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JANUARY 9, 2025

In some cases, AI and other digital tools have also been used to create convincing forgeries of documents or to automate the process of generating fake deeds and other legal documents. While digital tools have made deed fraud easier to perpetrate, so have procedural vulnerabilities within most real estate transactions.

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MARCH 5, 2025

I’m going to start by making Rate the absolutely best place for every single loan officer to work at figuring out ways in which we can develop them, give them all the skills, the coaching , the mentoring and the tools, so they can have an amazing business, but also better serve all their clients and all their partners.

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out. Save time with pre-written newsletters from Market Leader Don’t have time to write three or more newsletters every month? Lets dive in!

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Davis also highlights Deephaven’s edge in products like their Ground-Up Construction and Fix-and-Flip products, offering originators essential tools and training. Davis believes that by aligning with the right lender and expanding product offerings, originators can position themselves as valuable partners in a shaky market.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

As she reflects on her role in steering Anywhere through a challenging housing market , Simonelli shares insights into financial strategy, technological innovation, and her optimism for the future of real estate. Charlotte Simonelli: Weve found many use cases where we can leverage generative AI in finance.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Additionally, appraisers can use statistical tools to identify outliers and focus on sales that exhibit consistent market patterns. Paired sales analysis provides a straightforward, evidence-based way to derive time adjustments and is especially effective in stable markets with sufficient comparable sales.

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JANUARY 8, 2025

I’m calling developers asking about vacancies to see if we can figure out some short-term rentals to house people,” he said. “We’ve got clients calling us frantically looking for leases. Obtaining home insurance in California has been a longstanding issue.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

He is the CEO and Founder of Bluebird Lending, a national private lender servicing real estate developers and investors with an array of loan products to acquire, construct, and refinance residential and multifamily properties. He has developed and manages a portfolio of mixed-use properties throughout South Philadelphia.

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APRIL 26, 2022

With a housing market in transition , originators are looking to seize profitable opportunities that benefit both borrowers and their own bottom lines. Increasingly, financial professionals are viewing reverse mortgages as strategic tools to be used as part of a comprehensive retirement plan.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Ohio REALTORS, one of the largest and most influential real estate associations in the Midwest, has announced its partnership with HousingWire , the leading source for housing market news and information. “At Ohio REALTORS, our mission is to be the indispensable professional partner for our members and brokers.

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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 expects the rule to expand the number of HUD-certified housing counselors serving the unique needs of Tribal communities.”

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MARCH 20, 2025

Garber added that the most pressing concern for appraisers remains the resolution of fair housing claims by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Standardized federal ROV policy had been viewed as a tool to combat appraisal bias. HUD and FHA handed down new appraisal bias protections in May 2024.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

In the midst of a challenging housing market, standing out from the crowd has never been more important. we’re seeing some impressive submissions from organizations working hard to stake their claim on the industry’s most prestigious list in housing tech. .

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

. “It has been an exciting six-year journey to see Alliant National dramatically increase its footprint and develop tools to scale and to assist its customers,” Chris Puscasiu, the managing partner of Presidio Investors, said in a statement.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Further, we will do everything we can to support a strong labor market as we progress toward price stability.He indicated that Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) participants were targeting the federal funds rate to be at 5.1% However, developing a well-thought-out plan for scaling your staffing levels is crucial.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Over half of Realtors said that social media was their top lead-generating technology tool, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. Other top lead generating tools included customer relationship management (31%) and MLS sites (28%).

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Growth in the off-campus student housing market creates massive opportunities for property management companies. College enrollment is increasing for the first time since the pandemic, driving off-campus student housing revenue that outpaces multifamily rents in the same markets. All-in or testing the waters?

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JUNE 26, 2024

Freddie Mac’s DPA One was developed with a clear mission: to simplify the often complex and fragmented landscape of down payment assistance. Provides timely access to financial resources in a competitive housing market. Easy, I ntuitive N avigation • Reduces the time and effort required for understanding program offerings.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

“Their feedback has led to the addition of crucial resources like new presentation materials, playbooks, and advanced tools.” This tool not only aids in personal financial education but also allows ambassadors to stay connected with new leads.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) “codified housing goals and added a Duty to Serve, which gives FHFA the tools to ensure that Fannie and Freddie stay focused on affordable housing and serving the housing needs of low- and moderate-income families instead of using a federal backstop to just cherry-pick the most lucrative loans.”

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Moreover, instead of the longstanding prevalence of banks holding loans in portfolio, we needed to develop de novo standardized loss-mitigation programs for new-fangled structures called mortgage-backed securities. And FHA, under Commissioner Julia Gordon, continues to refine the partial claim tool to improve it.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

This is an encouraging development for the housing market and in particular first-time homebuyers who are sensitive to changes in housing affordability. More than 57% of investors have priced in at least a quarter-point cut in March, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Today’s housing market presents unique challenges. 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.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

As the firm looks to the future, executives said they are continuing to focus technological developments. Our investments include internally developed solutions and the deployment of technology through strategic partnerships and alliances. We remain confident that we are well positioned to capitalize on improving market conditions.”

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JULY 5, 2024

Climate Scenario Analysis (CSA), a pivotal tool for evaluating exposure to climate-related risks under different future climate conditions, has emerged as a critical component of this strategy. The post Assessing the Challenges of Climate Change on Housing first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The new initiative comes in the form of a group called the “CONVERGENCE Collaborative,” which is a “coordinated effort to identify and develop solutions to help close the racial homeownership gap,” according to an announcement published by MBA. The entities will seek to find potential solutions for closing the racial homeownership gap.

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JUNE 18, 2024

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2025

In todays housing market , rentals should no longer be treated as the “dirty little secret” of real estate. Far too often, rentals are overshadowed by for-sale properties, yet they play a critical role in the broader housing ecosystem.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Once uploaded, we used the available tools in each app to remove the furniture from the photo and virtually stage it using the luxury decor setting or its nearest equivalent. housing market for housing professionals. Real estate advice + top tech, lead gen & marketing tools delivered to your inbox.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 4, 2025

Updates: Developments on Policy, Programs, and Regulations. In Session #3, industry economists will discuss the state of the housing market, mortgage default, and the broader economy, while reviewing the potential impact of new policies impacting the mortgage market.

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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 1, 2024

Overvaluation remains a persistent issue, exacerbated by the fluctuating housing market and home prices hovering at record highs. Moreover, tools like Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter® (CU®) have been introduced to enhance the scrutiny of appraisal data.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With the current red hot housing market, demand for appraisers is outstripping the reduced supply, which is pushing up fees and pushing out appraisal completion times. Instead, tech innovations have started to enter the market with the goal of optimizing the appraisal process by automating key portions of a property’s valuation.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

What we’re trying to do at ICE is break down the various transactions where a borrower and a lender might interface and figure out how we can deliver a set of technology tools and solutions so that the borrower can get their loan — for purchase or refinance — as fast as possible with the least amount of cost.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A friend of mine is a successful real estate professional in a competitive market. We often discuss changing housing market conditions, and the pressure real estate agents are under to stay relevant in the wake of increased competition. Stuart Sim is vice president of industry development with Chime Technologies.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Update series. After the series wraps, join us on February 6 for the HW+ Virtual 2023 Housing Market Update. The solution is a lot simpler, too, than builders think: it’s as easy as placing quality content in front of the right audience to produce the right leads.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For all the value of technology, we would be wise to avoid mistaking these tools for the solution. After all, algorithms themselves are simply tools that enshrine the biases and ethical failings of those who design them. Many advances have been made over the years to enhance techniques for developing real property valuations.

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