Considering an iBuyer? prepare to pay
in this article This article is based largely on A video by Frank and Brian of National Real Estate Group, I’m pulling directly from this video because I think they do a good job of summarizing the iBuyer landscape. What is an iBuyer? First things first, iBuyer is a real estate entity with technology behind […]
Housing leaders act on successors to COVID-19 partial claims
Housing sector leaders acknowledge that some borrowers are still struggling to pay their mortgages after being hit by layoffs and other issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the financials of many borrowers have since been affected by events such as natural disasters, rising inflation or job losses. That’s why industry leaders are working on […]
Mortgage delinquency improves across the board
Mortgage delinquencies were down across the board in January, with the overall national delinquency rate falling to 3.38%, a decline of 10 basis points from December, according to black KnightMortgage performance statistics at the end of the month. National crime declined by 15.1% in January compared to the same period last year. The number of […]
Nominations for 2023 Rising Stars close today!
10 years ago, HousingWire first introduced the Rising Stars Awards and since then the event has been showcasing massive talent in housing year after year. The award recognizes leaders and young talent who are driving markets forward through a variety of roles in the housing economy. And this year, HW is joining forces with the […]
2023 Housing Market Outlook—And Last Year in Review
in this article It’s finally over! The crazy, unpredictable and just plain weird housing market of 2022 has come to an end. While analysts like me will study the 2022 housing market for years to come, we can finally take a quick look at what happened this year and anticipate what may be in store […]
Sell Your Home Faster With These Curb Appeal Tips
in this article Let’s talk about curb appeal tips that can sell your property fast. ok guys Common sense is not always a common thing. So, I’m going to be very plain and simple. What I’m about to tell you is probably Real Estate 101. We’re really going to get down to the basics. How […]
6 Effective Tips to Make Sure Your Proposal is Accepted
in this article Making an offer is one of the most exciting steps in the home buying process. It’s even more exciting when your offer is accepted – especially when you know it’s a good deal! I enjoy writing proposals and negotiating purchase contracts. There is something fun and gratifying in taking action to buy […]
FHFA delays (kind of) implementing new product rules
federal housing finance agency (FHFA) has delayed implementing a rule that would have required fannie mae And Freddie Mac To obtain approval from the regulator before introducing new products or services. The FHFA said on Friday morning that the rule issued on December 20 was previously to take effect on Monday, February 27, but has […]
9 Steps to Buying a Vacation Rental in Orlando (It saw 75M visitors in 2018!)
in this article Orlando had over 75 million visitors in 2018. They come for many reasons, including to visit popular destinations such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Wet ‘n Wild Water Park, and even the Kennedy Space Center. Offering your home as a vacation rental or forming an investment group to buy these […]
6 House Features That Blow Away Buyers
in this article Appealing to potential buyers is key to selling a property, as tailoring the sales process to their individual needs and desires can elevate that property into something they can envision themselves living in. It is recommended to talk about these preferences in detail with potential buyers, but on a more universal scale, […]
