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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

During the 2007-10 mortgage default meltdown, appraisals were a target of complaints and allegations by lenders, the GSEs, some state appraisal boards, and a few unscrupulous entrepreneurs. As appraisers, we faced tremendous pressure from buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and loan officers during the previous run-up.

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William Raveis acquires Nantucket-based Jordan Real Estate

Housing Wire

Co-owners Gloria Grimshaw and David Callahan acquired the brokerage from founder Lucille Jordan in 2007. Several JRE agents serve on local boards and nonprofits across the island. The brokerage opened a full-time office known as William Raveis Nantucket on the island’s historic Main Street in 2007.

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Homepie CEO Brad Rice on making FSBO easier

Housing Wire

Ironically, the technology he’s developed can be a benefit to real estate agents as well. When I originated loans, there were a certain number of people that just didn’t need an agent — because the buyers and sellers knew each other in some fashion. SW: Why did you want to develop this platform?

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

Homelight , a platform for homebuyers and sellers, was No. 126 Transactly 3,852% 2017 Real estate transaction platform providing automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time. 193 CertifID 2,807% 2017 A company dedicated to fighting wire fraud for the real estate industry.

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Some mortgage companies expanding despite challenges

Housing Wire

Geneva Financial, founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, has more than 130 branch locations in 46 states, according to the firm. New Western calls itself “the largest private source of investment properties in the country,” connecting more than 100,000 local investors looking to rehab houses with sellers. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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6 best Michigan real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

From Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids and Birmingham, MI, we’ve done extensive research to find the leading real estate classes in Michigan to help make your new career a reality. Becoming a Michigan real estate agent is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants flexible working hours and high earning potential.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for February 2025

Lamacchia Realty

is skilled in many facets of real estate including both Buyer & Seller Representation, Commercial, Investment, Relocation & Luxury Properties. Licensed in NH since 2005 and MA since 2007, she brings a deep passion for real estate, a strong work ethic, and expert market knowledge.

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