Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

TransUnion released a new portfolio management solution designed to help lenders assess the riskiness of a portfolio from a property value perspective, the company announced on Wednesday. The product will provide lenders with an array of functionalities, such as combined loan-to-value (CLTV) on each property owned by a consumer.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The process of finding, buying and owning a home today is disjointed, antiquated and messy. homegenius Real Estate understands the need to deliver differentiated value in a very congested market. Find their dream home faster. Evaluate properties instantly. Explore possible cost savings.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Hello Divorce , a platform that provides legal assistance to couples in the process of divorce, has introduced a new service, HomeSplit, to help individuals navigate the process of dividing their home’s financial assets. In return, they receive a report detailing the various options they have for reaching their goals.

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HomeLight

MARCH 28, 2024

The housing market is constantly changing, and property values can shift quickly. As a result, you might only have a vague idea of your home’s value — or, possibly, not even a clue. To determine your home’s true market value, you can hire a licensed appraiser for around $400 to $600.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Features of the new RealScout Pro+ include Auto Nurture, Home Value Alerts and market activity alerts. The two seller or future seller nurture features in the RealScout Pro+ launch include Home Value Alerts and market activity.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

housing market is back on track , stronger than ever, with a total estimated value of $52 trillion, according to a new analysis by Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow Group. Over the past year, the value of the U.S. rise in the average value of U.S. homes over the year also played a small role.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The amount of equity for a property is determined by comparting the estimated current value of the property against the mortgage debt outstanding (MDO). CoreLogic based the report off of public record data for mortgaged residential properties that have a current estimated value. million homes. billion or 6.6%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

He was tasked with adding “value to the consumer in the homeownership experience“ while increasing sales volumes and revenues, he said. Ohio-based CCM, which acquired Amcap Home Loans earlier this year, claims it originated $31.6 billion last year, according to Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF) estimates. billion in loans in 2023.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Boston-based fintech company Hometap has deployed more than $1 billion in home equity investment (HEI) products since its launch in 2017, the company announced on Tuesday. homeowners with outstanding mortgages, or some 63% of all homes, equity tied up in real estate jumped by 6.8%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

million homes, representing about 10% of the nation’s housing market, are already unable to obtain flood insurance as many insurers across Canada avoid flood zones. Canadian homes in recently flooded areas posted lower values. average, according to estimates from the Insurance Information Institute. In the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. Appraisals are required for homes financed with any type of mortgage.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2023

Plunk , an AI-powered home analytics platform, has introduced a new tool called Plunk Pro that aims to transform the real estate market by offering real-time insights into home valuation, risk assessment, and remodeling possibilities.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The people who have run Fairway’s Wholesale Department are some of the most talented, humble people in the business and will be a huge value add at their next mortgage home,” Fairway CEO and founder Steve Jacobson said in a statement. “We billion in mortgages in 2023, ninth-most in America, according to IMF estimates.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2023

Validate Validate is an innovative, digital, borrower-driven mobile app that provides fast, easy, reliable and objective property valuations for home equity lending.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2021

Determining the value of a home depends on both art and science. But big data has a deeper value than just estimating today’s property values. Housing data can be used to evaluate ongoing risks that could impact not only future property values but also the cost of maintaining and perhaps repairing properties. .

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

High-volume home sellers are in a bit of a pickle in today’s market thanks to rapidly rising mortgage rates last year. We’re just trying to move inventory quickly,” said Lee Kearney, a Tampa, Florida-based real estate investor who has an inventory of between 15 and 20 homes for sale at any given time. “If

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Rocket Pro TPO , the wholesale arm of Rocket Mortgage , announced Monday a promotion related to the loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA) on agency mortgages for non-owner-occupied homes. The announcement, made via social media by Mike Fawaz, executive vice president at Rocket Pro TPO, states that for new locks as of Nov.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

Home-equity lending overall found its wings in 2023 as a number of independent mortgage banks ramped up product lines over the course of the year — despite a bump in the road in the third quarter when mortgage rates surged past 7%. homeowners with outstanding mortgages — some 63% of all homes — home equity tied up in properties jumped by 6.8%

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2022

The lawsuit, filed in 2011 in the Circuit Court of Ohio County, West Virginia, claimed that the nonbank lender wrongly influenced home appraisal values during the financial crisis. But they claim that Quicken Loans influenced appraisers to raise their home values and originate higher loans. Supreme Court’s ruling.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In the digital age, Zillow has become a go-to platform for individuals looking to buy, sell, or assess the value of real estate. Their 'Zestimate' is an estimated market value for a home. Zillow provides an easy-to-use interface and immediate property value estimates. The Zillow robot won't have any clue!

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

Cooper Group has entered into an agreement to acquire struggling Home Point Capital for $324 million in cash, the companies announced on Wednesday. At that point, Home Point said it would manage its balance sheet and mortgage servicing rights ( MSR ) portfolio. Mr. Cooper had 4.1

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A deeper dive into foreclosure buyer behavior shows which markets are most likely to see a home price correction in the next six months. Instead, they are reverting to average purchase discounts prior to the pandemic, when home price appreciation averaged about 5% annually between 2015 and 2019. “I Price Correction Risk by Region.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Sources said that NewRez had engaged in merger-and-acquisition talks with at least one large independent mortgage bank to sell its retail division, still known to some in the industry as Caliber Home Loans , but a deal did not materialize. We’re committed to retail,” the NewRez executive said in a conversation with HousingWire on Thursday.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

Home equity and retirement savings accounts represent over 60% of a household’s net worth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau , and the last decade has resulted in a significant uptick in low-income homeowners’ home values. However, low-income households spend an average of 19 years in their homes, compared to 15.8

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

homeowners are “house-rich, cash-poor,” home equity investment firm Hometap provides clients with a way to tap into their home equity instead of selling their home or taking out a loan. Hometap, as an investor, provides cash in exchange for a share of their home’s future value.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 31, 2024

Establishing an accurate market value is essential when buying or selling a home. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly turn to Internet estimation tools. They don't realize that these online real estate estimators are not as accurate as assumed. That being said, an online estimation tool can be a helpful place to start.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Knowing how much your home is worth can be helpful, even if you’re not thinking about selling it anytime soon. Property value websites offer a handy way to gauge your home’s market value, but how accurate are they? Plus, we’ll provide tips on obtaining a more accurate estimate of your home’s worth.

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HomeLight

MARCH 29, 2024

As you prepare to sell your home, your first big question will likely be, “What will be my listing price?” This is a tightrope decision that requires just the right balance, and it starts with knowing your home’s value. How Much Is Your Home Worth Now? Home values have rapidly increased in recent years.

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HomeLight

APRIL 3, 2024

Perhaps this need has arisen as you’re preparing to sell your home , and a discrepancy in the deed’s name has come to light. How Much Is Your Home Worth Now? Home values have rapidly increased in recent years. How much is your current home worth now? How much is your current home worth now?

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HomeLight

APRIL 18, 2024

If you type “homes for sale” plus the area where you’re looking into a search bar, these two sites will pop up near the top of any results. If you don’t want to waste time on your home search, or you need to find a great agent to sell your home , how do they compare? The company doesn’t currently buy homes directly, however.

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HomeLight

MARCH 12, 2024

When buying a home, mortgages fall under one of two classifications — conforming and non-conforming loans. In this post, we answer the question: What is a non-conforming loan when buying a home, and how might it impact your purchase? How Much Is Your Home Worth Now? Home values have rapidly increased in recent years.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 10, 2024

Understanding the value of homeownership extends beyond just having a place to call your own. Central to this is the concept of building home equity, which can significantly improve your financial future. In this post, we’ll focus on why home equity is so beneficial for homeowners and how you can use it.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

You know your home better than anyone. So when it’s time to sell your home, you might be asking: Can you sell a house for more than the appraised value? In this post, we’ll share helpful insights about home appraisals, appraisal gaps, and how these figures play into your selling and pricing plans.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 26, 2023

People looking to sell their homes often encounter two terms that both try to convey the value of their house: market value and appraised value. Want a Peek at Your Home's Value? A great starting point is HomeLight’s Home Value Estimator. It is not the listing price.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 19, 2023

You’ve decided to sell your home, but how do you get your house ready to sell? With numerous tasks to tackle, from depersonalizing to boosting your home’s curb appeal, the home sale process can seem daunting, especially if you’re on a tight timeline. What condition are these homes in? Are these properties staged?

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Expanding your living space can breathe new life into your home, but the cost of adding a room might seem daunting. Whether you’re looking to enhance functionality or increase your home’s value, this guide will share how to add a room to a house cheap.

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