Mar, 21
2023
Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate

Armadillo x Beycome: Expanding the real-estate ecosystem

MIAMI, Fla. -- Pioneering homeowner-centric tech startups Armadillo, a modern tech-enabled home warranty platform, and beycome, a leading tech-enabled digital real estate platform, have launched a partnership to provide homeowners and soon-to-be homeowners with an additional tool to facilitate the home selling experience.

This collaboration provides beycome's 'seller' clients with the ability to add an Armadillo home warranty in-app to reduce friction for the seller and move the transaction along more smoothly and efficiently. Armadillo's product also provides support via seller's coverage, which covers the cost of appliance/system breakdowns that may occur leading up to a closing date.

"Armadillo's value proposition goes arm-in-arm with beycome and their client base. Adding an Armadillo plan removes any uncertainties around potential breakdowns of home appliances/systems and removes obstacles that could hinder a sale. Armadillo x Beycome means that properties sell more quickly and at a higher value," said Armadillo CEO Matan Slagter.

"Our partnership with Armadillo aligns with our goal of making real estate transactions as stress-free as possible, and this home warranty plan is a critical component of that effort," said beycome CEO Nico Jodin. "We quickly discovered we share a fundamental ethos and circumstance: the inception of both companies was a response to the industry standard that just wasn't cutting it. We were both driven to do things differently and we knew there would be an opportunity in the future to do something meaningful together."

In December 2022, Armadillo and Beycome began work on an integration, and hit the market in under 2 weeks. When the Armadillo x Beycome collab dropped - despite it being during the slowest real estate season - home sellers jumped to add Armadillo coverage to their listings.

Armadillo and Beycome are next-generation platforms for homeowners and sellers. With the Armadillo x Beycome partnership, the platforms make buying and renting a home easier, faster, cheaper and fair by helping buyers and renters through every step of the process, consolidating it all in one digital platform and putting commission dollars back in the sellers' pocket.

ABOUT BEYCOME:

Beycome is a real estate technology platform that revolutionized the process of buying and selling homes. By eliminating the need for a real estate agent, beycome allows users to digitally purchase or sell their home and everything in between, resulting in significant cost savings on commissions. Since its launch in July 2020, beycome has closed 5,700 properties worth $1.7 billion, saving users over $51 million in commissions. With a remarkable pace of one property closing every 40 minutes, beycome is a modern, faster, easier, and cheaper alternative For Sale by Owner or traditional real estate practices. It is worth noting that beycome operates entirely without in-house realtors.

Learn more by visiting https://www.beycome.com/ or sending an email to press@beycome.com for media or partnership inquiries.

ABOUT ARMADILLO:

Armadillo is a technology company that offers home warranty plans designed for a new generation of homeowners. Founded in 2021 by Matan Slagter and Lansdon Robbins, Armadillo's mission is to provide an effortless homeownership experience. Armadillo plans are available nationwide. Learn more by visiting www.armadillo.one or sending an email to info@armadillo.one for media or partnership inquiries.

Related link: https://www.beycome.com/

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Mar, 21
2023
Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate, Reports and Studies

78.9% of metro Atlanta residential housing inventory is eligible for down payment assistance – offsetting price and interest rate impact for aspiring homeowners

ATLANTA, Ga. -- As metro Atlanta homebuyers encounter the challenging trifecta of sharply rising home prices, elevated interest rates and institutional investor depletion of starter home inventory, Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, released a comprehensive report on the 46 active metro Atlanta homebuyer assistance programs. DPR issued the report to raise community awareness about resources that can make homeownership attainable for more families.

Methodology:

DPR produced homebuyer assistance program findings by analyzing its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE(r) database for active programs in 11 metro Atlanta counties. The DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE(r) database tracks the funding status, eligibility rules and benefits of all U.S. homebuyer assistance programs using data sourced from more than 1,200 housing finance agencies (HFAs), municipalities, nonprofits and other housing organizations. Homebuyer assistance programs of all types are tracked, including down payment and closing cost assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates and affordable first mortgages. DPR's market impact findings were produced by cross-analyzing its program data with First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)-provided listing data.

Homebuyer assistance program findings:

* 37 of the 46 active programs currently have funding. Program funding is subject to fluctuation throughout the year depending on the seasonality of program funding and secondary market conditions among other factors.

* At least three programs are targeted toward public servants including educators, military service members, firefighters, police officers and medical professionals.

* Only 18 of the 46 programs have a first-time homebuyer eligibility requirement.

* 33 of the programs are forgivable, provided that all program conditions, such as owner-occupancy, are met.

Market impact findings:

* 78.9% of listings are eligible for one or more homebuyer assistance programs.

* Assistance amounts range from $2,000 to $25,000.

* Assistance is available for homebuyers that earn as much as $152,000 per year to purchase homes that cost as much as $548,000, noting that income and price limits are subject to household size, property location and could be higher in certain targeted areas.

* Listings in the studied area are eligible for $14,341 in assistance on average.

"Many people have given up hope on buying a home in Atlanta because they do not know that homebuyer assistance programs are available to help," said Down Payment Resource founder and CEO Rob Chrane. "As a community, we need to raise awareness about affordable pathways to homeownership."

"As a long-time Atlanta resident and housing industry professional, watching the average Atlanta home price nearly double over five years as investors pillage starter home inventory has been gut-wrenching because it makes sustainable homeownership less accessible to those who need it most," said Chrane. "Homeownership is about far more than securing the deed to four walls and a roof; it is the primary avenue for building generational wealth and supports long-term financial stability."

Select homebuyer assistance programs available in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale County are profiled at https://downpaymentresource.com/professional-resource/spotlight-on-atlanta-homebuyer-assistance-programs/.

Individuals can search for their homebuyer assistance program eligibility for free at https://downpaymentresource.com/are-you-eligible/.

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is an award-winning technology provider helping the housing industry connect homebuyers with the homebuyer assistance they need. With tool sets tailored for real estate agents, multiple listing services and mortgage lenders, DPR's technology empowers housing professionals to make affordable home financing opportunities more accessible while growing business and forging referral partnerships. The only organization to track the details of every U.S. homebuyer assistance program, DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises, think tanks and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 500,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

Related link: https://www.downpaymentresource.com/

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Mar, 14
2023
Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate

Percy announces agenda for fifth annual National Home Valuation Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Percy, maker of pre-mover data intelligence-driven client engagement and retention tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced the agenda for its annual National Home Valuation Week (NHVW) event, which will be held virtually on April 3-7, 2023.

Now in its fifth year, NHVW will offer five days of curated content for real estate agents and brokerage leadership. Led by Percy's team of proptech and real estate marketing experts and featuring prominent broker executives, NHVW's sessions have been designed to help agents win listings from sellers at the most opportune time in the market. During this one-week event, Percy will empower agents with best practices to strategically engage clients with proprietary buyer demand data and market insights.

Event sessions will air live and recordings will be available for registrants to view on demand.

The NHVW agenda is as follows:

* Monday, April 3 - Kick-Off Session and 2023 Housing Market Overview

* Monday, April 3 - How to Leverage NHVW to 2x Your Listing Leads

* Tuesday, April 4 - From Agent to Advisor: Thriving in a Low Inventory Market with Equity Insights

* Wednesday, April 5 - Promoting your HVS: How Top Agents Leverage Social Media

* Thursday, April 6 - Winning Best Practices to Double Your Repeat Business & Referral Business

* Friday, April 7 - The Perfect Script: How to Run a Buyer Market Analysis

During NHVW, Percy will host a friendly competition that challenges real estate agents to engage the most clients using Percy's listing optimization tools. The three competition categories are: (1) Most monthly report subscriptions, (2) Most Home Valuation Reports generated and (3) Most Buyer Market Analyses (BMAs) generated. First place winners will be announced Monday, April 10, 2023, and will receive a one-on-one strategy session with Percy Founder and CEO Charles Williams, Vice President of Customer Success Brandon Carroll and Director of Education Lucas Rogers.

"Agents have communicated that they are especially eager to attend this year's National Home Valuation Week because they are hungry for strategies that help them navigate a contracted housing market using the power of Percy," said Williams. "Percy prides itself on delivering an average ROI of 409% across all customers. My goal for this event is to inspire our users and equip them with knowledge that will catapult them into top-tier performers."

Percy will reach out to clients with a full agenda and marketing assets as they become available.

About Percy:

Percy delivers real-time consumer behavior and homebuying intent data to real estate agents and mortgage lenders through consumer-focused engagement tools. Powered by unparalleled pre-mover intelligence, Percy aggregates billions of buyer activity in real-time across major real estate search portals and leading brokerage websites, helping identify prospective buyers for a specific home. Over 40% of the top 100 real estate brokerages in the US, collectively representing over 250,000 agents, rely on Percy to differentiate themselves with data and reshape the way agents and lenders capture, engage, and retain clients.

To learn more about Percy, visit https://percy.ai/.

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Mar, 08
2023
Business, Free News Articles, Product Launches, Real Estate

Mytc.ai Launches Innovative Subscription-Based AI-Powered Transaction Coordination Service for Real Estate Agents

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Mytc.ai™ has officially launched its revolutionary subscription-based transaction coordination service for real estate agents in California. By blending expert licensed transaction coordinators with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Mytc.ai offers a cost-effective solution that saves agents up to 60% on transaction coordination costs.

Traditionally, transaction coordinators charge agents upwards of $500 per transaction, making it a costly expense for agents. However, Mytc.ai's use of AI allows its coordinators to provide faster document processing, improved accuracy on signatures, and other benefits that enhance the user experience. Additionally, Mytc.ai's subscription-based model allows any agent to find the right fit for their business, with plans starting at just $199 for two transactions per month.

"We understand that real estate agents have unique needs and preferences when it comes to transaction coordination," said Benjamin Pittenger, CEO of Mytc.ai. "That's why we offer a variety of plans to ensure that any agent can find the right fit for their business."

The real estate industry is rapidly evolving, agents who aim to stay ahead must keep up with the latest trends and developments. Mytc.ai's platform allows agents to focus on what they do best - selling real estate - by outsourcing the tedious administrative work of transaction coordination to experts in the field. With Mytc.ai, agents can have peace of mind knowing that their transactions are being handled efficiently and accurately.

Mytc.ai's complete listing-to-close service includes document management, task management, contingency deadline tracking, and more. The company plans to expand to Washington state in the coming months and to every major city before the end of the year.

"We're thrilled to be at the forefront of innovation in the real estate industry," said Benjamin. "Our platform offers a more affordable and efficient way for agents to handle transaction coordination, while also utilizing the latest AI technology to provide a competitive advantage."

Real estate agents and industry experts are already praising Mytc.ai's innovative approach to transaction coordination.

"I've been using Mytc.ai for a few months now, and it's made a huge difference in my business," said Sarah Maguire, an independent real estate broker in San Francisco. "The system is simple, and I love the peace of mind that comes with knowing that my transactions are in good hands."

Mytc.ai is now accepting new agents. To learn more or to sign up for a subscription, visit https://mytc.ai/.

Related link: https://mytc.ai/

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Feb, 16
2023
Awards and Honors, Business, Free News Articles, General Editorial, Real Estate

Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving senior living community in the Cascade Mountain foothills, makes living a quality 100-year life possible

ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.

The adage "live long and die short" was coined by Roger Landry, MD, MPH, in his book titled, Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging, and it means we could all focus on living physically and intellectually active lives until the end.

Timber Ridge at Talus, managed by Life Care Services®, provides a setting to make this possible. The resort-style community, located in Issaquah, Washington, is perched on Cougar Mountain, surrounded by the Pacific Northwest's world-famous evergreens, and is part of a 630-acre master-planned community featuring a collection of well-designed neighborhoods.

Due to its location, Timber Ridge residents spend more time hiking, kayaking, birdwatching, swimming, and so much more while leaving the cleaning, cooking, and mowing to the amazing Timber Ridge team.

"When I approached 70 years old, I knew I didn't want to put the burden on my family to manage my life as I aged, and I also wanted to live near fun, active neighbors, so I chose Timber Ridge. I'm more active today than I ever was when I was working. Last year, my friends and I hiked our local trails, and we continue to stay on the move in the mountains," said resident Dawn Brislawn.

Life Plan Communities like Timber Ridge are entrance fee communities, which means residents move in when they are healthy and active and have a full continuum of care, such as assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, should they ever need it. Many communities such as Timber Ridge, feature lush amenities like resort-style swimming pools, multiple dining venues, cocktail bars, robust fitness programs, and much more.

Life Care Services (LCS), Timber Ridge's management company, was recently ranked highest in customer satisfaction with independent senior living providers for the fourth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. LCS also achieved the highest score in all six factors of independent living resident satisfaction: resident activities, community staff, the price paid for services received, resident apartment/living unit, community building and grounds, and dining.

"We are proud to be a part of the LCS family, a team recognized for providing the best independent senior living experience to residents," said Heather Turner, Executive Director at Timber Ridge.

Timber Ridge offers a high-quality, personalized, and compassionate continuum of care, should residents ever need it. U.S. News 2022-2023 Best Nursing Homes ranked Briarwood at Timber Ridge among the elite 16% of Skilled Nursing Facilities that earned the highest possible achievement.

About Timber Ridge at Talus:

Timber Ridge at Talus is the region's premier Life Plan Community, beautifully nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain in Issaquah, Washington. As the area's first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, the campus and natural settings reflect the residents' love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find this unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and a beautiful location anywhere else. When the community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors isn't visiting other parts of the world, you'll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail, or just enjoying the spectacular views. If you're looking for a different perspective on senior living near Seattle, elevate your lifestyle and outlook at Timber Ridge.

For more information about Timber Ridge, visit https://timberridgelcs.com/ or call 425-427-5200.

To learn more about Life Care Services® and the J.D. Power award, visit: https://www.lcsnet.com/news-insights/news/life-care-services-ranked-1-in-independent-living-customer-satisfaction-by-j.d.-power-for-four-consecutive-years.

Related link: https://timberridgelcs.com/

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Feb, 09
2023
Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate

Historic Lancaster Tavern – Almost As Old as the United States Itself – Heads to Auction

LANCASTER, Va. -- Might America's first president have quenched his thirst at the Lancaster Tavern and Inn, which was built circa 1790 in the Virginia town where George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided? While we will probably never know for sure, he did visit the area five times during his presidency. Since the Tavern was the only public house at the time, it's quite likely Mr. Washington bellied up to the bar and dined here. Regardless, this tavern and inn is only slightly younger than America itself, and has borne witness to much history. And now, it can be yours as it hits the market via online auction, with bids closing the morning of February 22, 2023, says the auction firm, Tranzon Fox.

Tragically, the Tavern was heavily damaged by fire in April 2020 and the innkeepers did not carry fire insurance. Two circa 1832 antique cottages - a couple of doors down from the Tavern and also in need of full renovation - are also up for auction. The cottages are colloquially referred to as the Yellow House and Purple House.

"Given the Lancaster Tavern's historical interest and its location across the road from the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society and Mary Ball Museum and Library, this is a singular opportunity to bring customers and overnight guests back to Lancaster. A quality chef could be attracted to take up residence for a revival of the inn and tavern, with supplemental income flowing from its use as an event venue with a cozy cigar lounge and wine bar cellar. Additionally, tiny homes could be added to the grounds of the cottages to accommodate more guests and tourists, and the yellow house would make a great bakery/coffee shop! I invite interested parties to attend the open house Saturday, February 18, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.," says broker/auctioneer Linda Terry.

To see photos of when the Lancaster Tavern was a thriving restaurant and B&B, visit the following link: https://tinyurl.com/Lancaster-Tavern-on-the-Web

For more information about the auction and to attend the preview, visit Tranzon's auction listing: https://www.tranzon.com/fx4713

About Tranzon:

In 2000, a group of real estate auctioneers banded together to create Tranzon, LLC, a nationwide network that revolutionized the way real estate professionals bring buyers and sellers together. Today, the Tranzon team features some of the most experienced real estate, marketing, and auction professionals in the business. Using Tranzon's Market-Making System (TM), a proven methodology for the accelerated sale of property, the company has conducted tens of thousands of successful commercial and residential auctions for clients including financial institutions, trusts, guardians, estates, and private individuals. All Tranzon companies are independently owned and operated. Tranzon Fox, VAAF 423.

Related link: https://www.tranzon.com/

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Feb, 03
2023
Awards and Honors, Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate

Percy CEO Charles Williams honored as RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker for the second consecutive year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that CEO Charles Williams has been named an RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker. Williams was honored in the Futurist category for innovation in the property technology (proptech) field that has enabled real estate brokerages to close more deals and strengthen client relationships.

The Real Estate Newsmakers award program recognizes housing leaders who have made newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry and have positively impacted the communities they serve. RISMedia editors named six categories of winners: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders and Luminaries. In 2022, Williams was recognized in the Influencer category.

"It's always so inspiring to see the incredible accomplishments of so many real estate professionals around the country, and this year's group of 2023 Newsmakers takes that concept to a whole new level," said John Featherston, founder, CEO and publisher of RISMedia. "From the creativity and innovation being implemented through our changing times, to industry records being broken, to the wonderful charitable work being done across the nation, we continue to be amazed by the ingenuity and success of these real estate professionals, over 300 of whom we are honoring on our sixth year of publishing Real Estate Newsmakers."

"As a third-generation real estate professional, I've witnessed firsthand the hoops that real estate agents jump through to identify high-intent home buyers and sellers. That's why my strategic vision for Percy centers on demystifying the time-consuming process of cultivating and converting leads," said Williams. "Receiving RISMedia's Newsmaker award for the second consecutive year strengthens my resolve to empower the real estate industry with state-of-the-art tools that harness the power of behavioral data to drive revenue."

RISMedia will honor 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers at a September 6 event held in conjunction with its 2023 CEO & Leadership Exchange. The complete list of 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers can be viewed in RISMedia's online directory or in the February issue of Real Estate magazine.

About Percy:

Percy leverages the power of housing market intelligence to help real estate brokers and mortgage lenders close more deals and build lifelong client relationships. With fully customized web pages and interactive dashboards that hook clients on homeownership data and proprietary market insights for housing professionals, Percy positions brokers and lenders as trusted advisors in the homeownership journey. More than 150 U.S. real estate brokers, including nine of the top 10 brokerages, rely on Percy to differentiate themselves with data. To learn more about Percy, visit https://percy.ai/.

About RISMedia:

For more than 40 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends and business development strategies through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine; its leading website, RISMedia.com; its premium content channel, Premier; its award-winning Housecall blog; and its iconic networking and educational events, including RISMedia's virtual Real Estate's Rocking in the New Year; RISMedia's CEO Exchange; RISMedia's Power Broker Forum, Reception & Dinner; and RISMedia's Newsmakers Reception & Dinner. Through RISMedia's content programs - including ACE, a turn-key social media content system - real estate professionals share thousands of articles, infographics and videos each day created by RISMedia editors and contributors, helping them influence hundreds of thousands of consumers as they consider buying and/or selling a home. Visit RISMedia.com, RISMedia's Premier, and ACESocial for more information.

Related link: https://percy.ai/

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Feb, 02
2023
Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate

Sequoia Real Estate Hires Regional Sales Manager to Grow Business and Maintain Unique Culture

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Statewide growth and local expertise - while that may sound like a bit of an oxymoron - it's actually what Sequoia Real Estate has in mind for its future. And Jim Enes, a Bay Area native, is the right person to propel its growth. He's been hired as the company's Regional Sales Manager and brings more than 32 years of experience to the table.

Enes' appointment to the executive team represents the beginning of an era - one that will be built on a series of stepping stones from growing and expanding new communities throughout the Bay Area to eventually being a nationally-recognized real estate brand.

Kelvin Kam, Managing Broker of Sequoia Real Estate, says that the company's short-term goal is to have 1,000 agents in 20 northern California cities and - long term - to be located in several select states coast to coast.

"We want to be that local option in every market," Kam says. "And, while that may sound like a lofty goal, with the right team and culture in place, it's achievable."

Enes is excited to enter into this new role. Prior to joining Sequoia Real Estate, Enes was the San Mateo County Team Manager at Redfin. His expertise resulted in an impressive $1.77 billion in closed sales volume.

"This was a deliberate move for me," Enes says. "After nearly three years at Redfin, I started to re-evaluate my career direction. At one point, I had run my own company for 20 years and I really enjoy helping start-ups and other businesses grow. So, when Kam presented this new opportunity, I knew it would be a great fit."

Over the years, Sequoia Real Estate has managed to grow organically and as one of the few independently-owned brokerages left in the Bay Area, it plans to keep that "stay local" momentum going. It's also committed to its culture which - according to Kam - is one that everyone wants, but is difficult to find.

"Everyone knows us for our culture," Kam says. "Our associates take it upon themselves to support each other whether it be business or personal. It's this collaborative environment that's allowed our associates to focus on their strengths and grow in their own way."

Their agents are involved with the community and multiple non-profit organizations that provide education on real estate matters such as the Women's Council of Realtors (WCR), Asian American Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), along with local real estate boards and their affiliates.

Sequoia Real Estate is known for its events throughout the year such as InvestNOW, where speakers from across the country are invited to discuss the real estate opportunities in their area. They also participate in toy drives, food drives, local races, schools and other charitable events throughout the year.

And, it's this involvement that only helps to further deepen the company's commitment to local, regional and eventually - national - relationship and community building.

About Sequoia Real Estate:

Sequoia Real Estate was founded by Kelvin Kam in 2010. Currently, it has over 100 associates in four offices in the Bay Area: San Mateo, Oakland, Pinole and San Francisco. There's also a commercial division Sequoia Commercial Group and a nonprofit Sequoia Arts Foundation.

MORE INFORMATION:

Sequoia Real Estate: https://sequoia-realestate.com/

Jim Enes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimenes/

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Feb, 01
2023
Business, Construction and Building, Free News Articles, Real Estate

We Inspect Acquires Certified Mold Inspections and The Mold Guy: Customers Benefit

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- We Inspect, LLC, a global mold inspection, consulting and health technology company, recently acquired Certified Mold Inspections and The Mold Guy. Its acquisitional goal is to unify these individually-owned family businesses under one name and to better serve the community as a whole.

We Inspect was founded in 2018 by Corey Levy and Brian Karr; Certified Mold Inspections was founded by Steve Levy in 2004; and The Mold Guy was established by Mark Levy in 2005. As individual companies, the Levy family serviced different territories and were collectively known as the number one mold and biotoxin resource for medical practitioners across the country.

"These acquisitions have provided the company with the expertise and human capital needed to expand its educational and consulting capabilities, allowing it to fulfill its mission of empowering people everywhere with the tools and services they need to create healthy homes," Karr says.

Streamlining the family business under the one We Inspect name, will now allow it to serve significantly more mold-sensitive individuals by deploying its 42 years of experience across in-person home inspections, remote consulting and educational offerings.

Unlike other mold inspection companies that rely on antiquated inspection and testing practices which oftentimes dismiss the presence of mold contamination in homes, We Inspects' #FindProveRemove framework has been shaped by the most current scientific findings and proven by more than $20 million dollars of successful mold remediations.

"The majority of mold contamination in homes is hidden, but most mold inspection companies don't understand how to find it," Karr says. "They often rely on outdated testing methods that provide false negatives 70 percent of the time which is dangerous and gives occupants a false sense of security and perpetuates chronic illness."

Karr says that what sets them apart from other mold inspection companies is their ability to find the hidden sources of mold contamination in a home.

"Once we know where it's coming from, it can be remediated and the occupant can begin to heal in their home," he says.

Additional advantages of streamlining these businesses include free training and actionable resources for medical practitioners and their patients (bridging communication gaps), #moldfinders: RADIO podcast, scholarships, discounts for mold-affected people worldwide, DIY home screens and consulting services for anyone regardless of where they live or their financial situation.

About We Inspect, LLC:

We Inspect is a global mold inspection, consulting, and health technology company that helps mold-sensitive individuals regain their health through education and the environmental assessment and testing of their homes and buildings for mold, mycotoxins and other indoor pathogens. It has helped thousands of people across six continents to create homes that support their ability to heal from mold-related illnesses.

MORE INFORMATION:

https://yesweinspect.com/

MULTIMEDIA:

PODCAST (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moldfinders-radio/id1515039084

Related link: https://yesweinspect.com/

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Jan, 26
2023
Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate, Reports and Studies

Down Payment Resource’s Q4 2022 Homeownership Program Index shows homebuyer assistance programs have increased in number for fifth consecutive quarter

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced findings from its latest Homeownership Program Index (HPI). The firm's analysis of 2,351 homebuyer assistance programs in its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database revealed that the net number of homebuyer assistance programs increased by 1.82% from Q3 to Q4 2022. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter the number of homebuyer assistance programs has grown.

Methodology

Published quarterly, DPR's HPI surveys the funding status, eligibility rules and benefits of U.S. homebuyer assistance programs administered by state and local housing finance agencies, municipalities, nonprofits and other housing organizations. DPR communicates with over 1,200 program providers throughout the year to track and update the country's wide range of homeownership programs, including down payment and closing cost programs, Mortgage Credit Certificates and affordable first mortgages, in the DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database.

Key Findings

The Q4 2022 HPI examined a total of 2,351 homebuyer assistance programs that were active as of January 6, 2023. Key findings are as follows:

* The net number of homebuyer assistance programs is up. The total number of programs increased by 42 in Q4 2022. Among them were five nationwide or multi-state programs and seven statewide programs.

* Support for first-time homebuyers increased. The number of programs dedicated to supporting first-time homebuyers now totals 1,315, up from 1,291 in Q3 2022.

* Support for multifamily homebuyers increased. Programs that support multifamily homeownership saw a 5.5% increase over Q3 2022. These programs now make up 29.3% of all homebuyer assistance offerings.

"While economic roadblocks caused the percentage of programs actively receiving funding to decrease marginally in Q4, homebuyer assistance still saw steady growth in 2022," said DPR CEO Rob Chrane. "Until home prices and mortgage rates decline and the housing market recovers, down payment assistance will be a crucial source of financial support for homebuyers that lack the savings to cover an inflated down payment."

A more detailed analysis of the Q4 2022 HPI findings, including infographics and examples of many of the programs described in this release, can be found on DPR's website at https://downpaymentresource.com/professional-resource/homebuyer-assistance-offerings-increase-for-the-fifth-consecutive-quarter-in-q4-2022/.

For a complete list of homebuyer assistance programs by state, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HPI-state-by-state-data.Q42022.pdf.

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is an award-winning technology provider helping the housing industry connect homebuyers with the homebuyer assistance they need. With toolsets tailored for real estate agents, multiple listing services and mortgage lenders, DPR's technology empowers housing professionals to make affordable home financing opportunities more accessible while growing business and forging referral partnerships. The only organization to track the details of every U.S. homebuyer assistance program, DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises, think tanks and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 500,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

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