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With mortgage rates weakening demand and an increase in mortgage application fraud, the need for data analytics and technology innovation is ramping up. Hear from several industry experts on how a data-driven mortgage marketplace, if properly implemented can ultimately improve both the user experience and reduce risk. 04 DATA-FED DISRUPTION BRINGING BALANCE TO THE MORTGAGE MARKETPLACE
16 MY TAKE: IBUYER GROWTH GROUNDED IN SPEED, SIMPLICITY AND CERTAINTY OF A CASH PURCHASE
Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM Data Solutions, discusses the evolution of the iBuyer and how their emergence in the marketplace has caused a disruption in traditional real estate transactions. He analyzes the top players in the iBuyer space, those who are just emerging and those who are taking a different spin on the model.
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With population and job growth heating up in Texas, so is the housing market. This analysis dives into the state’s five largest metro areas: Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio to assess real estate investing opportunities. 22 MARKET SPOTLIGHT: TASTE OF TEXAS
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY SILVER LININGS
This infographic shows the results of ATTOM Data Solutions Q4 2018 Home Affordability report and helps to shine a light on those areas where buying a home may not be so out of reach. The analysis looks at median home prices, coupled with average wages and what is needed to make a monthly house payment at the local level.
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