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Next-Generation Technology Solution for Real Estate Inspections

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Using a new technology solution from ServiceLink, borrowers can complete home inspections from the comfort and safety of their homes. The new mobile app, EXOS Inspect, uses a patent-pending technology featuring the latest artificial intelligence and an intuitive user interface that allows homeowners to complete secure video inspections for critical aspects of the lending and servicing process. The app is designed to guide homeowners through a step-by-step process, using any

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Hodges Ward Elliott Arranges Sale of Luxury Hospitality Asset

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Hodges Ward Elliott, a boutique real estate capital markets advisor, represented Sunstone Hotel Investors in the $80 million sale of the 622-room Renaissance Harborplace hotel.  The Renaissance Harborplace, centrally located in the heart of Baltimore, features an on-site restaurant, a fitness center and a bar and lounge in addition to other amenities, including a café and valet parking. The property also offers 21 meeting rooms with more than 27,000 square

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COVID-19: A Game Changer for Multifamily

The COVID-19 pandemic ended years of healthy multifamily fundamentals. Will the industry’s pain be short-lived or the start of a new trend that is less favorable for the sector? After nearly a decade of solid growth, multifamily asking rents dropped 0.4% nationally in April and May, with twice as many metros seeing rents decline (71) as increase (35), according to a study of 107 U.S. metros by Yardi Matrix. Metros

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3 Reliable Sources of Information in an Age of Media Bias

The truth about the markets is still out there if you know where to look. Sadly, one of the most significant trends of 2020 will likely fall by the wayside for most people. It will not be discussed on the evening news, and it will not be the subject of dinner-table conversations in the average home. However, this trend has the potential to be devastating for real estate investors and

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Adding Value on a Budget

Don’t overlook the smaller, lower-cost items that can add interest and value to your renovation. The purpose of all home renovations is to add value to a property—while adhering to some form of a budget. That’s even more true with investment related to renovations. Adding value within a budget plays a large role in the success of the venture. When planning a renovation of an investment property, many investors focus

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Navigating the Commercial Real Estate Market in the Post-Pandemic Period

Is the COVID-19 pandemic beginning to have an impact on commercial real estate? First quarter sales data from First American DataTree suggests we might already be seeing a glimpse into what’s likely to be a difficult year for commercial real estate (CRE) sales in 2020. At first glance, sales volume appears relatively stable, if uninspiring. Three sectors—apartments, industrial and hotels—actually showed modest year-over-year increases in the total dollar volume of

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