Housing Wire

MARCH 30, 2023

ICBA, along with a team of community bankers and technology vendors, collaborated with Bureau staff for over two years to develop these modified TRID disclosures,” the letter , sent by the group to CFPB Director Rohit Chopra , states.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Industries like retail, banking, transportation and food service have undergone massive digital transformation in recent years by leveraging new technologies to enhance consumer experience. All of these factors make it crucial for property managers to boost resident experience and stand out in the market with resident-facing technology.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Housing Market Supply and Demand: An analysis of housing inventory trends and construction pressures affecting pricing and availability. Technological Advancements in Real Estate: A look at emerging technologies with the potential to reshape real estate transactions and property management.

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Some are already starting to warm to the idea of technology being a more prominent factor in the pursuit of aging in place. These include the active encouragement by the governments of the countries examined to construct robots for social utility, including for in-home care. But what if an alternative solution was robots?

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Florida, Texas, and North Carolina were three of the most popular states for relocation, and this accelerated migration has fueled construction to meet the surging housing demand. This led to an upswing in housing demand and intensified construction activity. The Bright Side That said, there are encouraging signs.

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Inman

MARCH 21, 2025

Commercial construction technology company BuildOps has arrived at unicorn" status a valuation of $1 billion upon closing a Series C round of funding totaling $127 million.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

is expected to set new records for apartment construction. Notably, by the end of December, the combined metro areas of Dallas and Austin are predicted to welcome about 10% of all newly constructed apartments countrywide. On the other hand, some markets are seeing a slowdown in new construction starts due to the economic environment.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The goal is to help them avoid homelessness by funding affordable housing construction, home repairs and adaptations as well as giving out financial assistance. Smart-home technology is becoming an increasingly important component of aging in place.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

While the offsite construction process has been around for decades, it has yet to be adopted as a mainstream way to generate high-quality housing supply at scale,” said Sean Dobson, Chairman, CEO and CIO of Amherst Group. we think modular construction is an important part of the solution. Amid ongoing supply constraints in the U.S.,

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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

MARCH 27, 2025

percent in 2025, with some regions experiencing hikes of 20 percent or more, according to data by Construction Coverage. Those who leverage technology, data insights, and streamlined leasing processes will be best positioned to thrive in this increasingly competitive space. have continued to surge.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

of the loan amount) compared to the VA’s purchase, construction and cash-out refi options. Given our technology and the way people surface financial decisions now, there’s a fair amount of people starting to get out there,” Ryan said. The product has a lower funding fee (0.5%

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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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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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) based on data analysis from ICE Mortgage Technology , indicates a drop in mortgage credit availability in September. Key Findings from the Mortgage Credit Availability Index: In September, the MCAI dropped by 0.5%

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ruimy: The last two years, we have seen a pretty serious downturn in construction financing and also in the volume of residential sales [because] the high interest rate environment impacted the residential sector. So, it’s been an interesting time where I see now in 2025 that sales volumes are picking up for ground-up construction.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

The future of Compass is bright, and we look forward to continuing to provide the industry-leading tools, technology, and support our agents need to excel as the demand for luxury properties continues to rise.” The veteran development executive established herself as one of the premier brokers in the South Florida region.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

GoFormz highlighted as a top construction technology solution We are thrilled to announce that GoFormz has been selected as a ‘Top Construction Technology Firm’ by Construction Executive. Read the Article: The Top Construction Technology Firms.

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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.

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GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Leveraging digital tools to streamline construction projects and minimize delays Anyone in the construction industry knows that delays can be costly. However, one solution is transforming the way construction projects are managed: real-time data capture. Worse, lost paperwork could lead to compliance issues and safety risks.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 3, 2025

Mortgage veteran Donny Panasis has joined Embrace Home Loans as branch manager of its Viera, Florida office, where he and his team will originate loans for both existing and new construction homes.

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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

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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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 6, 2023

A pair of Texas startups hope to put a dent in both of these problems by using 3D printing technology to build homes in Central Texas, according to reporting by the Texas Tribune. One year later at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas, a company called Icon debuted its own home 3D printing technology.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2021

Sectors that were hit hardest by the pandemic led job growth last month, with jumps in leisure, hospitality, public and private education and construction – good signs for the housing industry. For housing, March gained 110,000 jobs in construction – a positive sign in an industry struggling with supply constraints. Labor Department.

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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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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Matterport , a technology company that creates 3D models of buildings, has rolled out a tool called “defurnish,” which is an AI-powered function that allows agents to remove items in staging photos that don’t fit or reflect poorly on the space.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Technology is changing so fast in the real estate appraisal industry, it is almost a full-time job just keeping up with it. Finally, appraisers should always be willing proactively to seek candid feedback and constructive criticism from those who legitimately provide them (this does not include Facebook polls).

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Compass has the best tools and technology in the industry, allowing us to operate at efficiencies we’ve only been dreaming of for the past three years,” Skenderian said in a statement. The Marcus Skenderian Real Estate Group works across commercial real estate , architecture, construction , development and residential sales.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

million, which will go toward organizations aiming to boost housing inventory and availability through methods including off-site construction and office-to-residential conversions. “As We need to think creatively, from innovative construction methods to office-to-residential conversions.

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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

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

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This dramatically slowed the rate of growth in construction in 2019. Sutherland Mortgage Services President Krish Swaminathan discusses the next wave of servicing, how servicers can best communicate with their customers and the technology available to help with compliance, even in a work-from-home environment. Presented by: Sutherland.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas economy has boomed, especially in high-demand industries like technology, education, manufacturing and construction. The median newly constructed home on the market in Texas was 2,073 square feet, down from 2,189 in 2020, a 5.3% total, punching above its 9% share of the U.S.

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