While the real estate market has lots of challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, a tsunami of houses being sold by Airbnb hosts who can’t pay their mortgages isn’t one of them. Airbnb’s tally of 850,000 whole-house listings is just 0.8%
Technology and current events dominate topics at Inman’s first all-digital conference
At Inman‘s first all-digital conference on Tuesday, Inman Connect Now, many speakers addressed current events pertaining to the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and David McAtee, as well as the industry’s shift toward all
Freddie Mac appoints new CFO as it prepares to exit conservatorship
Freddie Mac appointed Christian Lown as its executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective June 15, as the company prepares to exit conservatorship. Previously, Lown served as the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Navient Corp. As
Vacation rental company Vacasa raises $108 million in new funding round
Vacation rental company Vacasa announced it received $108 million in Series D funding, led by Silver Lake and including participation from Riverwood Capital and Level Equity. The company’s previous round of funding was also led in part by Silver Lake,
Mortgage forbearance pace continues to slow, MBA says
The pace of borrowers seeking delayed mortgage payments is slowing, according to data released Monday by the Mortgage Bankers Association. The number of loans in forbearance increased 10 basis points for the week ending May 24, to 8.46% of outstanding
It’s Not Enough
As protests sweep major U.S. cities, businesses large and small are posting on social media our opposition to racism and violence. It’s important for Black folks within a company and across society to see America unite in opposition to racism.
6 Hottest Austin Neighborhoods to Watch This Homebuying Season
Austin, Texas continues to grow in popularity and for good reason. Downtown Austin has so much to offer, with a big music scene, great restaurants with unique culture, awesome parks for biking and walking, and a collaborative tech environment. If
Denver Real Estate Market 2020 Overview
If you are considering buying a house or an investment property in the Denver real estate market, you’ll find all the housing statistics on this page to help you make a sound decision. Shortage of housing for a growing population, a strong
Boise Real Estate Market 2020 Overview
If you are considering buying a house or an investment property in the Boise real estate market, you’ll find all the housing statistics on this page to help you make a sound decision. The year 2020 began with a new record
Tampa Real Estate Market 2020 Overview
If you are considering buying a house or an investment property in the Tampa real estate market, you’ll find all the housing statistics on this page to help you make a sound decision. Tampa is gaining popularity owing to its hot
Forbearance requests slow to a trickle, Black Knight says
Requests for help from borrowers have slowed with the total number of mortgages in forbearance at about 4.8 million, Black Knight said on Thursday. Only 7,000 mortgages entered forbearance this week, Black Knight said. “Volumes of forbearance plans have flattened,
Kleard offers self-guided home tours
Real estate tech company Kleard has launched a new self-tour technology and app for homebuyers to tour homes on their own. The platform, Kleard Now, allows potential buyers to verify their identities, unlock participating homes and view them without an
When looking for signs of housing recovery, look to builder confidence data
In a recent guest contribution to HousingWire, Romi Mahajan suggested that the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index is “inefficient, unscientific” and not predictive of future sales – In other words, useless or even “damaging” to the economy.
Brian Brooks takes over as Comptroller of the Currency, lays out plans for banking regulator
Just two months after joining the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as chief operating officer and first deputy comptroller, Brian Brooks has now ascended to the top job at the banking regulator. On Friday, Brooks officially became the
Redfin begins mortgage lending in Arizona, Delaware, New Hampshire
Redfin, which restarted its home-buying business earlier this month after pausing in March, is now fully back in expansion mode. The online real estate brokerage announced Friday that it is expanding its mortgage lending operations into three new states. Redfin launched
Fannie Mae issues lender letter on self-employment income
Fannie Mae issued a lender letter on Wednesday with additional requirements for borrowers who are self-employed. “Income from a business that has been negatively impacted by changing conditions is not necessarily ineligible for use in qualifying the borrower,” the letter
How data and analytics can give lenders a competitive edge in a changing market
The transition from 2019 into 2020 proved to be more difficult for mortgage lenders than in past years. In the switch of a year and the blink of an eye, the world changed dramatically. The first quarter of 2020 ushered
Housing rebound? To get a home in these cities you have to win a bidding war
Throughout metropolitan areas nationwide, the tight supply of for-sale homes – already constrained pre-coronavirus and intensified in recent months – is continuing. Although the increase in purchase mortgage applications signal a rebound of home-buyer interest and record-low mortgage rates could
Insellerate founder/CEO to speak at June’s engage.marketing summit
In today’s lending environment, interacting with prospective and current borrowers requires more than a phone call or email. Now it’s about tapping into new media channels like social media and text to reach consumers where they’re most active online. That’s
[PULSE] Does the mortgage industry view foreclosure as a last resort?
This is the second installment of three-piece blog series from former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray. The series challenges the industry on how it should think about foreclosures. Go here for the first piece. Markets are shaped by
15 Backyard Oasis Ideas For Your Home This Summer
Ahhhh, summer… you’ve made it through the long, dark winter months, and now is the perfect time to spend time outdoors, relaxing, and enjoying the beautiful weather. However, you may find yourself staying at home – and probably in your
Where To Buy Denver Investment Properties In 2020?
Denver has been one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States for years. It stands out for ranking among the top ten in quality of life, as well. That is reason enough for many potential real estate investors
Avoiding Burnout As A Real Estate Agent
Every industry contains a danger of job burnout. Although it’s not an actual medical disease, the Mayo Clinic defines burnout as “a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.”
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Amazon among companies helping apartment platform SmartRent raise $60 million
SmartRent, a smart home automation platform for property managers and renters, already featured some of the biggest names in multifamily real estate among its backers, but the company got a big boost last year when Amazon invested in the company.