Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The past few years in the housing industry have been nothing short of unprecedented. HELOCs have continued to set the stage as flexible, helpful products that provide quick access to financing for a multitude of uses including home renovations, debt consolidations or emergency purchases.

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Lab Coat Agents

DECEMBER 6, 2023

His recent collaboration with BoxBrownie.com in transforming a Hollywood Hills property serves as a testament to the transformative power of virtual renovation and staging in the real estate market. He ensured that potential buyers were aware of the virtual nature of the renovation.

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Brownstoner

MAY 21, 2021

Giant windows and wide openings on each level keep… Read More > The post Gut Renovated Bed Stuy Townhouse Blending Heritage, Modern Industrial Asks $3.895 Million appeared first on Brownstoner. Step inside, however, and the 1879 building reveals creative modern updates mixed with historical details.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

the leading platform for home remodeling and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals. Among those planning to start renovations in the next 12 months, 67% want to stay in their current home/lot rather than buy a new home that fits their current needs. About Houzz.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The construction industry needs more than 61,000 new hires every month, if we are to keep up with both industry growth and the loss of workers either through retirement or simply leaving the sector for good,” said Home Builders Institute CEO Ed Brady. Top markets for affordable renovated housing inventory. wage of $49,000.

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Real Trends

MARCH 7, 2023

Presale home renovation company Revive Real Estate partnered with independent real estate franchise NextHome to provide move-in ready homes to clients of more than 5,500 NextHome agents in 610 offices across 48 states, the companies announced on Tuesday. The company claims that listed renovated homes sell faster than those that are not.

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RISMedia

MAY 2, 2024

Here, we've crafted a straightforward walkthrough to guide you through […] The post Construction or Renovation? With the myriad of factors to consider, from budgeting to design, from material selection to building codes, the path to your dream home can quickly become a complex maze.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Tomb also noted that ALTA was troubled by the fact that Fannie Mae’s announcement came without any discussion with the title insurance industry. In an emailed statement, a Fannie Mae spokesperson wrote that the GSE is continuing to explore ways to improve housing affordability by reducing closing costs.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

“It’s going to be competitive — thin margins, little business and LOs getting out of the industry,” Dave Krichmar, banker at Legend Lending Corporation, said of the mortgage industry in 2023. It’s positive news for an industry that has recently dealt with a lackluster amount of inventory.

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Redfin

JANUARY 23, 2024

This article explores the innovative ways Bitcoin is reshaping the world of home renovation, providing a glimpse into the future where Bitcoin meets interior design and construction. Three ways to use Bitcoin for home renovation projects 1. They readily accept Bitcoin as a payment method for their services.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Anne’s leadership guided us through the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and to complete the renovations of our building—Terraces on Sir Tyler. Her impact will continue to encourage us to be exceptional stakeholders in our real estate industry.” She has successfully implemented new practices, initiatives, and programs.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here is what you can do when it comes to marketing properties in the current state of the real estate industry. Does it have unique features such as a renovated kitchen or a large backyard? However, there are a number of things that real estate professionals can do to market their properties effectively in this market.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

On the contrary, it’s full steam ahead: More than a third (37%) proudly say they’ve finished a home renovation project in 2022, with half of this cohort saying they’ll start hammering away on new upgrades starting next year. The top challenges renovating today. Exteriors are getting new windows and skylights. .

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RIS Media

APRIL 11, 2022

When selling a home though, most real estate professionals will vouch that—as far as home improvements are concerned—kitchen renovations are worthy investments that will likely increase your resale value. DIY expert and licensed contractor Beth Allen shares six common kitchen renovation ideas with the biggest investment return.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The lender has been in acquisitive mode despite the industry downturn. Founded in 1996, APM offers a range of products, including conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, USDA loans and reverse mortgages as well as renovation and construction loans. We’ve built an amazing company and an unrivaled culture.”

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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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Point2Homes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

After reaching record highs in 2019, Canadian spending on home renovations declined drastically in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, many businesses in the home improvement market assumed 2020 would be another big year for their industry. Pandemic-Induced Home Renovations. and 3.6%, respectively.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Zillow will keep trying to sell existing home inventory, plus renovate and try to resell homes it has purchased under contract, according to a company press release. We have not been exempted from these market and capacity issues and we now have an operational backlog for renovations and closings.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Amid a higher rate environment when refinances are scarce, Martell said that loanDepot sees opportunities in other products, such as renovation loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). The lender announced a $120 million cost reduction program that will positively impact this year’s financial results, Martell added.

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Realtor.com

JUNE 23, 2021

There’s no better time to renovate than amid a pandemic—and according to a new report by Houzz, we’re spending more on remodeling than ever. Plus, 56% of respondents reported that they plan to renovate even more in 2021. For more on how—and where—Americans are spending their renovation dollars at home, read on.

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RISMedia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

By Meghan Belnap Considering a few major renovations to add value if you're looking to sell your home soon. While it's always a bonus when you can do the work yourself and save money, there are some renovations you should consider hiring a professional. Here are some suggestions that can increase your home's value. Kitchen […].

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

MISMO , the real estate finance industry’s standards organization and a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association , plans to launch a working group that will create standards for Electronic Home Equity Lines of Credit (eHELOC). The volume of HELOC loans declined by 17% to $60.1

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As with most things, COVID slammed the real estate industry to a halt before being thrust into some fast changes. Many industries had been resistant to the evolution from wet signatures to e-signatures. Spaces are designed using digital software that adds 3D furniture and, in some cases, can even show a property’s renovation potential.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Unfortunately, too many misconceptions persist among real estate and even mortgage industry professionals about the VA home loan, and those misconceptions have big (and negative) impacts. My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. Who is eligible?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2021

rushes to inoculate the current global health crisis, the real estate and mortgage finance industries are facing their second wave of significant industry headwinds in little over a decade. First, we need to standardize and digitize the regulatory infrastructure the entire industry relies upon. As the U.S.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Revive has announced its new business tool, “Revive Vision AI,” a pre-sale home renovation solution. This “industry-first” smart tool analyzes property photos (uploaded by the agent) to assess a property’s current value and renovation potential.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The pandemic cast our homes in a whole new light and subsequently shifted which renovations increase home value. One-third of top agents in a HomeLight survey ranked “the desire to make homes a sanctuary from the world” as the number-one reason for renovations in their market. Get a Home Value Estimate Before You Renovate.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2022

Could renovated foreclosure resales help solve the nation’s increasingly complex affordable housing puzzle? An estimated 140,000 renovated properties purchased at foreclosure auction or bank-owned auction were resold to owner-occupant buyers between January 2020 and December 2021. . compared to pre-COVID.

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RISMedia

AUGUST 17, 2021

By Kara Masterson When it comes to home renovations and remodeling projects, a load-bearing column can be a major obstacle. The post How to Handle Load-Bearing Columns During a Home Renovation appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2022

Most industry observers predicted that the national foreclosure rate would rise once foreclosure moratoriums ended on July 31, 2021. Could renovated foreclosure resales help solve the nation’s increasingly complex affordable housing puzzle? year-over-year to 2,410, the OCC found. decrease from the previous quarter.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 11, 2020

HGTV Whether a house is big or small, renovations are a lot of work—as the teams on “Flipping Across America” (hosted by Alison Victoria ) learn during their latest flips. In the episode “What You Get for the Money,” Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin of “Going for Sold” renovate a large, 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home in Houston.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

While home inspection is regarded as one of the traditional analogy industries, the platform uses proprietary technology and property data to deliver home repair, renovation and lifecycle services through process automation and direct integration, according to its website.

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Housing Wire

JULY 3, 2023

billion in Q1 2022 (which was roughly in line with industry peers). The target client base for PrimeLending is first-time homebuyers, as the entire industry is struggling to overcome the lock-in effect. billion, a 54% decline from $3.76 Production dropped about 15.2% from the fourth quarter of 2022’s $2.04 Nearly 92% of U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

The nation’s housing industry has entered a new normal in which the dynamics of the market appear perplexing — marked by high mortgage rates and high home prices, along with shrinking mortgage originations. The perplexing part: Why are home prices not declining in this environment?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

The pandemic-era run-up in home prices and the property’s reappraisal made the burdens of the mortgage payments too high when deducted from the gift itself, Dooley explained to the outlet, despite the Conleys continuing to pay for taxes, utilities and renovations for the property.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

C&R , a leading public relations agency in the luxury real estate and hospitality industries, is pleased to announce that Cayla Kondo has joined the firm as vice president, of real estate. Award-winning campaigns span-new build-outs and sales to renovations and openings – always with an eye on generating ROI for the agency's partners.

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Brownstoner

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A compact one-bedroom on the second floor of an early 20th century Finnish co-op in Sunset Park has been smartly renovated to preserve the bones of the apartment while maximizing storage and introducing a touch of vintage-industrial flair.

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