home, which can often be more lucrative.

Equity

HomeLight

JULY 24, 2025

You need the equity from your existing property to fund the next purchase, but pulling that off without disruption to your daily life isn’t easy. 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 want to avoid a double move or temporary housing.

Equity

HomeLight

JULY 24, 2025

Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. It taps into the equity you’ve built in your existing property, giving you fast access to cash for a down payment or closing costs on your next purchase.

Equity

HomeLight

JULY 24, 2025

Through our Buy Before You Sell program, HomeLight can help you unlock a portion of your equity upfront to put toward your next home. It taps into the equity you’ve built in your existing property, giving you fast access to cash for a down payment or closing costs on your next purchase.

Equity

HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2024

over the previous year, you may even pocket a significant profit from your sale if you have substantial equity. Commissions cover services the agents provide, such as home staging, marketing, Multiple Listing Service access, and more. Considering that housing prices in Alabama have increased by around 3.7%

Closing costs

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

If 2024 was a year defined by setting the stage to integrate the two largest players in the mortgage technology space which combined to have an estimated two-thirds market share 2025 is about rolling up their sleeves and doing the hard (and expensive) work. So that’s bucket No. 1 in clear priority.

Technology

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

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. By stage, the 30-day delinquency rate increased 11 basis points to 2.14

Equity

The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This is considered the early stages of a home going into foreclosure. During this stage, the lender sends a Notice of Default to the homeowner, letting them know that legal action is being taken toward foreclosure. What Is a Preforeclosure Property?

Hard money loan

Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Your network can provide you with early access to new properties, assist in identifying potential investment opportunities, and provide crucial advice during critical stages of a transaction. It involves buying a property, renovating it, renting it out, refinancing it to pull out equity, and repeating the process with the profits.

Hard money loan

Redfin

JANUARY 10, 2025

Arguably, the most important variables to consider before you make the decision to sell are home equity, transaction costs, and local market conditions. Home equity Home equity is a term that measures the value of a home to its owner after all debts and liabilities (like a mortgage ) have been paid.

Seller concession

The Close

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Without further ado, check out these fabulous courses for every stage of your real estate investing career. The course’s length allows you to plan and manage your time effectively, ensuring a fruitful learning experience. For additional topics included in these courses, click on the course link. Duration: 18.5

Commercial

HomeLight

MARCH 24, 2025

You must be underwater on your mortgage in order to qualify for a short sale, which means that you have negative equity. When youve reached the foreclosure stage, the bank has taken the house from you because youve defaulted on your mortgage. Lenders will not consider a short sale if there is no foreclosure pending, says Soldwisch.

Short sale

Redfin

JULY 10, 2025

Have you built enough equity? Equity is the portion of your home you truly own—the difference between your home’s market value and what you still owe on your mortgage. Home repairs and improvements: Getting your home market-ready often means investing in repairs, staging, or curb appeal updates.

Equity

Redfin

JULY 3, 2025

While the time it takes to sell a house can vary based on a number of factors, the stages of the home selling process are typically the same wherever you live. The below guide shows a general timeline: Home Preparation (1–3 weeks): This phase includes cleaning, decluttering, staging, and completing any minor repairs or updates.

Staging

HomeLight

APRIL 10, 2025

By selling now and moving into a rental, you can pocket the equity youve built without taking on a costly new mortgage. According to Yardi Matrix data analyzed by Point2Homes , nearly 110,000 new build-to-rent homes are currently in different stages of development across the country.

Construction

Calculated Risk Real Estate

APRIL 3, 2025

“While falling condo prices can erode equity levels among existing condo owners, they also afford modest relief to those looking to prospective home buyers. In fact, 95% of U.S. markets have experienced at least slight improvements in affordability compared to a year ago.”

Mortgages

The Close

JULY 9, 2025

On the sales side, 2026 housing market predictions include improved equity positions and fewer interest-rate fluctuations will motivate more owners to sell. 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.

Marketing

AAOA

JULY 17, 2025

Try this instead: Host giveaways with local businesses to build brand equity Interview real residents in a “60-Second Apartment Tour” format Use Stories to answer FAQs in real time Run boosted posts targeting lease expirations in your zip code Post less often, but better. .” Social should drive real action, not just likes.

Marketing

Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

In this Redfin article, well review the real estate forms you should get ready at each stage in the process of selling your home. These could also include any home equity loans or lines of credit you may have with your lender. Particularly youll need the original purchase agreement and deed. Deed Youll need the deed to your house.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

MARCH 14, 2025

Youll need to put in some sweat equity to prepare the house and bring it to stellar condition. You need to clean, declutter and stage your home or your dooming your sale from the start. Stage your outdoor space properly to attract buyers. Keep the lawn trimmed, remove weeds, and plant some flowers for a welcoming touch.

Marketing

Redfin

JUNE 9, 2025

This protects both buyers and lenders —buyers avoid overpaying and starting with negative equity, while lenders ensure the home is valuable enough to back the loan. Cleanliness and staging don’t officially impact value, but a well-kept home can leave a better impression. Lenders won’t finance more than a home is worth.

Purchase and sale agreement