Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Real estate software development company Cedar announced this week that it has secured $3 million in seed funding to create a product that would help developers locate urban infill properties for potential development into housing.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The new guidelines are designed to make it easier for consumers to revoke consent for unwanted robocalls and texts. Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the MBA, said his group is pleased with the development. Congress must pass the NDAA each year, since it refers to laws that specify the annual budget for the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

That policy, which is designed to protect consumers from lender fraud and financial risk, expired in early August. The firm offers “smart loans” using artificial intelligence and developed a cloud-based portal, LoanFlow , that aims to give mortgage brokers and loan officers the ability to originate loans anytime, anywhere.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The promotion applies to select homes in various housing developments across multiple cities. Magnolia Ridge, one of the participating housing developments in the Greater Houston deal, is offering $7,500 to $7,500 off select homes , with a few of the homes seeing prices drop from $289,200 to $244,990 and $248,590 to $239,990.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The real estate software company is launching a “Buyer’s Agent Club” that is designed to assist agents in navigating an uncertain time in the industry through resources, tools and training. On the Buyer’s Agent Club website, the company claims it will help agents find more buyer leads and develop techniques for negotiating commissions.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Despite that projected need for more senior housing, however, development on dedicated senior housing units and facilities ground to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic and has largely stood still since then, the report explained. The sector is expected to move from its former glut to a shortage in the next five years, the Journal reported.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Similar to the HousingWire TECH100, which celebrates the most innovative companies in mortgage and real estate tech, Tech Trendsetters highlights the individuals who are developing cutting-edge technology and leading innovation for their clients in these industries. This year, 75 honorees were selected. Take a look at the full list below.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). Increased software development needs : New integrations often require more development resources to ensure compatibility with existing systems.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Valon intends to use the fresh capital to boost product development and expand its reach to new markets. Valon’s platform — the first of its kind to provide end-to-end mortgage servicing — was designed to boost efficiency and transparency for home buyers and sellers. The firm is currently valued at $1.1

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Held live from the National Association of Realtors ‘ (NAR) NXT Conference in Boston, the conversation covers broker leadership tips, the value of designations and certifications, and educational resources for real estate agents. Some courses are online or live and all are about leadership and leadership development.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

My business has always been more design focused. I work with different designers and I do development as well. So, I’ve been flipping houses , but with more high-end designer partnerships. And a lot of those agents were hyperlocal. They were Palisades agents. Velt: Do you see any other buyer preferences changing?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

The concept of the neighborhood center would be a new land-use designation that would bolster the zoning capacity of commercial centers, adding more residents to areas with existing businesses and amenities. He is also looking to create 30 neighborhood centers that could allow for the construction of five-story apartment complexes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A group of current and former real estate executives have launched The Helm, a coaching platform designed to provide professional development to a more diverse audience. Some of the most powerful women in real estate have taken the industry’s coaching space into their own hands.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner is visiting the area alongside Kathryn Barger , chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. HUD advises anyone in the designated PDMDA who is having trouble making their mortgage payments to immediately contact their servicer.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In a statement, Meeks said the legislation is designed to make homeownership more affordable by empowering first-time buyers and young families to get ahead by reducing monthly payments and encouraging faster equity accumulation. A representative at FHA did not immediately respond to HousingWire s request for comment. In November, the U.S.

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Inman

MARCH 12, 2025

Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and, ultimately, enhance retention.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

“Their input has been incredibly valuable, significantly shaping the ongoing development of Smart Underwrite, especially in the growing wholesale market,” Brown said in a statement. ” Last year, The Loan Store launched a consumer rewards program designed to aid mortgage brokers in offering better interest rates. .

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2025

Global investment bank Cambridge Wilkinson today announced the closing of a forward flow agreement up to $100 million for a private real estate lending platform specializing in short-term bridge , fix-and-flip, construction and land development loans.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to cancel a contract that involves a technology service for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) counselors , according to a review of the contract details on government websites and an announcement from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Cyndi Danko, Fannie Maes senior vice president and chief credit officer of single-family, added that the company is continuing to monitor developments related to the wildfires and urges impacted homeowners to immediately contact their loan servicer.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Lone Wolf Technologies , a real estate technology company that has been in business for decades, unveiled its reimagined brand identity last week as an effort to “blend technology with human-centered design to better serve real estate professionals,” per a release from the company. ”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By keeping your P&L lean and efficient, you can reinvest savings into growth-focused activities like marketing, agent development or technology upgrades—all of which drive long-term success. This could involve automating administrative tasks, negotiating vendor discounts, or eliminating unnecessary subscriptions.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Xactus has become the first technology partner to introduce the FICO Score Mortgage Simulator, a new tool designed to help lenders and borrowers understand how credit decisions impact mortgage eligibility. The simulator, developed by FICO , is the only mortgage industry tool that uses FICO scores and FICO score algorithms.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

AI can create virtually staged images to match any trendy interior design style you can dream up for a small fraction of the price of traditional virtual staging. In our testing, Collovs image quality was on par with rivals like REimagineHome and Apply Design but was slightly less realistic than RoOomy. Sadly, there are caveats.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this fireside chat, Velt and Lane explore her approach to leadership, Coldwell Banker’s unique focus on agent development and its training program that is designed to teach effective communication.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

The move grants them membership in the Christies International Real Estate Masters Circle, an exclusive designation for top-producing agents. Our brand has always been about elevating the experience, whether for a high-net-worth buyer relocating to Park City or a developer unveiling a world-class mountain retreat, Lindner said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out. Create a responsive newsletter design One of the best ways to make things easy on yourself is to use real estate newsletter templates. So, where do you start? Lets dive in!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

In 2025, the platform will offer a slew of upgrades designed to empower professionals, enhance local brand visibility for agents and highlight industry-leading talent. The platform is a rebrand of RealTrends a platform with 35 years of excellence behind it. The platform analyzes individual performance data to highlight the top 1.5%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). the Federal Reserve Board , the National Credit Union Administration and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced finalized guidance designed to address ROVs for residential real estate transactions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

” — Charlotte Brown, Vice President of Product and Design at Qualia “In July, we introduced Lone Wolf Foundation, a significant step forward in transforming how real estate professionals leverage technology. When designed thoughtfully, tech doesn’t create bumpy dirt trails; it builds highways with bridges and connectors.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

A forecast from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) calls for jobs in business and professional services, for example, to increase 20.5% ” Wild points out that California lies ahead of other states in terms of energy efficiency and home design. between 2020 and 2030.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As you plan your 2025, its important to be intentional about including self-development activities. Paperback Audiobook Best books for finding your purpose Living Forward by Michael Hyatt MAPS coach and referral agent Anna Krueger recommends this motivational book about creating a life you love, by design.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week established Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in 2025. DDAs are areas with high construction , land and utility costs when compared to an area’s median gross income (AMGI).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It would provide notice of mortgagor’s right and responsibilities under reverse mortgage loans issued under the [HECM] program of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and it would require every authorized lender in the state to provide copies of these summaries no less than five days before the closing of a HECM loan.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Monday announced a new $175 million notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) under its Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which will go toward the development of new rental housing units with “supportive services for people experiencing homelessness ,” the department explained.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO)s dedicated reverse mortgage development workgroup is targeting January 2025 as the release window for a series of uniform technology standards. We have this very comprehensive program with a vast product suite specifically designed to suit different client needs, he said.

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