Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Lead generation website Creating and maintaining a website designed for lead generation is critical in digital real estate prospecting. An effective website should have a clean, professional design with intuitive navigation to allow visitors to easily access the information they need.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

“The foundation would get what was described, in a January 2023 fundraising package, as a ‘prestigious headquarters … [and] site for small scale, but elegant events’ with its ‘voluminous library on American legal and constitutional development’ as a resource for nearby Roger Williams University ‘s law school.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

The federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a powerful tool to help low-income families find apartments they can afford, but the program isn’t reaching its potential because far too few landlords participate in it. Why don’t landlords participate? Congress has helped, as well.

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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. The integration between search and valuation technology using computer vision and AI-powered tools will be strengthened by the new funding round, FinLocker executives said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Policy Development and Research is seeking public comment related to application and origination documents for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, according to a notice published this week in the Federal Register.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday announced a final rule designed to expand support for housing counseling services within Native American tribal communities. HUD developed the new rule in concert with multiple tribal consultation and listening sessions, it explained. Last month, HUD announced $1.1

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Housing Wire

JULY 3, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday announced that it has released five new language translations for 19 separate single-family mortgage documents used for Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgage servicing.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Discover the cutting-edge tools and strategies driving the future of real estate appraisals. This webinar will delve into the latest technology trends, from advanced data integration to automated workflows, designed to streamline your processes and improve accuracy. Adopting these new tech tools is easier than some may think.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Configured to give independent mortgage banks, federally insured banks and credit unions the needed tools at an accessible price point, Floify Lender Edition aims to increase lender profitability through its automated processes and efficiency tools, the company said. Founded in 2013, Floify — a subsidiary of Porch Group Inc. —

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The artificial intelligence-based platform, the latest addition to the Gateless AI mortgage tool suite, aims to enhance The Loan Store’s underwriting capabilities. ” Last year, The Loan Store launched a consumer rewards program designed to aid mortgage brokers in offering better interest rates. .

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Six federal agencies have requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” And the design and development of the models and algorithms can reflect the biases and blind spots of the developers.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Atlantic Bay, guided by forward-thinking leadership, empowers its LO’s with an open-architecture platform that delivers the marketing and sales tools they need today, while also providing a flexible framework to quickly adapt to the future technologies of tomorrow.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, data from the interviews showed adoption rates appear lower among smaller and mission-oriented lenders, such as minority depository institutions (MDIs) and community development financial institutions (CDFIs). A potential new pilot could be used by the GSEs or the FHA to test the use of AI in mortgage servicing. “An

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In this monograph, we discuss the absolute necessity of developing more than one skill set as part of becoming a competent and professional real estate appraiser. This means continually learning and developing new skills to stay ahead of the curve. Another way to develop new skills is to seek out opportunities to learn from mentors.

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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. Use this tool: Market Leader Market Leader is like your all-in-one tool for real estate leads. Use this tool: FloDesk Looking for a way to make your brand pop? The best part?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2021

Following other recent moves from the government-sponsored enterprises to the private sector, former Fannie Mae Head of Digital Products Henry Cason announced his move to FinLocker , a consumer-permissioned personal financial assistance tool. FinLocker CEO Henry Cason.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). Increased software development needs : New integrations often require more development resources to ensure compatibility with existing systems. Click Here

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 6, 2022

This end-to-end digital tool is designed to act as a mobile pipeline, empowering loan officers to accomplish anything from issuing a pre-approval letter to locking in a rate, all in real time and all fully remote using just their smart phone. Mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate has launched its new RED-VP mobile app.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Lickstein helped craft an AI-powered tool designed to educate brokers and is currently developing a compliance framework. That led to the company ultimately comparing the marketing output of ChatGPT and a human worker, leading Lickstein and others on his team to understand the potential to leverage the tools. “We

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

VestaPlus , a software development firm known for its MLS solutions geared to real estate agents, has entered into a strategic partnership with California -based San Diego MLS. VestaPlus has a solid reputation for excellent software development and service,” Saul Klein, the CEO of SDMLS, said in a statement. “By

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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. Leverage advanced technology to maximize efficiency The right tech tools can transform your business’s productivity and help you scale effectively.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Wednesday posted an updated draft of its proposed defect taxonomy for servicing Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan reviews. The feedback has been instrumental in our formulation of a proposal that we believe offers the clarity and consistency long sought by mortgage servicers.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

This is designed to broaden the ways for borrowers to meet with lenders following the success of remote communications on housing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1, 2025.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Revolution Mortgage today launched Tavant’s Decision Analysis solution, a tool for underwriters and quality control that can integrate with lender ecosystems. The technology is designed to automate and streamline the underwriting and application processes, per the statement.

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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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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As with any challenge, it’s essential to prepare well and have the correct tools to have the best chance of success. Develop in-depth knowledge, showcase your expertise, and position yourself as the go-to authority in that property or market niche. How do you convince the sellers of $15 million homes to work with you?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Xactus has become the first technology partner to introduce the FICO Score Mortgage Simulator, a new tool designed to help lenders and borrowers understand how credit decisions impact mortgage eligibility. The simulator, developed by FICO , is the only mortgage industry tool that uses FICO scores and FICO score algorithms.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The program was developed in response to the NAR’s findings in its 2021 profile of real estate firms report , which was released just last week. NAR’s 2021 report showed that the majority of residential firms and firms with one office encourage staff to pursue certifications and designations, and to take additional training classes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

Black Knight recently launched a web portal that enables clients, third-party providers and their developers to access the company’s application programming interfaces (APIs) across the mortgage life cycle. Servicing Digital, offered as an app or web design, enables customers to access their loan- and home-related information.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Written by an experienced commercial real estate appraiser and software developer, this handbook bridges the knowledge gap between residential and commercial appraisal. The book covers essential concepts, industry best practices, and hands-on case studies to give appraisers the tools they need to succeed.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

New York-based Simplist Technologies , which has developed a consumer-facing mortgage platform, introduced a new software solution on Thursday for mortgage professionals that combines a loan origination system (LOS) with a point-of-sale system (POS).

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

Intuitive technologies developed and built by experts in both mortgages and technology can drive efficiency, reliability and profitability when paired with exceptional customer service. We keep our ears to the ground and are always ready to pivot, find a solution and develop technologies our clients need to have a competitive edge.”.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Zoning in America was developed and designed for racial segregation,” Dworkin told USA Today. This is not a subtle tool.” Milton residents, however, contend that it’s not affordable housing they’re standing against as much as the scale of the proposed development and its unknown impact on the community.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2023

Developed internally by CRMLS, the REcenterhub dashboard introduces a range of new features designed to streamline productivity for real estate professionals. It’s an incredibly beneficial tool that’s easy-to-learn and more powerful than previous dashboards.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

This is designed to keep user engaged on brokerage sites, foster trust and enhance their overall experience. Founded in 2015, Roof AI developed its technology from scratch, creating proprietary algorithms to serve local real estate and mortgage professionals. Roof AI will slowly roll out Roof Pro over the following weeks.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

His LinkedIn profile also lists him as the founder and president of Riviera Bathers , a luxury swimwear design brand that launched in January. “In In April, iHomefinder announced a partnership with Wix.com to further develop its digital tools and presence.

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