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Reshaping appraisals: Jaro’s high-tech solutions innovate the appraisal process in an evolving real estate market

Housing Wire

As mortgage rates fluctuate based on decreasing housing inventory volume, the appraisal market is more volatile than ever in key areas such as urban and rural communities states like California and Texas. In fact, almost 20% of modern companies are fully remote as of 2024 , according to the U.S. Career Institute.

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HUD Updates Manufactured Home Regulations

Appraisal Buzz

The new updates seek to expedite the home production process by cutting red tape and eliminating the need for manufacturers to obtain alternative construction approvals for materials that already meet or exceed HUD standards—helping build more manufactured homes and boost the nation’s housing inventory.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

However, other email tools not specific to real estate agents (like Mailchimp and Flodesk) offer built-in templates that make delivering beautifully designed email newsletters a cinch. Create a responsive newsletter design One of the best ways to make things easy on yourself is to use real estate newsletter templates.

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How non-QM loans boost mortgage originator for success in 2025

Housing Wire

Describing the modern-day mortgage market as challenging would be an understatement, to say the least. Also, DSCR five- to nine-unit loans are designed for larger multi-family homes. Deephavens Equity Advantage Closed End Second is a second mortgage designed for one purpose assisting borrowers in borrowing their equity.

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New construction vs. resale homes: How agents can guide buyers in today’s market

Housing Wire

New construction pros and cons Buyers drawn to modern living may find the benefits of new construction appealing, though they should be prepared for some drawbacks. This can range from features such as more enormous closets, kitchens, and bathrooms to designated home offices or family spaces.

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Manufactured homes are appreciating faster than site-built homes

Housing Wire

Census Bureau over a five-year period shows that prices for manufactured homes have risen by nearly 60% as the nation continues to contend with a housing affordability crisis that stems in part from a shortage of sufficient inventory. The study from LendingTree found that the average price of a new manufactured home sold in the U.S.

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How one lender is solving problems in the fix-and-flip space

Housing Wire

To make matters worse, some of that inventory is extremely dated. The typical house is now 39 years old — a far cry from the modern, move-in ready property that most homebuyers are looking for. For these reasons, the fix-and-flip sector is poised for growth.

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