Aug 25, 2022 |
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With 2022 more than halfway behind us, economic indicators continue to forecast minimal refinance volume while purchase volume faces its own headwinds. Between lack of inventory, record high prices, rising interest rates and significant affordability issues, challenges for the purchase and refi markets are leading to a time of opportunity for home equity lending. In […more]
Aug 25, 2022 |
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Inspired by the grand estates of Italy, the lavish mansion known as Villa Bellezza is back on the market with a 20% discount.
Aug 25, 2022 |
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Purchased for $2.325 million in May of 2018, the already “amazing” single-family home at 4540 20th Street, a “prime Eureka Valley location” with views, a chef’s kitchen and a “private outdoor oasis,” was subsequently further improved, with a new internal stairway connecting the home’s top two floors, an upgraded primary bedroom suite, and a further […more]
Aug 25, 2022 |
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Title insurance underwriter First American has launched a new digital platform for title agents, according to an announcement on Thursday. The company says that the new platform, known as PRISM, combines automation and marketing tools, allowing First American policy-issuing title agents to offer products and services directly to their customers via any computer or mobile […more]
Aug 25, 2022 |
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Homepoint is in a tough spot. Like its peers, the wholesale lender’s origination volume has plunged over the past year due to a dearth of refinancings and a sluggish purchase market. But there’s another threat that Homepoint executives must worry about – United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the top dog in wholesale, has embarked on a strategy […more]
Aug 25, 2022 |
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Mortgage tech firm Blend launched a software solution for home equity products amid a mad dash from lenders into the space. Instant Home Equity, an automated end-to-end digital home equity product for lenders, integrates income, identity verification, title, decision and property appraisal to save time and costs, Blend said in a release this week. Lenders […more]
Aug 25, 2022 |
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We took a look at pop singer Kelly Clarkson’s hefty real estate portfolio to see what she’s bought and sold. Check out her harmonious homes.
Aug 25, 2022 |
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Gerald Chukwuma, OGBUNIGWE. All images courtesy of Allison Joseph/USTA An art installation of large-scale outdoor sculptures opened this week outside of the US Open tennis tournament in Queens. Created in partnership between The Armory Show and the United States Tennis Association, Armory Off-Site at the US Open includes sculptures by contemporary artists from underrepresented backgrounds. The artworks will be on display […more]
Aug 25, 2022 |
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Summer means BBQ festivities, pool days, sweet treats, and adventures. Wrapping it up should bear no exception. Trade in your hosting duties for a fun holiday weekend this Labor Day at one of these iconic end-of-summer events! There are so many great local options, no matter your interest, you’ll be able to pack your weekend full of […more]