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Small Apartment Balcony Ideas: 10 Tips for These Tiny Spaces

For many people, outdoor space doubles as a storage area or somewhere to put trash before taking it out. However, your small apartment balcony can be much more. No matter the style or size, you can make it an outdoor

10 Cities Near Dallas to Buy or Rent in this Year

Dallas, TX, is the cultural and economic center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. You’ll find this modern, cosmopolitan city is a major center for the arts, technology, and business. Dallas is also home to some of the tallest skyscrapers in

11 Cities Near Tampa to Buy or Rent in this Year

Located along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Tampa is a great place to live, from the amazing weather to the friendly people. With beaches galore, new restaurants to try, and professional sports teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and the Tampa Bay

4 Cities Near Nashville to Buy or Rent in this Year

If you’re looking for a city with a rich history and a lot of character, Nashville, TN, may be the place for you. As the capital of country music, Nashville is home to United Records Pressing, the largest vinyl record

What is Boston Known For? 12 Things That Will Make You Fall in Love With the City

If you’re considering moving to Boston, you might be familiar with the city for its famous baked beans, The Boston Marathon, and Fenway Park. But these are just a few aspects that make Boston so unique. So what else is

Hidden Gems in Charleston: Diving into South Carolina’s Largest City

The largest city in South Carolina, Charleston, also referred to as “The Holy City,” is well known for its cobblestone streets, historic charm, and waterfront views. With so many activities to do in and around the city, you may be

8 Cities Near Boston to Buy or Rent in this Year

No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it in Boston, MA. Rich historical neighborhoods? Check. Iconic foods? Check. Renowned museums and universities? Check. Waterfront views? Check. Whether you’re a native Bostonian or new to the city, there’s

The Ultimate Room-by-Room Apartment Cleaning Checklist

Cleaning an apartment can seem daunting, whether your doing it alone or with roommates. Where do you even start? What cleaning items do you need? How do you clean the bathtub or the kitchen sink? No need to fret. We’re

8 Cities Near Atlanta to Buy or Rent in this Year

The “Big Peach,” Atlanta, GA, is widely known for its vibrant music scene, Southern cuisine, Coca-Cola, and of course, peaches. Home to top colleges like Georgia Institute of Technology and Spelman College, and iconic sports teams like the Atlanta Falcons,

5 Cities Near Charlotte to Buy or Rent in this Year

The “Queen City,” Charlotte, NC, is the largest city in the state. Home to a number of major corporations, sports teams, cultural attractions, warm summers, and mild winters, there’s no shortage of reasons Charlotte is an awesome city. Certainly, Charlotte

Reevaluating your origination tools? Here’s where to start

With the recent downturn in volume of new originations, many lenders are using this time to take inventory of the available tools geared toward risk mitigation and workflow optimization. There is also a renewed interest in the future state of

Angel Hernandez to speak at HW Annual Oct. 4

What’s unique about President Biden’s housing administration compared to past administrations? From regulations and enforcement to innovation in policies and technology, there’s a lot to talk through when it comes to addressing this question, which is why we’re stoked for

Mountain West Financial steps back from wholesale lending

Add mortgage lender Mountain West Financial to the list of victims of the price war in the wholesale channel. The Redlands, California-based company informed its broker network last week that it has “made the difficult decision to take a step back

FormFree and Docutech team up with integration

Mortgage tech firms FormFree and Docutech are teaming up to make verification of assets (VOA) and verification of income and employment (VOI/E) available in the initial disclosure phase of the mortgage process. FormFree’s AccountChek, a service that allows lenders to

Two new MSR offerings hit the market

The Prestwick Mortgage Group, an Alexandria, Virginia-based advisory and brokerage firm, has unveiled a mortgage-servicing rights (MSR) offering for a $598 million package of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans. Prestwick’s offering comes on the heels of a separate bulk offering announced recently by New

Lock in your exclusive room rate for HW Annual by Sept. 5

There’s only one month left until HW Annual kicks off on Oct. 3rd. As the conference quickly approaches, so does the deadline to lock in the exclusive room rate for the Fairmont Princess Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Take advantage of

Housing Market Predictions 2022: News | Forecast | Trends

Home prices have continued to rise despite rising mortgage rates and housing supply. The figures reflect a robust, expensive housing market. In this blog, we provide housing market predictions for 2022 and 2023. Additionally, we’ll provide an answer to a

Better.com extends deadline to go public via SPAC

Digital mortgage lender Better.com and blank-check firm Aurora Acquisition Corp. extended the deadline to conclude their merger agreement, but the companies have already started to discuss options in case the deal fails. In May 2021, Novator Capital-sponsored special purpose acquisition company Aurora announced plans to

Rocket offers more voluntary buyouts

Rocket Companies, the parent company of Rocket Mortgage, extended the second round of voluntary career transition offers to employees amid the company’s forecast of much lower origination volume in the third quarter. “We recognize career growth options in certain areas

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