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Rihanna Sells a Hollywood Hills Home for $6.55M

Aug 26, 2022 |

Rihanna has finally parted ways with her Hollywood Hills mansion. The Grammy winner sold the L.A. property for $6.55 million.

Good News for Buyers: 10 Cities With the Biggest Spikes in Homes for Sale

Aug 26, 2022 |

The number of homes for sale has sky-rocketed in these popular real estate markets for a few big reasons over the past year.

HW+ Member Spotlight: Neena Vlamis

Aug 25, 2022 |

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Neena Vlamis, CEO, President and founder of A and N Mortgage, which is headquartered in Chicago. HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? Neena Vlamis: HousingWire, I love the staff! Until I was recently asked to be on a webinar, I did not have my eyes wide open. Now I am a member […more]

HW Annual to tackle the biggest changes in appraisal

Aug 25, 2022 |

With recent developments from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to pursue a more digital appraisal process that could both speed up the process and remove any unconscious bias from it, it is important for industry professionals across the space to stay at the top of their game. That is why HW Annual Oct. 3-5 is […more]

Respected analyst predicts ‘overvalued’ San Francisco Bay Area home prices may drop

Aug 25, 2022 |

Homes in some parts of the Bay Area are reportedly overvalued by nearly 20%.

3 misconceptions about using AVMs in home equity lending

Aug 25, 2022 |

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]

That’s Amore! Villa Bellezza in Calabasas Back on the Market at a Discount

Aug 25, 2022 |

Inspired by the grand estates of Italy, the lavish mansion known as Villa Bellezza is back on the market with a 20% discount.

Amazing Eureka Valley Home Further Improved, Just Reduced

Aug 25, 2022 |

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]

First American launches digital platform for title agents

Aug 25, 2022 |

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]

Will new products stop the bleeding for mortgage lenders? 

Aug 25, 2022 |

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]