Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As title insurers our business practices and our regulatory oversight are different in every single state,” Stone said. “So There are too many underlying regulatory issues and underlying databases and business practices that evolve differently.”. We’re position well to do that because building that software is our primary business.”.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

The move allows the lender to have “modernized its mortgage operational processes, boosted productivity and delivered an enhanced borrower experience for its customers,” the company said in a news release.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

By working with more precise tools, industry professionals will gain important insights to both maintain a competitive edge in the current market and position themselves for future success. a Radian company, is paving the way for lenders, brokers, agents and investors looking to bring their businesses into the 21st century.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

With this unwavering focus, we help brokers close loans fast, get referrals and grow their business,” Chief Operating Officer Melinda Wilner said. Blink+ is a white-label, borrower-facing digital application tool. UWM subscribes to a “build vs. buy” mentality that incorporates the scale at which they’ve grown.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With thoughtfully designed tools to drive better conversion rates, automate social media marketing, and streamline time consuming tasks, technology is a key enabler to business growth, but only when fully maximized. Agents need to move beyond a fixed mindset when it comes to technology and invest the time to learn the platform.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The real estate industry is racing to find ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can improve business practices. Our goal has always been to provide clients with the most advanced, efficient and reliable tools available,” ClearValue CEO Don Juhl said in a statement. “By has been busy on the partnership front.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Theres no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to finding the right transaction management software for your real estate business. Your unique business needs will determine which transaction software is right for your business. Best for team collaboration: Dotloop Pricing: Starting at $31.99

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents. It is business as usual for at least another year, likely longer. But it’s true, and change is necessary.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Agents, teams and brokerages are now seriously reconsidering the technology platform, tools and services needed to effectively do business today. The broker business is more competitive than ever before and as we look ahead to 2021, it will be those agents who rely on real estate technology who will forge ahead successfully.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

With the rapid improvement of AI technology coinciding with the business practice changes outlined in the NAR settlement, many in the proptech industry believe now is the right time for the rise of the AI agent. But unlike reAlpha, Modern Realty is much newer, having officially launched only three months ago.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Gromowski, the company’s head of data science, and Singh, the vice president of GenAI property insights, discussed the importance of data in the development of artificial intelligence and offered advice for companies that wish to integrate AI into their business processes.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

Homebuyers and homeowners use technology and mobile devices for every facet of their everyday lives, and e-commerce is business as usual. Most loan officers lose 70% of their past customers because they don’t have the process or tools to manage the relationship forward. To them it’s just “a mortgage application.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 9, 2024

Mortgage lenders have been relying on CRM software to maintain their customer relationships and grow their businesses for decades. With CRM software, mortgage lenders are able to use what they know about their borrowers to sell more products and win more business. This is what gives lenders a competitive advantage.

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MAY 2, 2024

Danielle Walker has been promoted to senior vice president, business development, at Xactus. In her new role, Walker oversees business development and operations for Xactus’ property valuation solutions division that includes Appraisal FirewallX, Appraisal ScorecardX and VerisiteX; and its proprietary appraisal/property valuation technology.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This commitment has made Atlantic Bay a top destination for LOs seeking the best platform to elevate their business. By leveraging CANDID, Atlantic Bay enhances data management and operational efficiency, equipping its LOs with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive market.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Rocket Pro Third Party Origination General Manager Dan Sogorka Rocket Companies has named Dan Sogorka as General Manager of Rocket Pro Third Party Origination (TPO), the mortgage broker business of Rocket Mortgage. Sogorka was also a business unit President at Black Knight, where he spent nearly 15 years.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. I’m an appraiser and our business is 100% dependent on appraisers being relevant.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 19, 2021

It can lead a person to favor his or her own opinion over those of others, especially when those others are suggesting that our industry needs to modernize. Sure, our business has always been clogged up with manual processes, making us inefficient and forcing us to work harder than we should for the fees we charge.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Podcasts are a great resource for mortgage professionals to continue learning, with shows covering industry updates, business advice and the experiences of other pros in the mortgage industry. Host Phil Treadwell and industry experts share their experiences and advice on how to build more modern and relevant business.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

In real estate, one such disruption is caused by drones, which have become an extremely effective tool for mapping and marketing property. Modern drone technology is an excellent mapping tool that helps agents close deals more quickly. In most cases, the advancements cause disruption— and opportunity—in every industry.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Some may argue whether today’s technology is that much better than the tools we used in the past, particularly in the servicing business where many still use platforms designed and first built decades ago. Likewise, others will argue over whether today’s tools are cheaper, given the high cost of loan origination.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

To improve production, SimpleNexus launched Nexus Origination — a solution that provides lenders with a robust mobile-first tool they can use anywhere to keep their pipeline progressing. Nexus Origination also features collaborative tools for enhanced referral partnerships. Ben Miller, Co-founder.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He built his business on an existing strong sphere. But as his business has grown, he increasingly has had to adjust and modify legacy strategies to better meet the needs of today’s market and maintain his strong foothold in the market. Consider your competition and how they have found success. Can you replicate it?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Maybe when the escalating cost of doing business is a perpetual drag on sustainable profitability (in part because of appropriate compensation of business builders, but also in part because mortgage businesses continue to have a tough time scaling without overstaffing and overpaying for leads).

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets. Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology aims to provide a flexible end-to-end solution for lenders in a modern market. Their team regularly updates Encompass to make it more user-friendly and adaptable to different business needs. Its flexibility allows us to tailor it to our specific business needs.”

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Stay competitive in 2025 with essential digital tools for construction businesses The construction industry is projected to reach a global market value of $14.4 trillion in 2021, many construction businesses still struggle with outdated, paper-based processes that slow productivity and create compliance risks.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

By integrating HousingWire’s industry-leading content and proprietary data into their offerings, Ohio REALTORS is equipping its brokers with the tools necessary to succeed in the modern real estate market. “At Ohio REALTORS, our mission is to be the indispensable professional partner for our members and brokers.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

Roof AI , an artificial intelligence -powered sales assistant that helps real estate and mortgage companies generate revenue across their business units, announced the integration of OpenAI ’s technology into its system, significantly boosting its capabilities. Roof AI will slowly roll out Roof Pro over the following weeks.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

8 circle prospecting ideas — a deep dive 8 effective circle prospecting scripts 9 pro tips for expert-level circle prospecting 3 circle prospecting tools What is circle prospecting? There are numerous tech tools available to agents to help with prospecting. In this article What is circle prospecting?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

These statistics highlight shifting preferences for modern consumers who rely on digital tools to make homebuying decisions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s a high-functioning customer relationship management (CRM) tool with robust features, integrations and automation. As your real estate business expands, nurturing your growing client base inevitably leads to a need for improved communication. What’s the secret to nurturing leads and turning them into loyal clients?

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 7, 2024

At some point, all of us will integrate AI tools into our business practices. Appraisers also need to deploy common sense when deciding whether and how to adopt AI tools into their businesses. Understanding a tool’s capabilities and flaws can help with these decisions. You get the idea.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 18, 2024

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

The first is the ongoing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, which if deployed effectively provide an opportunity for property managers to increase operational efficiency and unlock business intelligence. The second is a more competitive rental market, driven by record-high construction of multifamily rental properties.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

People’s choices in homes and locations are evolving, and they’re relying more on digital tools to find their perfect place. Use this tool: Coffee & Contracts Coffee & Contracts is like a membership-based social media toolkit for real estate agents. Share helpful infographics Visual content is king.

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