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LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 after going through difficulties trying to secure his first mortgage. Continue Reading LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
The estate provides 570 feet of shoreline along Geist Reservoir with a three-slip boat deck. Continue Reading Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
Zillow reportedly needs to sell 7,000 houses after it bought too many
Source: The Verge --- Zillow is trying to offload around $2.8 billion worth of houses onto investors after it bought them with the intent of selling them to hopeful homeowners and landlords, according to a report by Bloomberg. This...
Mortgage Bond Sales Surged in October
Source: Wall Street Journal --- Mortgage companies in the U.S. issued $21 billion of mortgage-backed bonds in October, the second heaviest month of borrowing since the 2008-09 financial crisis, according to research by Bank of America Corp. One reason: It is cheaper...
Homeowners With Risky Alternatives to Traditional Mortgages Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Money
Source: Pew --- The U.S. Treasury Department released guidance in August that made financial assistance available to homeowners experiencing financial hardship linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid could be offered to those with traditional mortgages and those...
Groundbreaking Study Highlights How Design and Development Decisions Affect Embodied Carbon
Source: Tree Hugger --- Many booming cities are desperately short of housing and developers are responding with even taller buildings. Many urbanists believe this is a good thing, although studies have shown that life-cycle and operating emissions increase with...
Could Zillow buy the neighborhood?
Source: Vox --- Anything can be done online. Some tech companies, like Zillow and Redfin, think they can even buy and sell houses online, and are dreaming of becoming the Amazon of what has come to be known as ‘‘iBuying.” But they’re finding out that buying and...
Trees.com Survey Reveals 1 in 5 Real Estate Agents Agree that Adding One Healthy Tree Can Increase Property Value by 30 Percent
Source: Go Skagit --- Trees.com, the online authority for hydroponics, gardening advice, product reviews, DIY, and design ideas, has published findings from a survey that examines the effects of landscape quality on housing prices. Research experts analyzed responses...
Stronger real estate agent connections will be the key to lending success in 2022 – Here’s why
Source: Housing Wire --- If you make your living by originating new mortgage loans, I don’t have to tell you that the business is changing. You probably already know that the MBA’s latest mortgage forecast puts the purchase money at 75% of all loan volume. You’re...
Prices may be higher, but mortgage rates are at a new low!
Source: SRE.com --- Have you seen the new rates that can't be beat? Work with an SRE Professional Expert today! Here's how to get matched with an agent in your area.
The secrets to build a long-lasting real estate career
Source: Inman --- Right now, real estate is seeing an influx of new agents, all eager to enjoy the life opportunities that this career offers. Membership of the National Association of REALTORS® is at a record high of over 1.5 million, with many people getting their...
5 Real Estate Tips to Help You Sell Fast
Source: The State Journal --- Have you ever driven by a house that has had a “For Sale” sign for years? It is not uncommon to find them while driving around the city and suburbs. On the other hand, some houses only have the sign for a few weeks or even days. Does it...
