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Zillow iBuying program brings real estate transactions in-house by licensing Zillow Homes employees

But Zillow says it won’t be using its license to operate as a “traditional brokerage” By Julia Falcon in HousingWire on September 23, 2020 The iBuyers are quickly becoming all-in-one-buyers. On Wednesday, Zillow announced that its Zillow Offers customers will be offered “a more simple, integrated transaction experience through added services, managed in house,” starting in JanuaryRead More →

Opendoor will go public via SPAC

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by Lucinda Shen in Fortune Term Sheet on September 15, 2020 Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya has found his next investment on his quest to become the Warren Buffett of tech investing. Opendoor Labs, a homebuying startup backed by firms including SoftBank and Khosla Ventures, plans to go public viaRead More →

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Understanding the seasonal patterns of mortgage rates
Much like the changing of the calendar, buying and selling homes follows a seasonality that that those in mortgage and real estate have grown accustomed to. But a recent study from tech startup Haus found that mortgage rates can also be seasonal, and borrowers can benefit from understanding that rhythm. The post Understanding the seasonal […]
First American exits property and casualty business
"Big Four" title insurer First American Financial Corp. announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell its property and casualty subsidiaries. The post First American exits property and casualty business appeared first on HousingWire.
Zillow: Expect another record year for home sales
Zillow predicts 6.82 million existing home sales in 2021, the most recorded in a single calendar year since 2005 and a 21.1% increase from 2020. The post Zillow: Expect another record year for home sales appeared first on HousingWire.
Darwin Homes grabs $15 million in Series A funding
Darwin Homes, a single-family rental property management startup, announced a $15M Series A funding on Monday. The post Darwin Homes grabs $15 million in Series A funding appeared first on HousingWire.
Doug Duncan: Stimulus will create only temporary relief
Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan said that some options being considered for COVID-19 relief, such as stimulus packages with checks for Americans, will create only temporary economic relief. The post Doug Duncan: Stimulus will create only temporary relief appeared first on HousingWire.
HousingWire Lead Analyst featured on Bloomberg Radio
Logan Mohtashami doesn't think rising home prices will lead to a market crash. Listen to his interview on Bloomberg Radio hosted by Paul Sweeney and Vonnie Quinn. The post HousingWire Lead Analyst featured on Bloomberg Radio appeared first on HousingWire.
Here’s how to choose between a house, condo or townhouse
Buying a home is a big decision. And with so many different options, it's important you buy the right property for your budget and goals. Here's how to decide between buying a house, condo or townhome. The post Here’s how to choose between a house, condo or townhouse appeared first on HousingWire.
People movers: Better.com, Credit Plus, Foundation Title & Escrow
People Movers provides updates about the business professionals making waves in real estate and mortgage. Here’s the latest. The post People movers: Better.com, Credit Plus, Foundation Title & Escrow appeared first on HousingWire.
Senate Finance Committee unanimously approves Yellen
In a unanimous 26-0 vote, the Senate Finance Committee approved Janet Yellen's nomination to the U.S. Treasury Secretary on Friday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said there would be no other votes in the Senate on Friday, meaning there will not be confirmation of Yellen as Treasury Secretary until this weekend or next week, if […]

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