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Divvy Homes hits $2 billion valuation after latest funding round

Housing Wire

Existing investors and others including Andreessen Horowitz, Singapore’s GIC, GGV Capital and Moore Specialty Credit participated in the round, which pre-empted a capital raise that could have featured new investors, she said. We’re aiming to bring a legitimacy to alternative home financing options,” said Hefets.

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LOs and brokers, are you prepared for an evolving workforce?

Housing Wire

In a housing market vastly different from the pre-pandemic period, how can industry professionals position themselves to achieve growth despite these current obstacles? When it comes to business growth this year and beyond, industry experts agree that 2022 is the year of the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loan. Why partner with Newrez?

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Why does selling real estate seem so much harder?

Real Trends

Purchases by investors have dropped by nearly 50% year over year in 2023, according to Redfin. You have tons of buyers who say they want to buy, and ask to see homes but haven’t gotten pre-approved yet. There’s only one solution and that is to use buyer and seller pre-qualification scripts.

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How Is The Market For Condominium Assignments?

Toronto Realty Blog

Those who know me – at least, through TRB, are fully aware of my thoughts on pre-construction condos, the pre-construction condo industry, and the way that pre-construction condos are sold and eventually built. Your “Buying Pre-Construction Condos and CAKE! Time flies when you’re having fun, right?

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Navigating Careers in Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide

Realty Biz

Buyers, investors, sellers, and the go-between, real estate agents, brokers, appraisers, etc., You need to finish a state-approved pre-licensing real estate course. Complete a pre-licensing education (varies from state to state but usually lasts around 135 hours) and pass a state licensing exam. Now comes the real challenge!

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Why Can You Pay $2,000 in Rent (Or Any Other Amount) but Not Be Approved for a Mortgage That Costs the Same Amount per Month?

Lighter Side of Real Estate

Unless you come into a windfall of money, most people need to get a mortgage in order to buy a home, so getting a mortgage pre-approval to find out how much a lender will allow you to spend is the first step. The process can be both exciting and perhaps a bit intimidating for some people. But it isn’t quite that simple.

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Selling a Home at Auction: Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started

HomeLight

Experienced investors and developers are often present at these trade-offs, making it easier to deal with problem properties,” he says. Step 4: Determine the qualification process for bidders. Your home will be visible to pre-qualified, serious buyers. These investors often hold a property for 10 years or more.