We will discuss the latest Austin real estate market trends and forecast for 2021. The Austin housing market has seen a spike in home sales in the last few months. The latest report from the Austin Board of Realtors showcases the market’s
The Pandemic’s Impact on Consumer Shopping Behavior in Mortgage & Real Estate
Our job as mortgage professionals is to help consumers when and how they need us. This is especially important in the current crisis as the behaviors of both consumers and those in the housing industry are changing. Join Jornaya’s Head
People movers: Amherst, Notarize, Zillow Group
The Amherst Group, a real estate investment, development and operating firm, announced another executive-level appointment, hiring Gillian Sutton Cho as chief operating officer of investment management. In her new position, she is responsible for all investor-facing services and operations, and
Homes in high-risk wildfire areas are more affordable
Wildfires continue to rip through the west coast, but that doesn’t mean homebuyers won’t purchase in high-risk areas. More than 4.5 million homes are located in areas at high risk of wildfire across the states of Washington, Oregon and California,
Appraisal coalition pledges to combat bias and discrimination
The Appraisal Institute, American Society of Appraisers, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, and the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers announced a concerted effort to combat unconscious bias and discrimination in a release on Friday. The coalition
Some notaries are saying no to RON
California has distinguished itself as the state that may never accept remote online notarization (RON). The state has no legislation permitting RON, and has even gone so far as to write to Congress opposing proposed bills that would make RON
Guild Mortgage is going public – Let’s look at the numbers
Add lender-servicer Guild Mortgage to the ranks of the nonbank mortgage lenders going public. According to an amended S-1 submitted to the Securities and Exchanges Commission on Thursday, Guild, through parent firm Guild Holdings, is expected to price its initial
National Fair Housing Alliance partners with LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance organization announced that it is partnering with the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and has landed its first corporate sponsor, Engel & Vӧlkers. The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, which officially launched on Oct. 1, is
California Real Estate Market: Updated Forecast & Trends
The latest California housing market trends and forecast — all point to the fact — that the market will continue its recovery from the economic shock led by the coronavirus pandemic. Sales are expected to continue to improve for the remainder
What Hurts a Home Appraisal? And 7 Things You Can Do to Fix Them
The current housing market has many people considering buying or selling a home right now. Maybe you’ve checked to see how much you can afford, and you believe now might be a good time to list your house and upsize
After record fall of 18%, forbearances rose slightly last week
After plummeting 18% the week prior, the number of mortgages in active forbearance rose by 19,000 last week, according to a new report by Black Knight on Friday. Though the raw number increased, the number of all mortgages in active
Low rates won’t last forever: Here’s how mortgage leaders should be preparing for what’s next
Along with the rest of the economy, the housing market has been dealing with the fallout of a global pandemic, leading to an uncertain “new norm.” In a HousingWire panel on Tuesday, Rohit Gupta, CEO and president of Genworth Mortgage
StreetEasy launches New York City home valuation tool
StreetEasy, a real estate platform for buying, selling, and renting homes across New York City and New Jersey, has launched StreetEasy Valuation, an AI-powered home valuation tool. Homeowners can now get a StreetEasy estimate of their homes’ current market value
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This techie mortgage broker has cleared $1 billion in originations this year. And now Thuan Nguyen is scaling up
In 2013, Thuan Nguyen was working out of his chaotic office in the heart of Silicon Valley. You’d find him there from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. At that point, Loan Factory had about 200 loans and just 13 employees.
As vacant foreclosures increase, so does buyer interest
A Q3 2020 rise in vacant foreclosures signals a possible re-escalation in a hard-fought battle against neighborhood blight in which many cities have just recently gained the upper hand. “We still have vacancy and blight issues but they are not
7 Home Upgrades to Transform Your Space Without Remodeling
Home upgrades are always a great way to give your home a fresh new look and feel. They can introduce new functionality, make your home look newer, and improve your quality of life. While major remodeling can sometimes be expensive
The Top Secondary MSAs for CRE Investment
Which metro areas have performed best during the coronavirus pandemic? COVID-19 has had a substantial impact on commercial real estate in top-tier metropolitan areas — particularly the gateway markets, many of which were forced to completely shut down businesses in
OJO Labs acquires personal finance platform Digs
OJO Labs announced its first foray into fintech on Thursday with its acquisition of Digs, a personal finance platform. Digs is an FDIC-insured platform that helps consumers set and track savings goals, learn about the buying process, and understand credit.
Average 30-year mortgage rate for purchase loans falls to another all-time low
The average U.S. mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell to 2.81% this week, the lowest in Freddie Mac’s survey history, the mortgage giant said in a report on Thursday. The rate fell six basis points from the week
Houston Real Estate Market Overview 2020
We will discuss the latest Houston housing market trends & forecasts and find out how the market recovering in this region from the impact of the pandemic. The Houston area market conditions are showing signs of continued improvement due to growing consumer
Home Values are Growing at a Pace Not Seen Since the Recovery From the Great Recession
A prolonged inventory shortage during a time of high demand has sent home value growth skyrocketing — even hitting double digits in some areas of the country Go to Source Author:
How to Carve the Best Pumpkin on the Block
While Halloween may look a little different this year, there’s no reason you can’t still have an amazing outdoor display. If you’re not interested in shelling out big bucks for a 12 foot animatronic skeleton, or if your style is
Adopting Technology to Improve Servicing Profitability During and After the COVID-19 Crisis – Sponsored by Capacity
In this session on servicing technology, you will discover: The benefits of adopting an AI-driven process to streamline and standardize data. The power of automating your help desk, processes,and decision-making. Why it’s critical to automate processes associated with forbearance, loss