Finding qualified contractors is the biggest obstacle to reno projects by Chris Clow for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Home renovation projects could bring a variety of safety and efficiency improvements to older construction, but anxiety is a key element keeping many homeowners from exploring renovation projects. This is according to a report conducted by Renewal by Andersen, a home improvement company. The study surveyed 2,500 homeowners across…

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Constellation Real Estate adds four new executives to lead product growth by Kennedy Edgerton for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Real estate technology provider Constellation Real Estate Group announced on Wednesday that it is adding four new executives to its senior leadership team. Scott Petronis, Mark Mathis, Greg Beckman and Elisha Elliott will each take vice president roles at the company this year. These hires come after Constellation Real…

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Distressed homeowners have a new path to avoid foreclosure by Neil Pierson for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Online real estate marketplace Auction.com announced Wednesday that it is launching SmartSale, a technology-powered option to foreclosure that lets distressed homeowners list and sell their property. SmartSale allows homeowners to sell their homes through direct offers from buyers or an auction process. For those who are struggling to repay…

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Appraiser at center of Rocket Mortgage lawsuit has license revoked by Brooklee Han for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire The Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers executed a Stipulation and Final Agency Order for public censure, fines, and revocation of the license for Maksym Mykhailyna, according to an announcement in early January. Mykhailyna, who is based in Denver, had previously held both a Colorado certified residential appraiser license…

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