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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

The solutions, ACE+ PDR (automated collateral evaluation plus property data report) by Freddie Mac and Value Acceptance + Property Data by Fannie Mae, were designed to increase efficiencies for all stakeholders and lower costs in comparison to traditional appraisals, while maintaining the high risk mitigation standards employed by the GSEs.

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Mortgage lenders need to lean in to consumer expectations

Housing Wire

From hybrid appraisals to virtual showings to RON/RIN, the digital mortgage process took center stage over the last year. Lenders that may have been holding out on embracing automation and technology were forced to adapt at breakneck speed to continue to serve customers. if the option was available to them. Growing demand for transparency.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

However, other email tools not specific to real estate agents (like Mailchimp and Flodesk) offer built-in templates that make delivering beautifully designed email newsletters a cinch. Create a responsive newsletter design One of the best ways to make things easy on yourself is to use real estate newsletter templates.

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

Housing Wire

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. Broker-in-charge or Principal broker : These roles most closely align with designated brokers.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Includes current issues and trends in AZ real estate & property inspection issues CE Sales Package #1 with Ethics: 12 of the 24 required hrs of coursework (9 mandatory & 3 general hrs). out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 Post-Licensing CE $35 CE General Package: Required 6 hrs of coursework.

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Are these factors creating chaos in your mortgage lending ops?

Housing Wire

On the servicing side, a default servicer will work with a number of third-party vendors to gather collateral valuation, title information, property inspections and field services reports. The industry’s workforce is made up primarily of professionals who are now in the later stages of their careers.

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Solving Burleson’s Drainage Dilemmas: The Role of Sewer Inspections in Home Maintenance

Realty Biz

This article will concisely explain the crucial role sewer inspections play in home maintenance and how they help to alleviate Burleson's drainage dilemmas. Understanding Sewage and Drainage Problems To fully grasp the importance of sewer inspections, it's vital to understand the different types of drainage issues residents might encounter.