The Bungalow house is a classic home style, taking a queue from the Craftsman style house popularized during the early 1900s. Often used to describe a smaller, single-story house with minimal detail, a bungalow house style is much more than
Create the Ultimate Cozy Apartment with These 7 Ideas
Imagine your apartment filled with the sun illuminating the art on the walls, the scent of your favorite candle wafting through the air, all while wrapped in your favorite blanket – you’ve just imagined a cozy apartment. A cozy apartment
The evolution of the more productive real estate agent
Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. As a French major and Russian and political science minor at the University of Michigan, Williamson had initially entertained the idea of going into politics. Instead, she was recruited out
Housing completions held hostage by rising mortgage rates
On Tuesday, the U.S. Census Bureau released their report for March, showing a solid number of housing permits and starts — but these were boosted by multifamily construction. In addition, this data lags behind the current reality of a housing
10 Most Affordable San Francisco Suburbs to Live In
Cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and colorful Victorian homes are just a slice of what makes San Francisco, CA a truly unique experience. With roughly 873k residents, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that “the Golden City”
Mortgage applications nosedive as rates continue to soar
With rates at the highest level in a decade, mortgage applications for the week ending April 15 fell 5%, according to the latest survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association. The drop was largely driven by an 8% decline in refinancing
Top 8 Reasons to Move to Dallas and Why You’ll Love Living Here
If you’re craving warm weather, a city filled with art, and somewhere with deep roots in education and sports, living in Dallas is for you. In no particular order, here are the top reasons to move to Dallas and why
Top 8 Reasons to Move to Boston and Why You’ll Love Living Here
Living in Boston offers residents rich history, excellent food, world-class education, and grand entertainment. Commonly known as “Beantown” because of its famous baked beans, Boston is home to countless events and landmarks, like the Boston Marathon and Fenway Park. Boston
California Housing Market: Prices | Trends | Forecasts 2022
The California housing market sizzled last year to break all records. It was a hot seller’s real estate market. According to Zillow, at the state level, California’s housing market remains the most valuable in the country, with a total value
Redwood Trust reveals five new VC deals
At an investor conference last fall, Redwood Trust Inc. CEO Christopher Abate outlined the company’s strategy to expand its reach in existing markets while also seeking out strategic investments in new markets. Those new investments include venture capital plays, particularly in
What are Plunge Pools? Everything You Need to Know
There’s nothing better than cooling off in a pool on a hot summer day. And, if you’re lucky enough, you have one at home. If you’re searching for ways to enhance your outdoor experience, but don’t have enough space in
The cost of a mortgage is up 20% since December
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How data-driven insights improve profitability, productivity and efficiency
With interest rates on the rise, refis trending downwards and a significant decrease in purchase volume brought on by low inventory, mortgage lenders are looking for smart solutions to combat margin compressions in 2022 and beyond. HousingWire recently spoke with
The growing threat of phishing attacks on the mortgage industry
Phishing remains the go-to attack for hackers targeting the mortgage and real estate industries. Loan officers and mortgage executives alike continue to click on links in seemingly routine emails, ultimately giving bad actors complete access to lenders’ systems and mortgage
Data automation is the next frontier of mortgage tech?
Despite advances in technology, the mortgage industry still lacks efficiency Mortgage executives are aware of a problem: despite billions of dollars in technology investments, the mortgage industry still largely looks like it did two decades ago. After all, it still
How Rent-To-Own Homes Work: A Complete Guide
As a renter, you’ve probably heard of “rent-to-own homes” or maybe “rent-to-own programs.” And if you’re looking down the line towards owning your first home, you may be wondering if a rent-to-own home is the right path for you to
What is a Keeping Room? The Perfect Extra Space You Need in Your Home
Whether you have an open-concept modern home in San Diego, CA, or are looking to buy a home in Houston, TX with a closed floor plan, a keeping room may be the perfect addition for you and your household. You
Nominations for the 2022 Women of Influence are now open!
Each year, HousingWire recognizes the outstanding women in housing who are making notable contributions to both their businesses and to the industry at-large. Last year’s list of nominations were so robust that we expanded the number of honorees from 50
10 Pros and Cons of Living in Oregon
Oregon, also known as the “Beaver State,” is located in the Pacific Northwest and is filled with lush greenery, sprawling coastlines, an amazing food scene, and a unique and vibrant culture. Home to just over 4.2 million people, there are
Opinion: Lack of conformity in title fees facilitates predatory lending
Title insurance protects borrowers from financial loss if the lender discovers a defect in the title to the property (for example, a previous mortgage) and demands a borrower to pay back the loan. Title insurance also guards against loss in
Which Is a Better Fit? Move-In Ready Homes vs. Fixer-Upper Homes
You have a lot of things to consider when house hunting. One of the most significant is – do you want a home that you could move into tomorrow or a home that you can fix up and customize to
Here’s why the housing market needs higher mortgage rates
In this HW+ Slack Q&A, HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami gives the inside scoop on where rates are headed, his insights on the latest economic reports and more. As a member of HW+, you can us join for regular 30-minute Slack Q&As, where
MSR sector is a raging bull in a bear mortgage market
Fast-rising interest rates, up 1.5 percentage points over the past three months, have thrown a wrench into the mortgage origination and private-label securitization markets. Refinancing is plummeting, purchase activity is softening, and rate volatility is making secondary market deals harder to price