Wine, golf and social receptions await at the Gathering of Eagles 2023
There are endless panels and speakers at Gathering of Eagles 2023. Attendees can gain the knowledge they need to grow their businesses and create new opportunities in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. But, it’s not all lessons and analysis in Gathering of Eagles. This year we are pleased to present several networking events […]
Opinion: Excessive VA Mortgage Loan Fees Pay Off
Friday, April 7, marked a day for celebration. After four years of Congress’s padyatra Veteran’s Administration (VA) So-called “Bluewater Navy” mortgage loan fees As an offset to paying for other important veterans’ benefits, Congress finally allowed those exorbitant VA mortgage loan fees to expire. This is good news for homebuyers FHA Action in late February […]
Opinion: What you need to know for a successful real estate transaction
Real estate transactions can be complicated, especially when it comes to title and escrow. The home buying process involves a number of steps, documents and parties that you have to work with. As a professional in the industry with over twenty years of experience, I know that the two most important aspects of any real […]
USDA, FHA to end pandemic-related tolerance on May 31
forgiveness granted by US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and federal housing administration (FHA) will soon be terminated due to financial difficulties related to the pandemic, according to an announcement on Tuesday. As per the announcement, it is now expected to end on May 31. The extension […]
The CMO of the Corcoran Group on staying agile in a challenging market
The HousingWire Awards Spotlight series highlights individuals who have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Enrollment Applications for HousingWire’s Marketing Leaders Award are now open through Friday, April 21, 2023. Click here To nominate someone you know — a client, coworker, boss or friend — it could even be you! Last week’s listing rate […]
Misinformation about FHA mortgage modification spreads on TikTok
spreading misinformation TIC Toc About this federal housing administration(FHA) recently increased the maximum mortgage modification period, causing confusion for homebuyers. The FHA announced a final rule last month that allows mortgagors to extend the maximum FHA-insured mortgage loan modification period from 360 months to 480 months after default. This change is going to be implemented […]
Now is the time to build a strong borrower-lender relationship
HousingWire recently spoke with its CEO, Dustin Gray Milestone LabsAbout the importance of the borrower relationship and how Milestone Labs helps mortgage providers build lasting relationships with their borrowers. HousingWire: How has the current market affected the way lenders approach customer relations? Dustin Grey: You don’t have to be an economist to know that this […]
What lender opportunities will arise from the ICE-Black Knight deal?
What the investment community is still trying to uncover intercontinental exchange (ICE) is considering a possible acquisition black Knight, Mortgage analysts expect to see consolidation if the deal goes through, but also forecast that stronger players will emerge on the servicing and loan origination systems side. In turn, this will provide more options for lenders. […]
Using technology and common sense to sell real estate
in this article “Three years ago in Phoenix, you could put a for sale sign on the front of a cardboard box and you could sell it,” says real estate broker Jay Thompson of Thompson’s Realty in Phoenix, Arizona. Today, of course, things are a little different, both in Phoenix and the rest of the […]
Buying a Home is a Bad Idea Myth
in this article Recently I came across this article which listed some of the reasons why buying a home is not a good long term investment. Admit that I strongly disagree with his argument and in this article I will thoroughly analyze his reasons why he is wrong. He bases his arguments through Shiller, the […]
