U.S. home flipping returns dropped to a nearly eight-year low in the second quarter of 2019. That’s according to a second quarter U.S. Home Flipping Report that ATTOM Data Solutions released on Sept. 19. The report showed that 59,876 U.S. single family homes and condos were flipped in the second...
Month: September 2019
Fannie Mae Releases Results of Reperforming Loan Sale Transaction
Fannie Mae has released the results of its 13th reperforming loan sale transaction. The deal, which was announced Aug. 13, 2019, included the sale of approximately 29,400 loans totaling $5.1 billion in unpaid principal balance, divided into six pools. The winning bidders of the six pools for the...
Prevu Raises $2 Million in Seed Funding
Digital home-buying platform Prevu has raised $2 million in seed funding. The round, which was led by Corigin Ventures, closed September 12. Rather than focus on the seller experience, Prevu was designed for buyers. Prevu’s Smart Buyer platform equips buyers with the tools and advice they need to...
Keller Williams Expands to Japan
Keller Williams has awarded a new master license in Japan. The real estate technology franchise now has more than 50 market centers and 2,164 agents across 10 countries and regions in Asia. Since launching in 2012, Keller Williams Worldwide now has more than 200 market centers, operating outside...

New Report: 56% of Foreclosure Sales Owner-Occupied a Year Later
Auction.com, the nation’s largest distressed real estate marketplace, released its Q2 2019 Seller Strategy report on September 3. The report provides data-driven insights for several key disposition metrics, including time to sell, sales execution and neighborhood stabilization. The study examined...