Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. The industry acronyms alone look like alphabet soup. This course covers real estate law, contracts, finance and ethics.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

A Fannie Mae survey published in mid-May found that mortgage lenders see value in appraisal modernization, specifically in the implementation of non-traditional appraisals and inspection-based appraisal waivers. Currently, the appraisal process is the biggest issue facing the mortgage industry,” the mid-sized lender said. “It

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

The real estate industry is in a serious time crunch to get new housing stock together. I talked to a lot of industry professionals along the way and no one could explain the roadblocks to me. Construction has traditionally been slow to pick up new technology compared to other industries. Creating transparency.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2024

Through NAF Cash, the lender purchases the buyer’s chosen home upfront with cash while the buyer can rent the new home while working on selling the old home or securing financing on the new one. NAF, the 31st largest mortgage lender in America in 2023, according to Inside Mortgage Finance, has been in growth mode.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Nine months after requesting input from the industry, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued a proposal on Wednesday to enhance its rehabilitation program. After receiving the industry’s feedback, the FHA proposes that the maximum costs for the program’s limited version increase from $35,000 to $50,000.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. According to Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plan, it could be the expansion of automated valuation models.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

The bigger question is: what role do you want to pursue in the real estate industry? It includes different responsibilities than just being an agent; you are in charge of hiring, managing brokerage finances, training, overseeing deals, networking and building a positive business reputation. If the answer to these questions is Yes!

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

The fastest-growing housing tech firm in 2023 was OptiFunder , which claims to produce the mortgage industry’s only optimization software built to systematically decision warehouse funding allocations and automate the complicated process of funding through loan sale. Based in Missouri, OptiFunder had a three-year growth rate of 4,767%.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2023

Rent hike protections Nearly one-third of all rental units nationwide are financed with federally backed mortgages — and the blueprint may help curb some of the steep rent price increases for these properties. Fannie Mae provided more than $69 billion in debt financing to support the multifamily market last year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

In 2016, New York passed a law establishing that lenders and servicers must inspect, secure and maintain zombie properties — which are defined as vacant and abandoned homes whose owners are behind on their mortgage payments. . billion, according to Inside Mortgage Finance. In 2019, then-Gov. The company also is No.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While the report is another disappointing one for the real estate industry, there’s good news. Despite inventory being considerably higher than last year, the median home price rose 3.1% year over year to $416,700, although that is the slowest gain since September 2023. In the West, sales fell more modestly — 2.7% from the prior month and 1.4%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Guided by a leadership team with more than 150 years of combined industry experience, today Xome is recognized as a leading end-to-end solutions provider. Inspex solves an issue unique to 2020 by adding flexibility for homeowners who may not be comfortable with a vendor in-home inspection. Solutions to Pandemic Era Issues.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Technology that had long been available, but never saw the level of adoption the industry would have hoped for, was now in high demand. From ordering food to buying goods to managing their finances, consumers can do it all from the palm of their hand, without ever having to leave their house. And why shouldn’t they?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

“Invitation Homes believes that its disclosures and practices are industry leading, both among its professional peers as well as the millions of smaller owners of single-family homes for lease,” the company said. Invitation Homes also promised a “quality assurance inspection” and “24/7 emergency maintenance.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2023

As a professional in the industry with over twenty years of experience, I know that two of the most crucial aspects of any real estate transaction are title and escrow. How has technology impacted the industry? Technology has disrupted the title and escrow industry in a positive way, making the process smoother and quicker.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

With the goal of highlighting the critical role that marketers play, HousingWire’s Marketing Leaders award spotlights the industry’s highest-achieving marketing execs who are driving their businesses to adopt more innovative, data-driven, and customer-centric approaches to stay competitive in today’s landscape.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

While Karayaneva described the title industry as an opponent of NFTs, Gottheim said that’s not necessarily so. “If The biggest reason home sales take almost two months to complete, Gottheim of the title trade group noted, is property inspection and mortgage underwriting. Propy said it is not against the home inspection process.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Aerial drone inspection of Lennar’s Westview housing development Miami, Florida. So, even at the current rate of new-home construction, with demand at stellar levels, the homebuilding industry is still falling well short of the break-even point needed to actually reduce the nation’s housing deficit, assuming the experts are correct.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

Few other industries must deal with the level of complexity of home finance. On the servicing side, a default servicer will work with a number of third-party vendors to gather collateral valuation, title information, property inspections and field services reports. Challenge 3: The industry brain drain.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

Start with general awareness and education, then address common pain points (such as [insert pain points, e.g., low inventory, interest rates, confusion about financing]) and end with stronger calls to action. Here are the details: Audience: [e.g., first-time buyers in Austin] Cadence: [e.g., 1 email per week] Length: [e.g.,

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BAM Media

MAY 21, 2025

spent on remodeling projects in 2024, according to data from the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Installing new roofing 37% of agents say this adds buyer confidence and addresses potential inspection issues before they come up. Thats how much homeowners across the U.S.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

But if you’re serious about this career, a solid education from a qualified home inspection school is a must. The best home inspection schools offer flexible learning, practice tests, and real-world training without breaking the bank. The membership grants immediate access to thousands of home inspection training school courses.

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BAM Media

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For industry news, edutainment, and humor, sign up for the best newsletter on the planet for real estate agents. Forty-two percent of them say mortgage rates could delay their plans, while 41% worried they might not qualify for a mortgage, regardless of the rates. Read the full report for more information, including charts and methodology.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Ellie Pepper, deputy director at the National Housing Resource Center ( NHRC ), an advocate for the nonprofit housing counseling industry, said the past still looms large for many borrowers. The reasons for the lack of communication between borrowers and servicers are numerous. We certainly have had some challenges.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

AUGUST 24, 2022

It’s an industry joke that some buyers request the seller to repair even the most minor issue found on a home inspection, like a leaky faucet for example. Even if the buyers did have an inspection, sellers could easily reply with a firm no, and the buyers would be fine with it. Are they all due to home inspection issues?

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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. Inspect the land: Take a stroll on the property—bring your favorite boots. Carrying costs: Land has costs without revenue, like property taxes and debt service if financed.

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BAM Media

MARCH 5, 2025

If the seller needs a quick close, line up financing to accommodate. Waive Inspections (With Caution) Waiving inspections is high risk, high reward. Set a Threshold for Inspection Repairs If waiving inspections isnt an option, a threshold-based inspection can be a great middle ground.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Personal savings: Using your money can be the cheapest way to finance real estate deals. Seller financing: In this scenario, the seller of the property acts as the lender and allows you to make payments directly to them instead of to a bank. Hire a home inspector and get a thorough inspection report.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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. Hard money: A hard money loan is a short loan backed by real estate rather than the buyer’s finances.

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GeekEstate

MAY 14, 2025

QwikFix : enabling agents and their clients to turn home inspection reports into repair quotes that are fulfilled by licensed contractors. Please join us in congratulating the entire 2025 REACH class!

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Finances falling through. Since most homes are financed, and financing isn’t guaranteed until a buyer has signed the dotted line, failure to secure funds can put a home back up for sale. While financing may be pre-approved, the process is complex. Home inspection problems. These include; .

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AAOA

MARCH 24, 2025

Research potential locations and secure financing options. After finding the right property, conduct a thorough inspection and review its financials to ensure it meets your criteria. Consider partnering with a local real estate agent who knows your desired areas housing market, industry trends, and rental dynamics.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

A cash deal can close in as little as 7 days, while financed home purchases tend to take an average of 45 days to close. With a mortgage, there are all kinds of things that can go wrong to delay closing — financing issues and appraisals coming in low are two of the most common. Financing issues. Here’s what you need to know.

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GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The industry will convene in Los Angeles for iOi , the two-day conference on September 28th and 29th (next week!!), Arx : Building the decision-making engine for the real estate industry with a mission to catalyze the development of an equitably built world. at the JW Marriot L.A.

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RIS Media

JANUARY 24, 2022

The flight to single-family homes and suburbia and the increasing role of virtual reality and digitalization in the home buying process has created lasting changes in the industry. But those who follow the appraisal sector know that it’s one area that has lagged in tech innovations, but industry-wide changes have started.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Students chose the school for its offering of live instruction classes for salespersons, brokers, appraisers, mortgage, and home inspection courses at various locations and convenient times, including weekend classes. After the class, you will receive the certificate for each state to renew both states’ licenses. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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