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Outsourcing for efficiency: How SitusAMC is enhancing primary market origination with third-party resources

Housing Wire

To tackle increased origination demand without over-prioritizing one market, mortgage originators must rely on solutions designed to cut primary market expenses and create more secondary market mobility. Originators dont consider the secondary market, even though those loans will most likely shift into the market down the line.

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LoanSnap troubles continue as California revokes its lender license

Housing Wire

A California regulator has revoked the residential mortgage lending license of LoanSnap , the latest in a series of difficulties for the fintech lender. That policy, which is designed to protect consumers from lender fraud and financial risk, expired in early August.

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Black Friday deals on a new home? Here you go

Housing Wire

While shoppers flock to malls and online retailers for Black Friday deals, M/I Homes is shifting the focus to residential real estate with holiday incentives that rival traditional doorbusters. But in Greater Austin , the “Holiday of Homes” offers flex cash — which can be used towards design selections or structural options — and financing.

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RealTrends launches real estate agent and team city rankings

Housing Wire

These rankings are designed to help top-performing agents and teams highlight their accomplishments within their specific local markets, enhancing their credibility where it matters most — close to home. Production data represents residential transactions only. Find out which agents and teams ranked highest in your city here.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Though most commonly thought of for residential deals, real estate agents can also help people buy, sell or rent commercial properties, land and more. Though most commonly thought of for residential deals, real estate agents can also help people buy, sell or rent commercial properties, land and more. Let’s dive in!

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HUD creates research grant to analyze office-to-residential conversions

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to examine the intricacies of converting office space into residential living units. Each new goal, while worthy, widens the disconnect between buildings constructed decades ago and what regulation requires today.”

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Homebuyers are taking more risks in an obstacle-filled market

Housing Wire

HomeLight, for example, raised $20 million in 2024 for its AI-powered Buy Before You Sell product, designed to streamline financing options for homebuyers. housing market remains challenging for prospective buyers as concerns over mortgage rates , home prices and affordability persist in 2025. ADU is a big requirement now.