News: Real Estate

PALO ALTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: VLP Law Group LLP today announcd the addition of Jane Imperatore and Michael Kass as partners with an emphasis on Construction Law and Affordable Housing. VLP's Real Estate Practice Group represents real estate owners, developers and investors in a broad array of transactions.

LANSDALE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, and Collateral Analytics, a leading provider of real estate analytics and valuation products, announced they formed a strategic alliance that integrated various components of their software valuation solutions.

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: FirstClose, an Austin, Texas-based mortgage technology service provider, today announced the expansion of its Portfolio Review Service for current home values, liens and encumbrances. Lenders can now access a detailed asset valuation that meets compliance requirements, but also exceeds expectations with a summary of the featured properties' transactional histories.

OMRO, Wis. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The IDX Store, a division of Great White Enterprises, LLC, will return 100 percent of its commission that is collected at Wisconsin home and land closings. 'So, just how does this work and how do Buyers get paid? As most would imagine, Buyers have questions and we have the answers,' Paul Landig, broker, president, says.

TROY, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Michigan-based United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation's largest wholesale lenders, today announced that it has launched a new program called 'Big and Easy Plus,' which is designed for non-QM Jumbo loans. UWM's originators can log into its broker portal, EASE (Easiest Application System Ever), to review the full set of guidelines and parameters.

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: On March 24, 2014, Newsome Team REALTORS(R) was awarded the prestigious award as one of the 'Top Ten Teams of RE/MAX of Southern Ohio for 2013.' This area includes the Dayton, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky area and a total of 64 REALTOR(R) teams.

OMRO, Wis. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Traditionally, when buyers purchase a home, they enter into a Buyer Agency Representation Agreement with a real estate brokerage. Upon purchase, the broker, Buyer's agent, will receive the compensation offered by the owner or owner's agent, the listing broker. Not anymore. Paul Landig, broker, president Great White Enterprises, LLC in Wisconsin, had a vision that's now become a reality: The IDX Store.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: HVS Capital Corp (HVSCC) has been exclusively appointed to sell the 177-room Radisson Hotel Corning, located in the picturesque Finger Lakes Region of New York. This full-service hotel possesses more than twice the meeting capacity of any other hotel in the market, spacious guest rooms and a full-complement of services and amenities. Guests can dine at the three-meal Grill 1-2-5 or enjoy a cocktail at Steuben Bar.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ReverseVision, Inc. today announced an agreement to add CoesterVMS's appraisal services to RV Exchange - ReverseVision's Reverse Loan Origination System (RLOS) platform. Reverse mortgage lenders use RV Exchange for the full lifecycle of the loan-from initial proposal through application, underwriting, closing and post-closing.

MIDLAND, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: HVS Capital Corp today announced that it has been exclusively appointed to sell the 235-room Midland Resort and Convention Center in Midland, Michigan. This full-service hotel possesses nearly double the meeting space of any other property in the market, along with a sizable indoor recreation area that includes a lap pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room, a children's play area and a game room.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. today announced that its flagship doc prep system idsDoc is fully capable of supporting electronic signatures for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) documents. The FHA announced on Jan. 30 that it would accept e-signatures on documents associated with FHA-insured loans.

TROY, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Loan officers at Shore Mortgage - one of a select group of home lenders operating in all 50 states - are counseling clients right now on a new mortgage option that allows home owners to customize both the length of the loan and the payment like never before imagined.

LANSDALE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Global DMS, a leading provider of compliant valuation management software, announced that Forsythe Appraisals, LLC, the largest independent provider of residential real estate appraisals in the United States, is leveraging the eTrac Enterprise platform to manage appraisal ordering, tracking and review for all of its branch offices covering 40 major metropolitan areas across the country.

SAN MATEO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced that Jim Gillette has been named as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker. Kathleen Felderman, managing principal and the leader of EPIC's national real estate practice, was also recognized as a 2014 Real Estate Industry Power Broker Finalist.

TROY, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation's largest wholesale lender, today announced that it rolled out UWM Track, which assists brokers in providing current status on loans to REALTORS(R). The efficiency and visibility the solution offers eliminates communication issues and facilitates the broker's ability to forge stronger relationships with REALTORS(R), thus increasing business.

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Vice President of Vanguard Funding LLC, Robert Jayne, has joined the elite group of mortgage professionals to attain standing as a nationally recognized Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP). The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has granted Jayne this distinguished certification as he has demonstrated he is confident in his skills and involved in the advancement of the reverse mortgage industry.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: In looking ahead to the New Year, the BIA Southern California Remodelers Council and staff are excited to announce their up-coming educational programs as well as their business building opportunities for 2014. The February lineup includes the IBS (International Builders Show) NAHB Annual Tradeshow February 4 to 6, 2014.

TROY, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Shore Mortgage, a direct-to-consumer online mortgage lender focused on service and speed, today announced that the firm is licensed to originate and service mortgages in all 50 states. This makes Shore Mortgage, a division of United Shore Financial Services (USFS), part of a select group of direct lenders with nationwide coverage.

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: WTCI (Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC) today announced that property brokerage veteran Josh Ream has joined the firm as Vice President/Property Broker in Atlanta, Georgia.

ALTOONA, Iowa /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Miller-Valentine Group today announced the grand opening of Altoona's most desirable affordable housing development, Meadow Vista Communities. The ceremony will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013. A pre-event reception will start at 2:30 p.m. and the Grand Opening Event will start at 3:30 p.m.

LANSDALE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Global DMS, the leading provider of SaaS compliant valuation management software for the mortgage industry, announced that its valuation management software is integrated with DataQuick, a provider of advanced real estate information solutions powered by data, analytics and decisioning.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths have joined the firm. Felderman, who has received national recognition as a Real Estate industry Power Broker in 2008, 2010, and 2011 joins EPIC as national real estate practice leader and managing principal.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- WTCI (Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC) today announced that it has enhanced its Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services. WTCI has added Risk Management Solutions catastrophe modeling software to the foundation of its risk modeling services and solutions. In addition, Bruce Norris, a WTCI director, recently enhanced his personal consulting capabilities by earning the Certified Catastrophe Modeler (CCM) designation from the AIR Institute.

MIAMI, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS May 13, 2013: Biscayne Bay, an international broker headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, announced its intention to expand its real estate activity to include Palm Beach County, starting today. According to a recent study by the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, Brazilians were responsible for approximately 15 percent of all real estate transactions in South Florida over 2011 and 2012.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS May 2, 2013: HVS Capital Corp (HVSCC) has been exclusively appointed to sell the Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa, a 193-room hotel connected by skyway to the Convention Center and Mercy Medical Center. The property is 12 stories tall and includes 13,300 square feet of meeting space, featuring the best views in town from its top floor ballroom.