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JULY 26, 2025

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Land

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Passed in 2021, the CTA aims to combat financial crimes such as tax fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing by requiring certain businesses to file a BOI report with FinCEN. FinCEN began accepting BOI reports from new and existing companies in January 2024. This rule, which goes into effect Dec.

Title

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As short-term interest rates decrease, some lending opportunities, such as land purchases and apartment financing, are improving. It’s important to note that remodeling workers comprise a significant portion of the residential construction workforce. If mortgage rates hadn’t dropped from 7.5%

Construction

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For instance, at Lone Star Landing in Montgomery, Texas, M/I Homes is offering discounts ranging from $7,500 to $20,000 on specific properties. But in Greater Austin , the “Holiday of Homes” offers flex cash — which can be used towards design selections or structural options — and financing.

Fixed-rate mortgage

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In 1925, the state Legislature passed the New Hampshire Zoning Enabling Act , which gave municipalities the right to zone their own land. That is a lot of land, and it is a significant contributor to the cost of building new housing, said Bob Quinn, CEO of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR).

Construction

Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2025

Fidelity National Financial (FNF) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency ( FHFA ) have agreed to collaborate on “innovative title insurance solutions,” news that was first shared on social media by FHFA Director Bill Pulte. ” Last week, Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. “I implore them to stand strong.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2025

Global investment bank Cambridge Wilkinson today announced the closing of a forward flow agreement up to $100 million for a private real estate lending platform specializing in short-term bridge , fix-and-flip, construction and land development loans.

Lending

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

It also launched a new construction financing product for builders. The company reportedly originated $6.5 billion in loan volume last year, up 46% from 2023. Kiavi also said it boosted its active customer base to more than 5,500, up 30% from 2023. Kiavi has funded more than $23 billion in loans since its inception.

Land

Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2025

Susie Lee (D) has called on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to offer transparency when out-of-state landlords purchase foreclosed single-family homes. This is further complicated by the vast swaths of federal land in Nevada that federal lawmakers and other officials want to see repurposed for housing.

Investor

The Close

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Stabilize & Season Your Current Rental Property If you plan to finance multiple rental properties, start by stabilizing your current one. Also, be aware that some lenders have a “seasoning period,” essentially how long you’ve owned or financed the property. Let’s break it down into six easy steps.

Finance

Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Apollo orchestrated this transaction and now our partnership through Newfi provides the financing needed to grow this business and scale it to a higher level. It’s a complete financing solution that helps us ramp up and scale our production in the BPL sector. Could you share how this move puts Dunmor at the forefront of that?

Residential

The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Buying vacant land can be a wise investment with great returns if you plan carefully and understand what’s involved. While land can be a relatively cheap and low-effort investment compared to a house, making money from it might be trickier. Check access: Make sure you have legal access to the land. Let’s get into it!

Land

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

9, 2025, require title insurance companies to identify the true, natural owners behind shell companies involved in non-financed residential property purchases. The renewed orders, which are effective Tuesday and run through Oct. These orders continue to yield vital insights into how bad actors exploit the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

The only state that is an outlier at the moment is Connecticut, where they excluded real estate finance transactions. The 45 states that have done so, do not suggest that there is a patchwork of state laws. The reality is quite the opposite.

Title

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

NAR data shows that the annualized rate of existing-home sales dropped 1% from August to September, landing at 3.84 This indicates that buyers and sellers alike are showing signs of frustration in waiting for rates to fall. million units. The sales pace was down 3.5% year over year.

As-is

Real Estate News

JUNE 13, 2025

Why agents should pay attention: When buyers have financing questions, they're most likely to turn to their agents for answers, according to a Zillow study. It pays to shop around: Danielle Hale, Realtor.com chief economist, identified four ways for buyers to land a lower mortgage rate.

MLS

Propmodo

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Developers across the board, like NDC, struggle to navigate a landscape where elevated interest rates and years of inflation have made securing financing a daunting task. State housing finance agencies play a key role by awarding credits to developers to fill funding gaps in affordable housing projects.

Finance

Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Charlotte, North Carolina: Charlotte boasts a strong economy, driven by finance, healthcare, and technology. Diverse Economy: A mix of tourism, healthcare, finance, and technology provides economic stability. Land Availability: Ample land for development offers opportunities for new construction projects.

Investor

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Though most commonly thought of for residential deals, real estate agents can also help people buy, sell or rent commercial properties, land and more. This course covers real estate law, contracts, finance and ethics. With that in mind, it’s a good practice to interview multiple brokerages before deciding where to land.

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

Some lenders are now offering as much as 70 basis points to land $25 million producersan aggressive tactic that echoes what McNaught is seeing in the field. According to the executive, its common to offer 30 basis points on the trailing 12 months of production. But competition for top talent is heating up.

Mortgages

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. Cash on hand lets you move quickly without worrying about loan or mortgage interest charges.

Hard money loan

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In New Zealand, the products are bound by the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA), which the pair says protects the interests of consumers in connection with credit contracts, consumer leases, and buy-back transactions of land despite not having a specific reverse mortgage provision.

Banks

Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

Leads click on advertisements that direct them to LendingTree landing pages. Make a list of all the people you know, also known as your sphere of influence, and let them know you’re in the mortgage industry and ready to help anyone looking to secure financing. Visit LendingTree 3.

Mortgages

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

What To Expect From Your Listing Agent Why For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) Fail Blog Featured Articles Home Buying Home Selling LOCAL Rochester NY Articles 6 Things You Should Know About Buying Land Kyle Hiscock Kyle Hiscock | Greater Rochester NY Real Estate | Pittsford NY Realtor at RE/MAX Realty Group Have questions about buying or selling a home?

Land

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2025

Online speculation reportedly spiked after reality TV personality Spencer Pratt — who lost his Palisades home in the fire — posted TikTok videos that accused the bill of enabling Los Angeles County to seize land and convert it into dense, low-income developments. “I SB 549 originally focused on financing for low-income housing.

Development

Redfin

JUNE 18, 2025

To sell land successfully, you need to price it correctly, prepare the property, list it on land-specific platforms, and market it to the right buyer type, such as developers, builders, or private individuals. Successful sellers know how to frame land’s potential, not just its specs.

Land

Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2025

Builders continue to face challenges from high land costs, zoning restrictions, supply chain disruptions, and rising labor expenses. Tony has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the finance and real estate industries. Tony Julianelle is CEO of Atlas Real Estate.

Marketing

BAM Media

OCTOBER 22, 2024

At the end of each transaction, agents can receive a detailed breakdown of their payout, with just one click, before it lands in their account. Real Wallet is designed specifically for agents of the future, addressing a critical need by helping them better manage their finances and reinvest in their businesses.

Brokerage

Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Wealth concentrations and limited land availability are significant driving factors of high prices. Furthermore, the government’s policies surrounding land sales and real estate transactions consistently drive demand in this market, maintaining its high VIP appeal. Global Property Guide.

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders, reiterated that rising rates in October could dampen growth in upcoming months ( Yahoo Finance ). While these proposals may raise hopes, achieving real change relies heavily on local land use and regulatory decisions.

Construction

Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

” In this blog post, I discussed all of the taxes that affect real estate, including land transfer tax, municipal non-resident speculation tax, Ontario non-resident speculation tax, federal anti-flipping tax, Toronto vacancy tax, under-used housing tax, property tax, harmonized sales tax, and municipal development charges.

Construction

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Your role as their agent is to ensure every offer is presented professionally to give your clients the best chance at landing their dream home. These include contingency deadlines, financing requirements, inspection periods, and closing dates. Pro Tip Review every detail of the offer for accuracy.

Closing

Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Some groups opt for large single-family homes with converted spaces, while others buy adjoining properties or develop land together. Financial Complexity: Establishing ownership shares, dividing costs, and managing joint finances require meticulous planning. Creative Housing Options – Friend compounds can take many forms.

Land

BAM Media

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For example, if multiple clients ask about financing options, create a post or video explaining mortgage basics. YouTube videos are often shown in Google Search results, so if you do this well, you may be able to get some great views by landing among the first pages of Google! Source: Answer the Public 7.

Branding

The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Step 6: Obtain Financing To make an offer on the property of your choice, you’ll need to obtain financing and a preapproval letter. This letter shows you your maximum borrowing amount and reassures the seller that you are serious about buying the property and are approved to secure financing.

Hard money loan

The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

However, other types of real estate investment have varying degrees of risk, reward, involvement, and finances. and mixed-use buildings (residential and commercial combination) Land: Subdivided, infill, and raw land Industrial: Warehouses, manufacturing, truck terminals, etc. Yes, a landlord is one of them.

Property Management

BAM Media

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Mark Palim Senior Vice President and Chief Economist , Fannie Mae Agents who collaborate with lenders offering creative financing solutions, such as rate buydowns or adjustable-rate mortgages, will be better positioned to help buyers unlock opportunities in this challenging rate environment. million in 2025a 4.8% increase from 2024.

Agents