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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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

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Human Element Overlooked Resistance to Change : Employees may resist adopting new tools, especially if they feel those tools threaten job security. It prevents the development of a skilled workforce that can adapt to new technologies and market conditions. Complex systems may require extensive training and adjustment periods.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The emergence of more advanced data tools and analytics has been a game-changer for the industry. Modern tools can now compile and analyze vast datasets, providing appraisers with more accurate and comprehensive information than ever before. Opteon’s vanguard group tests and helps develop emerging technologies in the space.

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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

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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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. Stuart Sim is the VP of Industry Development at Lofty.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For example, it can now determine if a borrower qualifies for affordable loan programs from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This tool uses Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Median Income data to assess eligibility. Encompass has also upgraded its document management capabilities.

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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

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) is targeting January 2025 as the release window for reverse mortgage standards from its work group that is analyzing and developing the standards, according to a statement released Tuesday by Mortgage Cadence. MISMO launched its reverse mortgage working group in April 2023.

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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

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

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

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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Our title agents wanted a simplified way to access our industry-leading tools that complements how they operate their businesses, so we completely reinvented AgentNet based on their feedback and our deep understanding of their needs,” says Stephen Vincini, president of First American Title’s Agency Division, in a release. “Our

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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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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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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Sogorka will ensure the lender’s products and processes align best with the needs of the mortgage broker community and plans to leverage Rocket Mortgage’s significant AI technologies and platform to push well beyond the tools currently available to this important market segment.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Brimma Tech , specializing in AI-driven solutions for the mortgage industry, has released the latest version of Vallia AUS Sandbox, a tool designed to streamline the mortgage underwriting process. Once created, scenarios can be compared to ensure the best option is selected for the borrower.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 23, 2024

Through direct engagement with its thousands of clients, the company has begun delivering generative AI capabilities built for secondary-market-specific use cases and purposefully designed to solve the real-world challenges that mortgage lenders face.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

DEI organizational structures are designed to encourage the equitable treatment and full participation of all persons, particularly those who have traditionally been underrepresented or susceptible to discrimination based on identity or disability.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Over the past couple years, my team and I have been at the forefront of this revolution, developing customized AI agents that don’t just automate tasks—they enhance efficiency, save time, increase income, and streamline processes in ways previously unimaginable. Our mission goes beyond mere implementation.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Navy Federal Credit Union , in partnership with Sperling’s BestPlaces , released the “2024 Best Cities After Service” list—a report designed to help military servicemembers, veterans, and their families make a smooth transition to civilian life by evaluating the pros and cons of U.S. cities where they may consider settling down.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

From loan officers to secondary marketing teams and investors, we empower mortgage professionals with tools designed to maximize their profitability on every loan transaction.”

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