Text Marketing 101 for Land Investors w/ Callen Faulkner
There has been a lot of interest about this in the land investing community ever since Callan Faulkner came on the RETipster podcast. how does text marketing work, And the curiosity is justified because this marketing strategy offers many advantages that direct mail and other marketing mediums do not. Texting is much faster, cheaper, and […]
Mortgage rates projected to drop, but will it entice buyers?
Mortgage pricing is mostly driven by long-term rates, so the shape of the yield curve matters too, says Shampa Bhattacharya, director Fitch Ratings, Told. The Fed’s latest decision to raise rates at a slower pace “could be an incremental positive for mortgage markets as long-term rates continue to decline.” Bhattacharya said 30-year mortgage rates peaked […]
Flagstar Bank adopts OrangeGrid mortgage servicing software
Dallas Based Mortgage Servicing Software Provider orangegrid announced on Thursday Flagstar Bank Has implemented its mortgage servicing software to “manage its loss mitigation processes and increase internal efficiencies”. “OrangeGrid is great news for Flagstar borrowers because it means faster reviews for them and a more timely return to performance status for their loans,” Todd Mobreton, […]
Big wins and lessons learned from the launch of 148: REWBCON w/ Dustin Heiner
Dustin Hiner runs a website at MasterPassiveIncome.com where he teaches others how to find and invest in rental properties for long term, passive income. He has been a good friend of REtipster for years. Last year, he started a new conference for real estate investors called REWBCON (Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference), where real estate […]
FOA Announces Sale of InCenter’s Title Businesses
America’s Finance (FOA) indirect assistant in the center is selling its title insurance business, according to an announcement made on Thursday. entered into an agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Saar Group Limited to sell the issued and outstanding shares of Agent National Title Holding Company (antique) and issues and excellent membership interest Boston […]
CrowdStreet Review: Private Equity for Accredited Investors
Among the earliest real estate crowdfunding platforms, CrowdStreet has built a strong name in the industry. But how is the reality of investing crowdstreet stand up to its reputation? Overall, CrowdStreet has a lot of advantages. But its high minimum investment and availability only to accredited investors put it out of reach for most investors. […]
10 Things to Do in Springfield, MA: A Newcomer’s Guide
Springfield, Massachusetts, is a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Located in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts, Springfield has a variety of unique experiences to offer all of its residents. From exploring the birthplace of basketball to exploring the local arts scene, there are many things to do in Springfield that are […]
Mortgage rates fall again despite militant Fed
federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell maintained a dovish tone during his speech at a press conference Wednesday afternoon — but it wasn’t enough to stop optimism seeping into the markets as mortgage rates fell to near 6%. “Inflation remains well above our long-term target of 2% in the 12 months ending December: overall PCE prices […]
FHFA first time home buyer mortgage rate discount: Explained
The first government relief program for first time home buyers is here. With mortgage rates at 20-year highs and home affordability deteriorating, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) implemented conventional mortgage rate discounts for all eligible first-time buyers using Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-backed mortgages . This post covers all the details on the FHFA […]
10 rock-solid reasons why you should invest in land
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Vacant land Real estate is one of the world’s most overlooked and misunderstood investments. Whenever I tell people that I specialize in buying and selling land, I get Very blank stare. There seems to be a widespread (and incorrect) belief that vacant land is a “weak” […]
