What does the urban center exodus and work-from-home evolution mean for real estate investors? The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many things about our lives, and these changes run much deeper than wearing masks and social distancing. In the housing market, the pandemic has renewed a trend away from densely populated urban centers and toward more spacious dwellings in the suburbs. This trend is so significant that it is driving headlines
Read MoreEastern Union launched a new Small Loans Division. The new national division will focus primarily on multifamily deals valued at less than $1.5 million, with a minimum loan size of $150,000. The division will also arrange financing for portfolios of single-family rental or smaller multifamily properties whose combined value can reach tens of millions of dollars. Transactions handled under the Small Loans Division will include office, retail, health care, hospitality, industrial and self-storage.
Read MoreUsing a new technology solution from ServiceLink, borrowers can complete home inspections from the comfort and safety oftheir 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 compatible
Read MoreWatermark Residential has acquired 20.25 acres of land in the Castle Pines suburb of Denver for the development of The Summit Townhomes & Villas. The luxury-leased residential community will feature one- to four-bedroom attached single-family homes and townhomes. The development is expected to be completed by December 2022. The development, located along Lagae Road south of Castle Pines Parkway, will consist of 214 homes averaging 1,410 square feet. All units will feature
Read MoreTerrakan has launched an all-inclusive portal that brings real estate together in one place. Homeowners using the portal can speak with professionals, ask for advice, take advantage of concierge services, read detailed property development research, post listings, conduct group projects and access educational tools and resources. Terrakan also offers information-gathering, elementary analysis and forums that help property owners connect and understand the industry. Homeowners can input specific data about single-family
Read MoreNational mortgage lender and servicer Planet Home Lending, LLC, has partnered with The Farmlink Project, a nonprofit grassroots movement rescuing millions of pounds of fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste. The Farmlink Project was started in mid-April by college students and recent graduates who saw a need to connect farmers with surplus crops to food banks in need. Since its start, The Farmlink Project has delivered meals to more than
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