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Back in the day, the lending process relied in no small part on guesswork. Even with extensive applications, it was impossible to be assured that the information submitted was both accurate and..

It goes without saying that property insurance companies — they are businesses after all — want to improve their profit margins as much as they can. In general, a property insurance company’s..

Owning a home has always been a major component of the American dream. However, many prospective homebuyers go into the process without a clear understanding of some of the possible pitfalls. As a..

How can real estate investors best see the signs of a changing neighborhood? In general, the signs arise slowly, but alert investors can find patterns based on past gentrification successes...

One of the most crucial parts of professional research is getting accurate data. Quality data is an important benchmark in investigating properties, which is itself an essential component in..

Data analysis has come to impact nearly every facet of existence in the developed world, including one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence: real estate. But the vast amount of..

Over the course of its history, the United States has experienced its share of natural disasters. In just the past few decades, the nation has endured plenty of tragedies brought on by Mother..

As a real estate investor, you are always on the lookout for new properties that will allow you to expand your business. You also realize that any new buildings that you purchase must comply with..

If you want to race past the competition in land surveying, use big data to add more muscle to the efficiency of your work and the value of your services. Data technology enables your firm to work..

Property appraisers know how important amenities are to a home's value. A significant portion of a home’s value is determined by what’s on the inside — its size, layout, structure, living spaces...

In a world that is becoming increasingly paperless, many modern mortgage companies are leveraging data and technology to their advantage. However, there are still a small number of mortgage..

The senior housing industry is set to explode in the coming years as increasing numbers of Baby Boomers continue to live healthier, longer lives. The Carlyle Group projects that the number of..

Millennials earning good incomes are the key reason behind a new surge in home ownership across the country. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this year that more young buyers are..

In a typical lifetime, a homebuyer will need an average of two home loans and a home equity line of credit. Some home-buyers may require even more. If that’s the case, then lenders have a great..

As a home mortgage lender, you might feel that most of your clients are a “one and done” type of deal. You meet with the homebuyers, explain the ins and outs of their mortgage, organize their..