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Austin market relies on price cuts as homes sit longer
Austin’s housing market diverges from Texas trends. See why homes average 84 days on market as over half of listings cut prices.
Foundation Mortgage welcomes Samuel Bjelac to lead TPO sales
With more than 20 years of experience, Bjelac aims to expand the company’s national wholesale lending presence and drive growth.
Comparing Texas housing markets: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio trends
The top Texas housing markets show diverse housing trends with Austin leading in price cuts. See how these dynamics affect homebuyers.
Making the 7-Day refi reality: Instant title, done right
The refinance experience is only as fast as its slowest step, and title insurance has traditionally been one of the least understood steps in the process – and, therefore, perceived as one of the most unpredictable. But the right technologies are making it possible to deliver instant title decisions for qualified files, reducing cycle times, operational drag, and most importantly, borrower frustration.
Xactus announces partnerships for income, employment verification efforts
Xactus integrates Thomas & Co., Argyle and Plaid into Xactus360, enhancing access to income, employment and asset data for lenders.
Click n’ Close offers free USDA loan extensions
Click n’ Close offers free lock extensions for USDA loans to help lenders manage pipelines during the government shutdown
MoxiWorks names Ashley Fidler chief product officer
A recognized leader in artificial intelligence product development, Fidler brings 15-plus years of experience with data-driven platforms.
Baird & Warner looks to strengthen its position in Chicago
The independent brokerage is launching The City Collective, an initiative aimed at uniting the firm’s 800 Chicago-based brokers.
There’s no such thing as a Realtor tax: Here’s what they’re missing
Benjamin Franklin famously said that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. When I saw a recent article by Robert Bork Jr. claiming that the affordability crisis is due to some sort of “Realtor® tax,” I stopped in my tracks. The only Realtor® tax I’m aware of is the 15% self-employment tax I’m subject to as an independent contractor, above and beyond the taxes everyone else pays!
I’ve been in this business long enough to know there’s a lot of misinformation out there, but calling our profession the reason for inflated home prices? That’s not just wrong. It’s lazy. And it’s time we clear the air.
Title companies fighting cybercrime to protect the American dream
Real estate transactions typically involve large sums of money, which makes them an attractive target for cybercriminals who use wire fraud and business email compromise (BEC), a scheme where legitimate business email is compromised to convince unwitting victims to transfer funds, as their favored tactics.
Security American Title expands services nationwide
The firm’s client base includes government agencies, law firms, real estate investors, mortgage lenders, utility developers and title companies.
Severance on the high seas: First American CEO to receive fat payout following cruise ship assault charge
Ken DeGiorgio, former CEO of First American Financial Corp., will reportedly collect a hefty payout following his termination.
Home appraisal’s ugly history and uncertain future
This is Part I of a deep dive into the home appraisal industry. Today we explore the origins of the appraisal industry and its current lack of diversity. HW+ Premium Content
It’s time to put Computer Vision tech on your valuation radar
Computer Vision is a game-changer in the real estate value chain and the inflection point is upon us. HW+ Premium Content
How appraisers value homes in a hot housing market
How do appraisers value a home in a market where prices are escalating rapidly – and where nearly two-thirds of listed homes faced bidding wars in March? HW+ Premium Content
