CoreLogic deepens collaboration with Google Cloud

CoreLogic is expanding its strategic alliance with Google Cloud, the company announced on Wednesday. The data provider will leverage the artificial intelligence capabilities of Google Cloud’s enterprise AI platform, Vertex AI. The new phase of the collaboration will help CoreLogic make the most of
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HUD announces new aid for Maui, Native Hawaiians

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a series of new relief measures for residents of the state of Hawaii. One measure is targeted specifically for the island of Maui — which endured a devastating wildfire last year that destroyed the town of Lahaina — while the other
Read MoreThe Super App is here — and it’s called Zillow

In early 2022, real estate listing giant Zillow began discussing its visions for a “Housing Super App.” After initial confusion and skepticism over the app, Zillow’s vision has slowly become clearer. On Tuesday, roughly two years since Zillow first announced it, the firm’s CEO and co-founder Rich Ba
Read MoreU.S. foreclosure activity ticked up significantly in January: Attom

In January, the number of properties with a foreclosure filing inched up on both a monthly and a yearly basis, according to a report released Tuesday by Attom Data.In total, 33,270 U.S. properties received a default notice, were scheduled for auction or were undergoing bank repossession last month,
Read MoreLogan Finance Corp. hires new COO

New York-based mortgage lender Logan Finance Corp. named Sarah Gonzalez as its chief operating officer.Gonzalez will be in charge of planning and executing the lender’s objectives and initiatives, according to her LinkedIn profile. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry
Read MoreSagent taps Geno Paluso as new CEO

Fintech Sagent has hired Geno Paluso, a retired U.S. Navy captain serving as the vice president of business development for multinational firm BAE Systems, as its new CEO. Effective Monday, Paluso succeeded Dan Sogorka, who will remain with the company as an adviser before transitioning to a new opp
Read MoreMaster planned communities post strong new home sales numbers in 2023

Despite high mortgage rates, master planned communities (MPCs) did well in 2023. According to a survey released Tuesday by John Burns Research & Consulting, the top 50 MPCs sold more than 34,600 new homes in 2023, up 24% from the nearly 28,000 sales in 2022. As a point of comparison, in the benchmar
Read MoreFOA’s Sieffert on building a united company culture, going on ‘offense’ in 2024

Bringing awareness to potential opportunities in the reverse mortgage space can be a challenge, but Kristen Sieffert, president of Finance of America Companies (FOA), says it’s a task she’s more than willing to take on.After being promoted to the role of president following the FOA acquisition of fo
Read MoreDearth of new construction strains migration hotspot of Alabama

Century 21 Regency Realty agent Cheryl Piccinini has lived and traveled all over the world, but there is no place she would rather be than Alabama.“No matter what you want, you can find it here,” the Enterprise, Alabama-based agent said. “You can find the city, the country. We’ve got beaches. It is
Read MoreCalifornia HAF requirements extended in bid to entice more beneficiaries

The state of California has extended the eligibility rules for its mortgage relief program, funded by the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) allocation in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.The relief — which is available to reverse mortgage borrowers — is designed to assist anyone who has fallen beh
Read MoreReal estate agents: Do these 5 things in the next 3 months

Now is the time to make the rest of this first quarter and early second quarter count! The more conversations you can have this quarter, the stronger your year will be. Your focus should be to set appointments and get in front of people. Here are the five things you should do to ramp up your product
Read MoreThe best online real estate school for every learning style & budget

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.If you’re returning to the classroom to launch a new career, this guide will help you find the best online real estate school and program for your learning s
Read MoreFFIEC issues statement of principles for examining appraisal and valuation bias

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) on Monday issued a statement outlining examination principles related to valuation and appraisal discrimination or bias in residential lending. FFIEC is a federal interagency coalition consisting of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Read MoreThe CE Shop Review: Features, pricing and pros & cons

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.The CE Shop offers convenient online real estate courses in all 50 states (prelicensing in 45), and these can be completed at your own pace. In business for
Read MoreAnywhere Real Estate undergoes a C-suite shake-up

Anywhere Real Estate’s executive team will soon have new faces. The firm announced Monday that it had named Rudy Wolfs as its chief technology officer, and that Melissa McSherry is stepping down from her role as the real estate behemoth’s chief operating officer.Wolfs appointment is effective Feb. 2
Read MoreNAF reverse VP talks 2024 business, collaboration with forward side

Shannon Robinson has been serving as vice president for the reverse mortgage division at New American Funding (NAF) for just over a year, a time that was marked by a lot of challenges across the reverse mortgage. Some of these challenges, especially in relation to historic interest rate increases, w
Read MoreSouthern states have some of the country’s highest commission rates

The series of lawsuits that have been shaking the real estate industry for the past several months have all revolved around the same issue: Realtor commissions.In the Sitzer-Burnett case, plaintiffs successfully argued that real estate commission rates were too high. They also alleged that the Natio
Read MoreThe worst for mortgages may be over, but younger borrowers still face affordability challenges

The worst times for mortgage originations may be over as the market appears to be turning, but it’s still an unaffordable environment for younger borrowers in particular, according to a fourth-quarter 2023 lending report from Maxwell.Loan volume between the third and fourth quarters declined by 21%,
Read MoreRent growth shows little fluctuation in January: Redfin

The median U.S. asking rent reached $1,964 in January, rising by 1.1% year over year, according to a Redfin report. While rent growth was positive in January, it remains a far cry from the double-digit growth recorded during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. As landlords grapple with higher
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