Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

New York City -headquartered investment firm Pretium Partners announced Wednesday that it has hired two new managing directors as its seeks to bolster its real estate debt strategy. He had a particular focus on residential developers and homebuilders. The firm hired Brendan Bosman, a former senior managing director and head of U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday detailed a series of actions and initiatives it has undertaken to bolster climate resiliency while supporting green housing initiatives that stem from Inflation Reduction Act funding and recently announced plans to combat the effects of extreme heat.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mortgage capital markets technology firm Polly has raised $25 million to invest in research and development, product innovation and expansion, the company said on Tuesday. 8VC led the latest equity investment with participation from existing investors Menlo Ventures , Meritech , Khosla Ventures and Fifth Wall.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The latest investment — led by New York investment firm WestCap and Silicon Valley venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz — brings the total amount of capital raised by Valon to $230 million since its launch in 2019. Valon intends to use the fresh capital to boost product development and expand its reach to new markets.

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Boston Appraisal

APRIL 18, 2024

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. Challenges in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments Complex Valuation Models : Mixed-use properties require appraisers to be adept in multiple valuation methods.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By keeping your P&L lean and efficient, you can reinvest savings into growth-focused activities like marketing, agent development or technology upgrades—all of which drive long-term success. Investing in technology that automates workflows, streamlines administrative tasks and enhances customer management can have significant benefits.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

In his new role, Bledsoe will be responsible for the company’s technology innovation, design, infrastructure, application management and data service offerings. Bledsoe joined LERETA in 2022 to serve as the senior vice president of enterprise technology.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Name Job Title Company Name Aarne Huttunen Chief Product Officer CubiCasa Abhinav Asthana Head of Product Business and Growth Tavant Alissa Harper Chief Sales Officer Inside Real Estate Amit Arora Vice President of Investments Opendoor Arvind Mohan CEO Kiavi Brian McCarthy Director of Product Management Maxwell Brian Donnellan President and CEO Bright (..)

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Shortly after EasyKnock acquired home equity investment platform Balance Homes , the company appointed former Balance Homes co-founders Judd Schoenholtz and Aaron LaRue as chief revenue officer and chief technology officer, respectively. LaRue, meanwhile, will focus on the expansion of EasyKnock’s technology platform.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Since almost all of our picks offer roughly the same features, we scored them based on our opinion of their property search experience, design quality, and overall user experience (UX). UX design quality: 4.6 UX design quality: 4.6 Property search results pages are well-designed, easy to navigate and customizable.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Louis-based developer of a leading white-label financial fitness and homeownership platform, announced the closure of a $17 million Series B funding round on Tuesday. In addition to product development, FinLocker (a former HousingWire Tech 100 winner) plans to expand its strategic partnerships and collaborations within the mortgage ecosystem.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Retail giant Amazon announced on Wednesday the launch of a new pilot program designed to assist moderate-income families in three different U.S. Amazon says the investment will “help moderate-income residents in these communities to purchase homes as a path to help build generational wealth.” and The Housing Fund serving Nashville.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When creating retirement plans, people often consider their investments and other financial assets when determining the future course to take, but they rarely consider what is often their most valuable asset: their home. He has also advocated for the industry to develop firmer ties with financial planners as referral partners. “I

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

” — Amit Arora, Chief Investments Officer at Opendoor. “We have increased investment in generative AI and security. We have shored up our internal investment and brought out a ground-breaking fraud prevention product called Shield.” Our industry’s currency is documents.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

After initially announcing the development of a new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities ( HMBS ) program in January, government-owned company Ginnie Mae — which oversees the government’s mortgage-backed securities (MBS) portfolio — released a highly anticipated term sheet this week for what is being referred to as “HMBS 2.0.”

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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

JUNE 5, 2024

Compass’ investment in AI and tools that optimize our workflow is remarkable.” Last year, Compass launched a proprietary machine-learning tool that ”empowers agents to create compelling listing descriptions and develop effective marketing strategies.” Bennett ranked No. 16 in the state with 63 sides and was No. 17 with $47.7

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2024

We had to do it ourselves in the beginning, developing our own local software using DOS. 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. The answer depends on software solutions to be developed.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While many tech firms develop emerging technologies with a narrow focus, AMCs can bring a more collaborative approach that holistically looks to solve customer needs in collateral risk. Opteon’s vanguard group tests and helps develop emerging technologies in the space. Resulting in fairer and more accurate appraisals.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 6, 2024

Adam Johnston has joined Candescent Capital Ventures , a private equity firm specializing in investments in the PropTech space, as senior vice president, chief program management and valuation officer. Johnston is an experienced industry veteran. He has led complex business projects and integrations for mergers and acquisitions.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Coggiola will be responsible for Polly’s product, implementation, support and design teams, working toward seamless cross-organization collaboration. Coggiola’s efforts were focused on developing Ellie Mae to become a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider from an on-premise solution, rounding out his time there as SVP of product management.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. While you can develop name recognition over time, I believe that naming your team or brokerage something other than the leader’s name allows more opportunity for scale and differentiation. Think this is something you can ignore? Think again.

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Inman

AUGUST 1, 2023

Whether you are just getting started in real estate or are looking for ways to freshen up your career with a commitment to personal and professional development, investing in yourself is always a good bet, according to new Inman contributor Tina Lapp, head of local brands for Colibri Real Estate.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 14, 2024

Bledsoe has more than 20 years of experience in technology management including leading numerous domestic and international teams through successful large-scale product development efforts, legacy modernizations, and the buildout and maintenance of supporting infrastructures.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 18, 2024

CBRE suggested strengthening existing mixed-use districts and encouraging development of non-office space in primarily office areas, such as adding apartments and upgrading existing office spaces. Dallas and Phoenix) Developing Destinations (e.g., New York and Los Angeles) Mixed Majors (e.g., Boston and Washington, D.C.)

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

At Optimal Blue, we are setting an even higher bar for mortgage technology innovation by investing in advanced technologies that deliver value-based, first-of-their-kind features at no additional cost,” says Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue, in a release.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Throughout the development process, we worked hand in hand with our staff to develop and perfect it. We’ve invested over $100 million in building the Rate Intelligence platform, including technical development and strategic partnerships to ensure this platform works for today’s mortgage market and future-proofs the industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, the luxury real estate market isn’t just about high-priced properties; it’s an experience, a lifestyle, and an investment in exclusivity. Develop in-depth knowledge, showcase your expertise, and position yourself as the go-to authority in that property or market niche. Visit Coffee & Contracts 2.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

To do so, they utilize a data-driven approach to conceptualize, design and test solutions specifically aligned with the strategic markets in which they plan to deploy them. Key learnings from implementation and the identification of successes will result in an ability to scale impact to additional markets.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Los Angeles-based startup was designed and developed in a collaboration with BCG Digital Ventures , a global corporate venture, investment and incubation arm of the Boston Consulting Group. This next phase of investment will further accelerate our overall efforts to improve the process of transacting real estate.”.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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Real Quantum

JUNE 8, 2022

How Do I Earn the MAI Designation? MAI designated appraisers have access to a wealth of career opportunities, increased recognition, and accelerated advancement through the industry. But what is the MAI designation exactly, and how does someone go about applying? What is the MAI Designation? Benefits of MAI Designation.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Snatching up first-time homebuyers is akin to striking gold — since developing a relationship with them can mean a loyal client for life. It’s perfect for agents, with helpful design and marketing tools tailored for real estate. The platform offers a mix of customizable templates and the option to upload your own designs.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2022

To help the lowest-income families, who increasingly can’t find affordable housing in today’s market, federal, state, and local governments devote considerable resources to subsidize the development of affordable housing with below market rents. The debt load is determined by the rate of return-on-investment.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

So why aren’t more commercial real estate (CRE) entities – investors , principals, banks, law firms or developers – seeking the same? They can be, in essence, the “boots on the ground” for investors and developers alike. Right now, we’re generally seeing more mixed-use developments and multifaceted commercial projects.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In an interview with HousingWire, Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo explained that this represents Ginnie’s first social bond label in the investment space. McCargo said she sees the development as “a big deal,” saying it’s representative of the other ESG work being done more broadly at HUD and at other federal agencies.

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