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Class Valuation acquires Appraisal Nation
Company leaders said the acquisition marks a strategic move to grow Class Valuation’s presence in the expanding private lending market.
Rents remain above pre-pandemic levels in nearly all major metros
Realtor.com reported that median rents are still 20.2% higher than in March 2019, rising from $1,409 to $1,694 over a six-year period.
Vegas powerhouse brokerage IS Luxury expands to California
Founded by Ivan Sher in 2018, IS Luxury has closed nearly $2 billion in sales in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, over the past three years.
Three reasons there won’t be a 2021 housing market crash
Let’s imagine the factors that could come into play to crash the housing market based on historical precedent. As always, there will be charts!
Guaranteed Rate may IPO, whether its CEO wants it or not
In acquiring Stearns, Guaranteed Rate bought access to a wholesale channel, highly profitable joint ventures, and a network of talented underwriters.
Will there be a housing supply shortage in 2021?
In this Q&A, First American’s Mark Fleming shares his thoughts on the housing supply shortage and the biggest roadblocks to supply in 2021.
