Venture capital-backed real estate technology firm Matterport will merge with a blank-check company and go public in a deal that values the startup at $2.3 billion. Matterport, a spatial data firm that makes software for virtual property tours, will merge
8 Reasons to Hire A Cleaning Service – Your Home Will Thank You
Sooner or later, dust, dirt, crumbs, dander, hair, and other nameless debris builds up on the surfaces of your furniture and begin to linger in the air of your home, requiring a deep and thorough clean. While many home cleaning
It’s still really difficult to get a mortgage, but getting easier
Mortgage credit is still the tightest it has been in more than six years, but steady loosening in January revealed lenders are preparing for a rebounding economy, the Mortgage Bankers Association said in a report on Tuesday. The group’s Mortgage Credit Availability
Real Estate Virtual Demo Day: Metro Brokers
Metro Brokers – Craig McClelland McClelland was a top Realtor before starting a small independent firm in Atlanta after his first year in the business. He grew the firm to 23 offices with 1,100 agent before selling the company at
5 Ways to Improve Your Home Office Setup
The pandemic has affected our lives in countless ways, but a shift in workplace habits is among the most notable. The pandemic has forced millions of workers into their homes, taking away their commutes, their routines, and, of course, their
What Exactly is the Mortgage Underwriting Process?
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might find yourself intimidated at the prospect of applying for a mortgage. You understand there’s a lot of paperwork to wade through, and you may also fear that you might be denied a home
Real Estate Virtual Demo Day: Back At You
Back At You Power your entire back-office with the most comprehensive solution available in real estate. We cover the full scope of transaction management from document management, custom workflows, e-signatures, commissions, and reporting. Brokers can’t get enough of our reporting,
Chicago Real Estate Market: Prices | Trends | Forecast 2021
Housing data by Illinois REALTORS®. The forecast is an estimate based on data from multiple sources. While it is deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed. We shall discuss the latest Chicago housing market trends and forecasts. Let’s first take a
Am I Ready to Buy a House? 8 Questions to Help You Decide
So lately you’ve found yourself asking, “am I ready to buy a house?” Homeownership is a major milestone that many people dream of reaching one day. However, there are a variety of factors to consider when making one of the
How to find the right neighborhood
Finding the right house starts with finding the right neighborhood. After all, location is everything. However, evaluating a neighborhood can be tough, particularly if you’re moving to an unfamiliar area. Here are a few tips to help you in your
2021 HW Rising Stars nominations are now open!
Nominations for HousingWire’s 2021 Rising Stars opened today! HW Rising Stars are industry professionals under 40 who have become leaders in their respective fields of housing. Last year’s list of award recipients was made up of impressive leaders who are
15 Cities Near National Parks Worth Considering for Your Next Home
Are you an outdoor enthusiast who thrives in the serenity of nature? Does your idea of a perfect vacation include a trip to a US national park? Well, what if you could live close to a national park and enjoy
Real Estate Virtual Demo Day: Propertybase
Propertybase Propertybase Back Office, formerly known as BackAgent, combines real estate transaction management, compliance, and brokerage intranet into a single platform for streamlined productivity. The software is designed to empower brokerages to go paperless, digitalize an agent’s processes, improve collaboration
Guaranteed Rate’s Super Bowl ad features sports all-stars
Guaranteed Rate announced Wednesday it will air a 60-second commercial featuring Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Dustin Poirier and NASCAR driver Ryan Newman during Super Bowl LV on Sunday, Feb. 8. The commercial will introduce Guaranteed Rate’s new brand campaign, “Believe
Biden stimulus could worsen affordable housing crisis
The nation’s most influential housing trade groups sent a letter to the House Committee on Financial Services saying any new stimulus package considered would need to have rental assistance, and warned of dire consequences if it does not. Housing groups
Urban home values growing faster than ‘burbs in Midwest
A Zillow report released Thursday shows urban home values in Midwest cities — namely, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Kansas City, Columbus and Indianapolis — have risen faster than suburban home values over the past several months. Urban housing markets in
MBA’s Lisa Haynes to speak at Spring Summit
Lisa Haynes, the Mortgage Banker Association‘s senior vice president, chief financial officer and chief diversity and inclusion officer, will discuss how lenders can increase their diversity strategy to impact minority homeownership at HousingWire’s Spring Summit on March 4. The homeownership gap between
Mortgage rates continue to stay low at 2.73%
The average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan remained unchanged last week from the week prior at 2.73%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. With mortgage rates hovering below 3% for over six months now, Sam Khater, Freddie
Stone Point Capital, Insight Partners to purchase CoreLogic
After months of uncertainty, CoreLogic announced Thursday that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Stone Point Capital and Insight Partners for $80 per share in cash, or an equity value of about $6 billion. This would
UWM clears $1.33B in profits in Q4 2020
United Wholesale Mortgage originated more than $54 billion in mortgages and generated more than $1.3 billion in net income during the fourth quarter, the company revealed on Wednesday. The wholesale lender’s parent company reported $54.7 billion in originations, a 71%
5 tips for buying a home in a seller’s housing market
There’s no doubt we’re in a seller’s housing market. With inventory at record lows, demand surging and prices on the rise, buying — even just finding — a home in today’s market is quite the challenge. Of course, nothing’s impossible.
6 First Time Home Buying Myths Debunked
Buying your first home is often a dream for many renters out there. But with all the information about how to buy a home, it can be easy to believe some of the home buying myths. Whether you’re looking to
Home makeover: Design trends for your house in 2021
When it comes to household trends they are often going in and out of style. This means what was out of trend a few years ago would be in style a year or two later. So, in 2021, we’re likely
Best Houston Neighborhoods To Buy Investment Properties In 2021
Houston neighborhoods come with an urban charm and a family-friendly vibe. Houston alternately makes the news for massive traffic jams, hurricanes that periodically hit the city, falling oil prices, and its rampant rate of growth. For example, Hurricane Harvey flooded