It’s been rejection after rejection for Isabel Williams’ client, a military veteran in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Since the client began the search for her dream home earlier this year, her Veterans Affairs mortgage loan offers have been rejected over
Bruno Baldini 1980’s- C21 Making it’s Mark
A second-generation real estate agent, Bruno Baldini of CENTURY 21 Baldini Realty in Belmont, California joined the ranks under his father, who had his own brokerage in 1972. His dad started, in the business, in 1968, and made his way
New Technology Promises to Revolutionize the Construction
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Downsizing Your Home? Don’t Make These 10 Mistakes
Whether you’ve decided to eliminate debt from your life, or you’re first time empty nesters ready for a new chapter, now may be the time to downsize your home. But before you start, it’s important to understand that there are
Doing a Shower Remodel? Consider These Ideas to Breathe Life Into Your Shower Renovation
A shower should be a sanctuary, a stress-reducing environment, somewhere you can easily relax and free yourself of a hard day’s work. But if your shower is beginning to feel outdated or is showing signs of wear, a shower renovation
Amid expansion, Opendoor lost $270M in Q1
Opendoor wants to give residential real estate brokerages a run for their money, but its first quarter earnings suggest the company is not quite there yet. The San Francisco-based instant homebuyer announced a net income loss of $270 million
Mortgage applications jump as rates fall to 2.96%
After weeks of decreases, mortgage applications rose 2.1% for the week ending May 7, 2021, according to the most recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Aiding the jump in mortgage applications was another sub-3% week of mortgage rates, which
Zillow and Rover’s Top Emerging Dog-Friendly Cities for 2021
More than 60% of U.S. dog owners would consider moving to a home that better suits their dog’s needs Go to Source Author:
6 things you should do after moving into your new home
You’re all moved into your new home – now what? Unfortunately, there’s still work to be done until you can sit back and relax. And no, we’re not talking about scrolling through Pinterest for decor inspiration. As a new homeowner,
DIY projects to increase your home value
In the past year, there’s been an upturn in home improvement projects. According to a survey completed by Bid-On-Equipment, 89% of American homeowners made some sort of improvement to their homes during the pandemic. 58% of those individuals did the
What a dismal jobs report means for the housing market
April was supposed to be the month that proved America’s economy had definitively kicked back into full gear. After all, roughly one million jobs were added in March, roughly 40% of the population had achieved vaccination, and key sectors of
Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market
The booming real estate market has created a high demand for appraisal services. This is good news for lenders, but it puts a tremendous amount of pressure on appraisers who have to be diligent in their work, while also meeting
Opendoor, Atlanta, and the future of iBuying
After a review of Atlanta area property records, it would appear Kim Klir is the most successful real estate agent in world history. Between April 2020 and the end of March this year, Opendoor, an iBuyer but also a residential
Regulatory costs add nearly $94K to new home prices
A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders found that regulations imposed by all levels of government on new homes account for $93,870, or 23.8%, of the current average sales price ($397,300). Of that $93,870, $41,330 is attributable
Mortgage Tech Demo Day: ACES Quality Management
ACES CONNECT By providing secure access to reporting, audits, defects, and supporting documentation, ACES CONNECT streamlines collaboration between the quality control department and internal stakeholders or external business partners. Get access to key reporting data, self-remediate audit findings and create/manage corrective action
Mortgage Tech Demo Day: ICE Mortgage Technology
Encompass Investor Connect Encompass Investor Connect is a built-in, no additional cost feature within the Encompass Loan Origination System which enables lenders to seamlessly deliver loans to investors from Encompass – resulting in 40% fewer conditions, 1 day faster purchases
Mortgage Tech Demo Day: Qualia
Qualia Post Qualia Post pairs automation and a dedicated service team for mortgage lenders to take the hassle out of document fulfillment from real estate partners. Qualia Post automatically collects documents from your title company partners and stores them in
Mortgage Tech Demo Day: Xome
Logix by Xome® Logix by Xome® is a new portfolio management platform that integrates servicing data from across the entire property lifecycle into a single location, making it easier to scale and streamline servicing operations. With Logix, it’s easy to
6 Options to Consider When Selling and Buying a Home in a Seller’s Market
Homeowners in a seller’s market face a conundrum. On one hand, their home is worth more than it has ever been. But on the other hand, if they decide to sell it and buy a new one, they’re going to
14 Most Popular Home Styles Across the U.S.
No matter where you live, you’ll likely encounter a wide variety of architectural home styles just by driving through your neighborhood. From extravagant to quaint, homes across the U.S. hold their own unique beauty and characteristics just like the people
Attention Families: Homes With Treehouses Are Selling For 2.2% More Than Expected
Parents searching for their family’s next home should be prepared to move quickly and pay a premium for kid-friendly home features. Go to Source Author:
Mortgage complaints hit three-year-high, CFPB says
In April, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned the industry of its plans to keep a much closer eye on servicers as they transition borrowers out of forbearance. On Tuesday, a report from the government watchdog may have just kicked
MCS CEO Caroline Reaves announces her retirement
Caroline Reaves, CEO of property services provider Mortgage Contracting Services, announced her retirement on Tuesday after leading the company for 14 years. While Reaves will be departing from one position at the company’s helm, the mortgage veteran is set to
As rates rise, mortgage applications dip
Mortgage applications dropped again, falling 0.9% from the previous week, according to the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending April 30, 2021. MBA’s Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting Joel Kan called last