Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) visited the University of Alaska at Fairbanks to tout the possibilities that 3D printing technology could bring to the construction of affordable housing in the U.S. A key goal for the project includes the deployment of local and sustainable resources for construction materials.

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GoForrmz

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Originally published on 03/15/2017 Adaptability is essential for success in the rapidly growing construction industry As new digital platforms and software for construction emerge, it can be difficult to differentiate the key features and qualities that separate truly transformative platforms from the rest of the pack.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Adding to the potential shortage in years ahead are stubbornly high mortgage rates and tariffs that could slow new construction. This is because they prefer to age at home closer to friends and family, something that is being made increasingly possible by advances in design and technology.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). This transformative technology has opened up a new world of possibilities, empowering agents and captivating potential buyers like never before.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

Las Vegas -based housing technology startup BOXABL on Tuesday announced that it has received approval to begin selling a factory-built accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in California , which could provide more options in a state strapped for affordable housing options.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Technology Barriers: Nearly half (44%) and two-thirds (64%) believe they require smart security features and a medical alert system, respectively, to keep them secure and independent, but broadband access and affordability are still issues. He went on to say that this is concerning since there will soon be more adults over 65 in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2024

A private planning firm in California is launching a new tool to help local governments there prepare for a pending law designed to spur more construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Digital tools like the ADU Plans Gallery reduce the time and cost of building ADUs and accelerate housing construction.”

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 9, 2024

PERSON OF THE WEEK: At a time of lower-profit margins, a growing number of mortgage lenders are looking to lift their balance sheets by offering construction-to-per loans. This has led to the current boom in construction loan administration software designed to manage and simplify these complex products.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

And for those who still want to build a home from scratch, rising construction costs , limited lot sizes, and excessive red tape can make the process seem insurmountable. Considering how much construction technology, materials, and techniques have evolved, building a new home should be far simpler than it is.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For real estate appraisers, this includes attending industry conferences and seminars such as The Valuation Expo and The Appraisal Summit , taking both online and in-person courses from reputable providers, and even pursuing additional certifications or designations. Generally, they are expensive and time-consuming to achieve.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic required a light-speed adjustment in this direction, as our offices were locked down with stay at home orders and everyone worked away from office colleagues and technology support. In addition, technology needed to be integrated into our work-from-home lives in new ways we had not thought of before.

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GoForrmz

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 by 2030, driven by technological advancements and increased demand for infrastructure. Yet, despite this growth, up from $7.28

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The technology companies will tether their respective services with the goal of streamlining the process of getting a home ready for sale. The Renovation Sells platform focuses on design and construction, while the loans come from HouseAmp. The new partnership between HouseAmp and Renovation Sells.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

Lenders can also define workflows and business rules for any mortgage product, including construction loans, manufactured home loans, home equity loans and bridge loans. Unlike off-the-shelf POS solutions, Blueprint Builder allows lenders to customize technology that is designed to help improve operations, Maxwell noted.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

The real estate technology provider has added sales veteran Bryson Womack as vice president of sales, a move that took effect this week. His expertise in sales leadership and keen understanding of the real estate technology market make him the perfect fit for iHomefinder. iHomefinder is hoping to bolster its business with a new hire.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

For that reason, one of the most productive time-blocking techniques can be to designate a certain section of your day to respond to emails, phone calls, and text messages. Take advantage of technology For time management and productivity, there are several apps that can help you optimize your workday.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The site, which was constructed throughout nearly all of 2024, launched post-live quality assurance (QA) and has been up for about a day, Burgard confirmed in an interview with HousingWire. Citi led creative testing throughout the year-long site design and build, and will conduct testing throughout 2025.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Policies designed to cover living expenses during a disaster might not cover prolonged displacement either. In the aftermath of wildfires, our technology supports insurance companies and homeowners by evaluating damage, calculating reconstruction costs, and enabling faster, more accurate claims processing.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Eligible debts include construction loans, personal loans, credit cards, auto loans and student loans. Customers must enter basic information — including their name, date of birth, address and loan purpose — to access the feature and map out the details of a new loan.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

The company says it will use the funding to scale its operations, accelerate its research and development and expand construction into new markets. Through this building process, Veev says it can build homes up to four times faster than standard construction industry standards, which in turn can bring down costs significantly.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

eXp purposely designed the document in a way that uses as little legal jargon as possible, so as to not confuse buyers and sellers. Pareja believes there should be exceptions, such as when a property is owned by a high-profile person, if it is tenant-occupied or if it’s still under construction.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

That’s why they’ve introduced the homegenius Platform, an integrated solution consisting of advanced technology , data science, machine learning and AI designed to drive value and bring ease to consumers through the home buying and selling journey. Total credits to borrower cannot exceed actual closing costs.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Tim Bowler, the president of ICE Mortgage Technology , appreciates a good analogy. Treasury official says that the mortgage technology giant’s integration of Black Knight isn’t dissimilar to building a rail line. But MSP, the flagship servicing technology engine acquired in the $12 billion Black Knight deal, runs on 2.01-meter

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2021

Effective solutions must be purpose-built for mortgages, rather than adapted horizontal technology. In this webinar, experts at SoftWorks AI and Tavant discuss critical components of a mortgage automation solution and how to evaluate technologies that best fit your business’ needs. Achieving touchless mortgage automation.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2022

To Ballard, 3D printing technology is evolving to solve a crisis in modern day America and the world: The failure to meet people’s demand for housing. A former Texas A&M cross country and track athlete and Episcopalian minister, Ballard in 2011 co-founded TreeHouse , a retailer to sell environmentally friendly home construction materials.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The company said it believes urban development complexities are pushing the construction of new housing further out of urban centers, contributing to an imbalance between supply and demand and, by extension, affordability challenges. Not only is the U.S.

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Inman

JANUARY 13, 2023

Era Ventures led the funding round for New York-based Welcome Homes, an online home construction platform that elevates the design and buy process of new property construction.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

It has constructed a servicing platform while adding multi-asset originations and asset management capabilities. The company has also established capital-partner relationships and has made a series of technological investments into its platforms, he said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2024

That’s how I first got involved in valuation technology. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not designing the software for the future, but they have provided the specification for the Uniform Appraisal Data set (UAD) they want to receive. It was my father’s vision that we would “computerize.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 20, 2020

Azevedo joined HW Media from Crunchbase News where she covered startups and venture funding trends with a special focus on real estate tech, construction tech and under-the-radar regions. I’m so excited about FinLedger, which comes at a time when the intersection of financial services and technology is at a crucial crossroads,” Azevedo said.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2024

HUD’s “Innovative Housing Showcase Educational Sessions will feature individual breakouts on offsite construction, building codes, manufactured housing, decarbonization, zoning, public and multifamily housing, resilience, and finance. on the National Mall, to raise awareness of innovative and affordable housing designs and technologies.

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GoForrmz

MARCH 6, 2024

Originally published on 12/03/2015 Why do thousands of construction and field service companies use GoFormz as their mobile form solution? In the ever-evolving landscape of construction and field service industries, the seamless incorporation of mobile forms has become a cornerstone for efficiency and productivity.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

CHLA commends FHA for its work on its “Mythbusters” initiative, designed to blow up the myths around FHA loans by educating lenders and home sellers. Another issue is home sellers’ bias against buyers using FHA loans, where offers from non-FHA borrowers are often selected even though lower in price.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 25, 2022

When certain property characteristics are shown on the PDR, such as certain external factors, certain physical characteristics of the subject property, mixed uses, or proposed incomplete construction, the PDR may be presented to an appraiser for a Hybrid appraisal (70H) or a full appraisal could also be ordered in those scenarios.

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D Fritz Appraisals

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As the demand for more sustainable building construction grows in the industrial real estate sector, greener solutions like North Vancouver’s hydrogen liquefaction plant are becoming more common. High construction costs are affecting the supply on new builds and slowing down the release of new properties into the market.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 14, 2024

Designed and constructed in collaboration with Nathan Keller, founder and CEO of Tillit Consulting, the new Waterstone Mortgage home office includes several conference rooms for in-person meetings, as well as open workstations that can be reserved by team members for the day.

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