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Yardi Acquires CloudVO, A Reseller of Virtual Offices
As of June 1, CloudVO ceased to take new orders and clients were being redirected to CoworkingCafe, a Yardi brand. Continue Reading Yardi Acquires CloudVO, A Reseller of Virtual Offices
Feds Seek Input on Updating AVM Quality Control Standards
“The proposed standards are designed to ensure a high level of confidence in the estimates produced by AVMs,” said the agencies. Continue Reading Feds Seek Input on Updating AVM Quality Control Standards
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Equifax Adds More Monthly Payments to Consumer Credit Files
Equifax is now offering additional insight into consumer credit by including certain telecommunications (telco), pay TV and utilities attributes available to the mortgage industry. The company says this will help create greater home ownership opportunities for more...
The rise of mortgage anxiety, and how to combat it
Source: The Spinoff --- With the cost of living front-of-mind for so many, ‘mortgage anxiety’ is on the rise. How do we make sure this doesn’t leave people feeling hopeless about their financial situation? Money isn’t everything. But for most of us, it’s easier to...
Quarter of people have seen housing costs rise in past three months as increasing rent and mortgage rates put pressure on household finances
Source: This Is Money --- A quarter of British adults have seen the cost of their mortgage or rent increase over the past three months, with 18–34-year-olds the most likely to be affected. Meanwhile only 3 per cent of people saw their rent or mortgage payments...
Buying a house from across the country comes with a unique set of challenges
Source: USA Today --- Buying a house at any time can be stressful. But when relocating from one part of the country to another in a competitive seller’s market, the process poses even more hurdles to overcome. Just ask Adam and Mariah Cooke. The couple had been...
Infinity Mortgage expert shares benefits of getting a mortgage
Source: Fox 21 News --- Most people who buy homes can’t afford to buy them outright and need a mortgage to pay over time. Some buyers may be in a position purchase a home with cash. Infinity Mortgage’s Mortgage Loan Originator, Justin Harward, shares why why financing...
Ones For Real Estate: The Elusive $400K North Texas Home
Source: CBS DFW --- While the median price of a home in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex sits at just under $360,000, according to real estate experts, researchers who study the market say houses in that price range have become increasingly hard to find. Despite a...
Buying a home in 2021 | What to know as the market begins to cool
Source: 11 Alive --- The housing market is finally starting to cool off after a buying spree earlier in the pandemic. Realtors say they have been seeing fewer offers on certain homes in Metro Atlanta. Ricardo Accioly bought his DeKalb County home last September, but...
What’s a real estate transaction add-on that only costs if you don’t have it?
Source: Press Herald --- We have been working in this market for 35 years and we have seen it all. Whether the market is slumping or soaring, selling a home is a stressful experience. What has always worked for us is to focus in on our clients’ personal needs and...
Veteran seeks to improve military housing, offers real estate investment opportunities
Source: JD News --- A U.S. Marine Corps veteran is on a mission to not only improve housing for Marines and their families in the Jacksonville area, but also to offer real estate investment opportunities. Former Marine intel analyst John Morgan launched IzMaCo, or...
Arizona luxury real estate: Check out Scottsdale’s sun-soaked, desert-set mansions
Source: Fox Business --- Phoenix, Arizona is one of the United States’ fastest-growing cities for its fair weather, incredible scenery and state-of-the-art golfing but the Valley of the Sun’s luxury real estatemarket might be the biggest seller. FOX Business’ "Mansion...
What is mortgage prequalification, and is it mandatory?
Source: Business Insider --- Do you think you'll be ready to buy a home soon? Then you may want to apply for mortgage prequalification with a lender. The process is quick and free, and you can usually apply online. What is mortgage prequalification? Mortgage...
Seven Ways To Build Wealth And Gain Security Through Homeownership
Source: Forbes --- Should I purchase a home or sign another lease? Is now the right time to buy, or should I wait until next year? What would be the advantages of buying my next home? These are some of the feelings many of us experience and the questions clients often...
Small: What’s driving demand for real estate around the country?
Source: Aspen Daily News --- When cities and states across the country began implementing stay-at-home orders and other pandemic measures, many housing market analysts initially predicted a drastic downturn. Initially, the housing market saw a marked decline, as...
