This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Sarah DeCiantis, chief marketing officer at United Wholesale Mortgage. As a 2019 Vanguard and Women of Influence, DeCiantis is the catalyst behind United Wholesale Mortgage’s strategic approach to marketing, which has helped the company
Originators gear up for the purchase market
This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing,
Top of the list: An interview with Ben Caballero
Ben Caballero Each year RealTrends releases its list of the highest performing real estate agents in the country, and, like clockwork, Ben Caballero of Dallas-based HomesUSA tops the list. In 2020, Cabellero reported 6,409 transaction sides — or 18 home
The “Big Four” take on the upstarts in title insurance
This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing,
How to Sell Your House in 2022
So, you’ve evaluated your finances, thought about your lifestyle, and made the big decision to sell your home. Maybe you’ve decided to downsize, or you’re moving out of the big city because you can work remotely, or perhaps you just
What’s next after a historic housing boom?
This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing,
NYC Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecasts 2022
his page has been updated to reflect the latest trends in the NYC real estate market as well as the statewide market. New York’s thriving real estate market showed no signs of slowing in the last quarter of 2021. The
Have you clearly defined your brokerage’s value proposition?
This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing,
Servicers prepare to handle forbearance exits
This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing,
Boise Idaho Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecasts 2022
The Boise housing market is sizzling hot and is being fueled by low mortgage rates and limited supply compared to demand. The result is that buyers have to pay over the asking price. Buyer demand has remained relatively stable, as
Hope and homebuyers return to Paradise
In November 2018, the deadliest fire in the history of California nearly destroyed Paradise, a 144-year-old town that sits in the Sierra Foothills above the northeastern Sacramento Valley. When the smoke had cleared, Camp Fire left tens of thousands of
Phoenix Arizona Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2022
Phoenix has been one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S. The Greater Phoenix housing market is extremely strong this year. It is a metropolitan area, centered on the city of Phoenix, which includes much of the central
Housing Market Predictions 2022: Will it Crash or Boom?
The housing market has had an outstanding year in 2021, with record low-interest rates, the strongest yearly growth in single-family home prices and rentals, historically low foreclosure rates, and the highest number of home sales in 15 years. Homeowners saw
Austin Real Estate Market: Prices | Trends | Forecasts 2022
Austin’s housing market is booming. The market reflects what is happening in other major cities across the country. While activity appears to have slowed slightly in recent months, Austin’s residential real estate market remains extremely hot, with prices increasing significantly
Fresno Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecasts 2022
Fresno is among the nation’s top housing markets to watch in 2021. In fact, the Central Valley of California has become one of the nation’s hottest housing markets this year. The median price of an existing house in October was
Philadelphia Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2022
If you are looking at buying real estate in Philadelphia in 2021, you must read until the end. Philadelphia is a hot seller’s real estate market by all housing indicators. There is a huge gap between supply and demand leading
Bakersfield Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecasts 2022
Bakersfield, California sits in the middle of the inland empire, overshadowed by “hotter” coastal cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. Those who live outside of the state may not have even heard of it except as a
10 Best Affordable Austin Suburbs to Live In
Austin, Texas, “the Live Music Capital of the World®,” is quickly becoming home for many Texans and out-of-staters alike. From the legendary Tex-Mex to the unique music scene, it’s no surprise that nearly 961k people live in Austin. The city
10 Day Trips From Portland You Need to Take
Located beneath the shadow of Mt. Hood, Portland, OR is a beautiful city known for its open green spaces, riverfront views, and indie vibe. While there are plenty of fun activities to do in Portland, you may be looking for
Houston Real Estate Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2022
We will discuss the latest Houston housing market trends. Buyers kept the Houston real estate market humming in September, despite persistently low inventory. As we are in the final quarter of 2021, November housing indicators show a rebound in sales activity. Following
Orlando Real Estate Market: Prices | Trends | Forecasts 2022
We’ll be discussing the latest Orlando real estate market trends & forecasts to find out how they can affect homebuyers and sellers in the next twelve months. Tight inventory and buyers returning to the market who were hesitant after the
Victorian House Styles: An Era of Unique Design
Picture a dollhouse – a colorful exterior, several stories high, gabled roof, highly decorative details, maybe even a tower – and you’ve just envisioned a Victorian style home. From their iconic exteriors, to their opulent interiors fit for a queen,
What is an Ice Storm and How Do I Prepare for One?
As the temperatures continue to drop and the days grow shorter, it’s only a matter of time until winter is in full swing. Before you break out the fuzzy blankets, crank up the heater, and watch the snow fall from
Fireproof House: Top Fire Resistant Building Materials to Consider for Your Home
As the effects of climate change continue, wildfires in the U.S. are steadily becoming larger and more destructive than ever. In 2020, wildfires burned 10.1 million acres destroying thousands of homes. The Western U.S. is especially susceptible to wildfires with