Cash offers: Accelerating a first-time buyer’s ability to “win the deal”

Higher interest rates, record low inventory, rising home prices, and investors snapping up the most affordable housing – it feels like all the market conditions are working against first-time buyers. Then comes the news that zavvie, teaming with Luminate Home Loans and its NEO Home Loans, has been helping hundreds of first-time buyers (and others) break the bad-news cycle. By giving more buyers the opportunity to buy a home with a cash offer, there is some really good news – especially for first-time buyers. As a former loan officer for 8 ½ years – and from my time at Fannie [...]

By |2024-07-18T00:21:17-07:00July 17th, 2024|Industry Observations, Mortgage, News, Press Releases, Technology|Comments Off on Cash offers: Accelerating a first-time buyer’s ability to “win the deal”

MIAMI Realtors – Parcel Centric Services Are Table Stakes for Every Real Estate App

MIAMI Association of Realtors® added their voice to the choir of MLSs who are launching parcel centric applications to empower the agent-client experience.

By |2023-05-15T13:53:10-07:00May 15th, 2023|Homeowner Under Management, MLS, Mortgage, Partnerships, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on MIAMI Realtors – Parcel Centric Services Are Table Stakes for Every Real Estate App

Real Estate Needs to Step Up Engagement with Fannie and Freddie

With half of the mortgages going to these Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs), there is an opportunity for Realtors® to be part of the solution. One of the leaders in working with realtors to collect data for GSEs is Clear Capital. They have partnered with CoreLogic to assist with the creation of more modern valuation and appraisal workflows.

By |2023-05-09T16:28:11-07:00May 3rd, 2023|Data-Driven Culture, Mortgage, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Real Estate Needs to Step Up Engagement with Fannie and Freddie

We Are Likely to See More Banks Fail

The recent Minsky moment has highlighted the fragility of the financial system, and the need for policymakers to take action to address the underlying issues. The Federal Reserve's decision to increase interest rates played a significant role in this crisis.

By |2023-03-27T17:25:10-07:00March 29th, 2023|Business Intelligence, Mortgage|Comments Off on We Are Likely to See More Banks Fail

Fractional Home Ownership is Emerging

Any real estate executive knows that one of the greatest wealth-building decisions that any person can make is to buy a home. Quarter, Inc., leader in fractional homeownership, allows the buyer to purchase a fraction of the home that they can afford and enjoy all the financial and lifestyle benefits of homeownership.

By |2023-02-02T17:58:41-08:00February 3rd, 2023|Mortgage, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Fractional Home Ownership is Emerging

Milestones launches Homeownership Hub Through InstaMortgage Loan Officers

In a joint press release today, Milestones and InstaMortgage announced that InstaMortgage will be the first mortgage company to launch Milestones Homeownership Hubs to consumers. Like real estate brokers and agents, loan officers are challenged to remain engaged with their clients after the closing.

By |2022-09-27T13:02:36-07:00September 27th, 2022|Communications and PR, Mortgage, Partnerships, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Milestones launches Homeownership Hub Through InstaMortgage Loan Officers

Buyside rebrands to Percy and snags $10 million in capital for expansion into mortgage

WAV Group has been a tremendous fan of Buyside since the company’s launch. The product allows brokers to leverage their home buyers to pitch home sellers. During a listing presentation, agents share their seller home marketing plan - but with Percy (formerly Buyside), brokers deploying this product have an unfair advantage.

By |2022-05-26T19:29:35-07:00May 27th, 2022|Broker Information, Mortgage, Press Releases|Comments Off on Buyside rebrands to Percy and snags $10 million in capital for expansion into mortgage