If your home is in need of an upgrade, it’s helpful to know which home improvements offer the best return on investment (ROI) and can boost your home’s value. Whether you’re listing your home for sale in Austin, TX, or
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CFPB ponders how well HMDA captures discrimination
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is launching a voluntary review of its mortgage data collection — a key tool in bringing redlining cases — to assess its effectiveness in detecting discrimination. The evaluation of rules implementing the Home Mortgage
Why the private-label market will chill in 2022
Securitizations backed by jumbo loans and mortgages on residential investment properties have propelled a rebounding private-label market in 2021. That gravy train, however, is expected to slow down some as we turn the corner into 2022 — with rising interest
What role does appraisal tech have in creating customers for life?
For lenders to successfully manage their portfolios, they need to provide borrowers with a seamless mortgage process from start to finish. It’s for this reason more lenders are starting to integrate automation, like eClosing solutions and automated underwriting, to provide
How Fannie Mae is leveraging technology to expand access to homeownership
The advancement in digital mortgage has focused on delivering end-to-end digital solutions to improve the consumer experience. But even with this push to make a borrower’s life easier, systemic inequality still exists. HousingWire recently sat down with Joe Hallett, Fannie
UWM waives MI with a 10.01% down payment, but there’s a catch
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) rolled out a new purchase product that will waive mortgage insurance payments if a borrower opts for a 10.01%-or-more down payment. But borrowers would be wise to note that they’ll get hit with higher interest rates.
Is UWM’s plan to shed the “meme stock” label?
Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage Mat Ishbia and his family will slightly reduce their ownership of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a step to make the company more attractive to long-term investors – and, hopefully, to leave
@properties looks beyond Chicago with Christie’s deal
For years, @properties has sat atop Chicago residential real estate, fueling speculation about if and when they might aggressively expand outside Chicagoland. On Wednesday, the brokerage announced perhaps its biggest move ever outside the Windy City, stating that they have
10 Day Trips From Denver You Need to Take
Colorado is known for its multitude of outdoor activities, so it’s no surprise that there are many day trips you can take from its capital city Denver. From nature to concerts and everything in between, there’s sure to be an
10 Day Trips From Seattle You Need to Take
Whether you’re a Seattle, WA local, or just in town for the weekend, you may be looking for something to do to get out of the city. Fortunately, there are many day trips from Seattle ranging from half-day visits to
Mortgage rates climb back up, to 3.10%
Mortgage rates strongly increased above 3% in the week ending November 18, according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS mortgage report. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 3.10%, up 12 basis points from 2.98% the week prior. A year ago at this time, the
Moving Across Country? Here’s How to Do It
Whether you’ve moved into a new apartment or are preparing to move after selling your house, the process of moving can make even the calmest of people feel a little stressed. And if you’re preparing to relocate and are moving
Good governance and good housing: Public-private partnerships in proptech
The U.S. housing market is one of staggering proportions. With more than 100 million homesteads and an aggregate value approaching $40 trillion, housing is the largest single asset class in the country. While the numbers are stratospheric, the importance cannot
Where Should I Move? It May Be Time to Say Goodbye to the City
The housing market is booming, and people are taking this opportunity to move out of cities and into suburban and rural areas. These migration patterns are largely due to record low mortgage rates and the fact that many companies are
4 Catio Ideas Your Indoor Cat Will Love
Indoor cats stare out the window for hours at a time envisioning what life is like outside but are often kept inside because their owners worry that they may run off. If this sounds like your cat, then cat-patios, also
FHFA tells GSEs to prioritize affordability in 2022
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Sandra Thompson has put affordability at the top of the annual to-do list for the government-sponsored enterprises. In its 2022 Scorecard, the conservator also tasked the GSEs with updating their pricing framework to
What Is a Craftsman Style House?
Craftsman-style houses are one of the most popular house styles in the U.S. While original craftsman houses are most heavily concentrated in the Midwest and Southern California, the architectural style can be found all over the country. Today, new-builds using
Shift Toward Seasonal Norms Could Benefit Buyers, Renters
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Thanksgiving Kitchen Features That Can Boost a Home’s Value
Zillow identifies eight amenities that can simplify holiday meal prep — and increase a home’s sale price Go to Source Author:
Pet Ownership Soars Among Home Buyers, Influencing Purchase Decisions
New Zillow data finds pet owners are more likely to purchase larger homes with more bedrooms Go to Source Author:
Painting Brick: To Paint or Not To Paint Your Home
There are lots of mixed opinions when it comes to painting brick homes. Some homeowners love the idea of sprucing up their classic brick house with a fresh coat of paint, while others wince at the thought of covering up
Staging a Bathroom to Sell: A Complete Guide
When staging a house for sale, it can be easy to focus on big projects such as updating your landscaping, dusting your home, or repainting chipped walls. Oftentimes, this can lead home sellers to neglect focusing on important rooms that
Renovating A House Checklist: Where to Start
Home renovations provide homeowners with the opportunity to take their house and turn it into a home they’ve always dreamed of – all while increasing the home value. And, with the change of seasons, maybe you’ve decided it’s time for