Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession? Investing smartly in technology can make a huge difference. Can it be abused? Reconciliation.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In February 2024, the company closed a $28 million Series D funding round from new and existing investors, including Gaingels , Moderne Ventures , QED Investors and Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff. Jared Kessler founded the fintech in 2016 and has since raised money from several venture capital firms. In 2018, the company raised $3.5

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

By doing so, ICE helps its clients cut down on mistakes, speed up workflows, and offer a modern lending experience that works better for both borrowers and industry professionals. This digital mortgage setup focuses on turning manual tasks into automated ones.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

He has been a key driver of our numerous technology investments to digitize the industry. Our industry software offerings are unmatched and we will continue to invest in new solutions that help modernize the real estate experience through Zillow’s housing super app,” Choo said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 9, 2025

Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has published a Final Rule in the Federal Register to modernize and strengthen regulations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Click here for more on HUDs HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

This highlights the enormous opportunity ahead by capturing even a small fraction of this market through our digital transformation, expanded partnerships with traditional lenders and modernized advertising campaign and brand platform launching in Q2 this year, she said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Pretium is a real estate investment firm that focuses on single-family rental (SFR), build-to-rent (BTR) and fix-and-flip properties. Mullen explains that in the 1980s, investment firms focused on securitizing small assets to make them available for institutional investors. Mullen shares that the company raised $1.5

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

As recently as a year ago, the New York-based firm closed a $28 million Series D funding round from new and existing investors, including Gaingels, Moderne Ventures, QED Investors and Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff. The platform shut down its operations in early December 2024. This followed a $57 million Series C round in February 2022.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents. No doubt, investment in modernization is needed in the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

Venture capital firm Menlo Ventures led the latest Series B funding round, which also includes investments from title insurance company First American Financial , FinVC as well as participation from existing investors 8VC , Khosla Ventures and Fifth Wall.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

PACE loans are typically marketed via door-to-door sales by independent brokers who work with contractors who perform the modernization and enhancement work. Homeowners deserve to know just how much they are paying when they put their home and financial future on the line.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

I think it used to be an industry that was behind in terms of investment in software,” Baker said. The post In the race to modernize title, firms double down on software appeared first on HousingWire. That isn’t what Amazon does when you buy something.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Should a large number of additional structures be burned in the coming days, it may become the worst wildfire in modern California history based on the number of structures burned and economic loss. A lot of the dollars could come from things like investments, and will not be only physical damage.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Were excited to invest in Tomo and to support their mission to modernize the home buying experience, Erwin Raeth, corporate development leader at Progressive Insurance, said in a statement. The companys tech-driven approach to lending is proving attractive to investors.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

While this may not be feasible for all budget-friendly listings, it can be a worthwhile investment for higher-end properties. Upgrade your house numbers (Cost: $ ) Large, modern numbers enhance the entry’s look and visibility. Updated lighting adds a modern touch and enhances the home’s entire appearance.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

HousingWire: How do you approach budgeting in a market where cost pressures, compliance demands, and technology investments are all increasing? find it is even more important in down markets to prioritize investing for the future, and you will see continued increases in technology.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2021

As Chief Operating Officer at First Guaranty Mortgage Corp , Sarah Gonzalez has modernized the FGMC brand, recruited top talent and implemented operational efficiencies that significantly reduce the cost per loan across all production channels. SG: Investing in our Mortgage Mavericks is a top priority for FGMC.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2022

Currently, examiners look at lending, investment and service. The post Ready or not, CRA modernization is at the door appeared first on HousingWire. New assessment categories for CRA exams also would be put in place for large banks. Doing those two things is difficult.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Now Joybird has redefined that term for the modern age. In their new study , “ghost towns” are modern metro areas on the edge of decline due to decreasing population and increasing home and retail vacancies. To create their list of America’s modern-day ghost towns, Joybird analyzed data from the U.S. What Defines a Ghost Town?

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Quantifying the value of faster loan delivery enables lenders to accurately assess the true return on digitization, whether evaluating new technology investments or measuring the impact of their current solutions,” said Falcon. The findings highlight the transformative potential of eClosing technology.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 12, 2022

Time and time again, proverbs across time and cultures tell a tale of a protagonist who refused to get with the times by refusing to accept modern ways of doing business or new technologies. The post Investing in Appraisal Modernization Can Boost the Bottom Line appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 27, 2025

The drive toward modernization has led to technological advancements and more data-driven valuations, which leaves many appraisers at a crossroads: while these changes can lead to greater efficiency and fairer home valuations, adopting new tech can be scary. The residential appraisal profession is at a transformational moment.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Proposed Solutions According to the report, policymakers can address these barriers by: Modernizing Credit Scoring Models: Federal agencies should adopt newer scoring systems like FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0, Click here for more on Pews report on rural housing nationwide.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

The most painful economic period in modern U.S. Im the guy who invested his life savings in Webvan when he wastwenty-seven. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities are designed to repay principal and interest of a bond investment but are adjusted to CPI. At the time, I cared about one of these things. history was concluding.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

He has been a key driver of our numerous technology investments to digitize the industry. Our industry software offerings are unmatched, and we will continue to invest in new solutions that help modernize the real estate experience through Zillow’s housing super app.” With more than two-thirds of U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo will acquire proptech company RealPage in a transaction valued at approximately $10.2 In January , the company acquired multifamily real estate engagement solution Modern Message. billion, including net debt, according to a release. In 2019, Thoma Bravo acquired Ellie Mae for $3.7

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This modern framework “enables industry participants to integrate into ICE solutions and provide their services to loan originators and servicers through secure API-enabled technology,” a release from Stavvy explained. The SDK, which was used for two decades by ICE, is being “sunsetted” by Oct.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In the modern mortgage market , mortgage rates are close to 7%, and the gig economy has pushed some borrowers away from trying to qualify for conventional mortgages. People that know the non-QM space Acra Lending invests in its team like no other. For them, the word would likely be “flowing.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

While Skyslope isnt the cheapest real estate transaction software option on the market, its extensive features and focus on audit and compliance make it worth the investment for brokerages that need a reliable system. is perfect for agents who value staying connected and want a modern platform that makes managing transactions feel effortless.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

A federal judge in Texas has granted a preliminary injunction to banking trade groups that seek to halt the implementation of new rules for modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), according to court documents reviewed by HousingWire. Each of the agencies are named as defendants in the case.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Describing the modern-day mortgage market as challenging would be an understatement, to say the least. Key non-QM products for 2025 Before 2025 continues, lenders should arm themselves with the right tools for tackling the market: Investor loans Investing is the vehicle to success for homeowners in the market.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Brainard said the new proposal will “modernize the CRA in a way that significantly expands financial inclusion.”. The National Housing Conference , a fierce critic of the OCC’s reform of CRA, said the Fed’s proposal could lead the way to a united approach to modernizing the CRA.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Manage massive lead databases with precision Quality over quantity is a forgotten mindset in the modern real estate world. Remind teams to invest in relationships, not just deals. Showing active involvement fosters trust and loyalty which is necessary for building those long-term relationships.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

31, 2025, which will modernize the mortgage market even if some vendors have to go kicking and screaming. “So, we’re seeing steady and significant growth, and it’s the platform we’ve been investing in for ourselves.” and Mortgage Automation Technologies (which is not SDK-based).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

In a modern world, these old-school methods are time consuming, risky, and turn tenants away. Landlords feel that traditional managers arent invested enough in their properties, leading to high turnover rates, poor communication, and more. Among those 10.6 Managing tenants is hard. Independent landlords shouldnt have to do it alone.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2022

Since the announcement , we have heard from a number of lenders and partners about their excitement over our ability to accelerate the digital journey of our industry, our ability to invest in the modernization of the MSP servicing platform, and the open technology approach we bring to the deal.

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