Frontwave integrates Black Knight digital ecosystem
Black Knight, Inc. announced on monday Frontwave Credit Union Now to expand its mortgage lending operations, Empower will deploy Black Knight’s cloud-based loan origination system and its integrated solutions. Integration with Black Knight’s digital ecosystem will give Frontwave access to technology, data and analytics solutions. These include its Optimal Blue PPE; its dashboard for LOs […]
A fun way to generate real estate leads!
According to Susan Mayer at thezebra.com, “A recent poll showed that 66% of Americans are not friends with their neighbors.” More than one-quarter of those surveyed participated in neighborhood groups online. While the Internet has taken away many Americans’ real-life relationships, all it takes is one person to rally neighbors to turn them into a […]
Buying vs Renting a Condo
When it comes to finding a place to live, one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is whether to rent versus buy a condo. This decision is especially important depending on where you go. For example, in cities like Charlotte, Colorado SpringsAnd jacksonvilleThe housing market can be competitive and prices for condos can […]
Top 5 Recession-Proof Housing Markets in 2023
in this article This article was brought to you by Rent to Retirement. Read our Editorial Guidelines for more information. Selecting the right real estate investment to add to your portfolio requires ample research and extensive knowledge about the market you are investing in. One bad decision can result in a significant drop in the […]
HUD reinstates discriminatory impact rule, repeals 2020 rule
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Friday that it has rescinded a 2020 Trump-era rule governing Fair Housing Act disparate impact claims and reinstated a 2013 Obama-era “discriminatory impact” rule which takes aim at discriminatory practices from the housing market. In a ruling to be published in the Federal Register, HUD said […]
Do your sellers understand how important curb appeal is in the current market?
Although the return on investment for home improvements is not as significant as it once was, some home renovations are still wise investments and add value, especially in a changing or down market. According to associate professor Sriram Villupuram, who led a study from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), the latest research shows […]
Down payment assistance for first time buyers in 2023
Down payment assistance makes homes more affordable for home buyers. Down payment assistance programs remove barriers for first-time home buyers, preventing them from using 10 years of their life savings for the downpayment. The programs also help American neighborhoods prosper. When renters become home owners, communities benefit. New homeowners make home improvements, boosting curb appeal […]
What are they and how do you find them?
in this article Real estate properties listed as “off-market” are not publicly listed for sale. However, this does not mean that you cannot buy an off-market property. If you know how to find off-market properties, you can find a great and lucrative real estate investment. What is the best way to locate off-market sales? Are […]
