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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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Solving Burleson’s Drainage Dilemmas: The Role of Sewer Inspections in Home Maintenance

Realty Biz

This article will concisely explain the crucial role sewer inspections play in home maintenance and how they help to alleviate Burleson's drainage dilemmas. Understanding Sewage and Drainage Problems To fully grasp the importance of sewer inspections, it's vital to understand the different types of drainage issues residents might encounter.

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Opinion: Technology has transformed property management

Real Trends

Thanks to advancements in technology, the property management industry has undergone a significant transformation. In turn, property managers have been forced to embrace technology, with a recent survey indicating that over 90% of property managers use technology to manage their portfolios.

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The Evolution of Real Estate Technology

Realty Biz

While there are many reasons as to why that is, technology in real estate certainly played a major part. Real estate technology has come a long way in a short time. Today, real estate technology has evolved to include smart phones, real estate robotics, and a host of other innovative technologies. Property Management.

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The Compounding Value of Technology, Part I: Productivity

Enertiv

This is the first in Enertiv's latest series, The Compounding Value of Technology, where we explore how technology’s value builds on itself, from small productivity gains to ultimately increasing asset value at disposition. This inefficiency not only drains resources but carries an opportunity cost for higher value activities.

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Mortgage lenders need to lean in to consumer expectations

Housing Wire

Lenders that may have been holding out on embracing automation and technology were forced to adapt at breakneck speed to continue to serve customers. From hybrid appraisals to virtual showings to RON/RIN, the digital mortgage process took center stage over the last year. Technology as the new table stakes.

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Building the next generation of tech: Three ways to digitize home lending

Housing Wire

At each stage of the buying process, there are multiple siloed transactions, from appraisals, inspections and settlements to mortgage payments and homeowners’ insurance. Digitalization in the home lending industry does not always require companies to entirely invent new technology solutions.

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