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ALTA shakes up leadership team with staff promotions

Housing Wire

She ensured the association continued to provide networking and educational opportunities to the title insurance industry within the new platform. Steve Gottheim, who has been with ALTA since 2009, was promoted to general counsel. WFG reports its highest volume months ever during Q2 and Q3 of 2020.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.

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The Apple Peeled - Ask the Experts: Market Dynamics with Jonathan Miller

Miller Samuel

The 10-year Challenge (2009 vs. 2019). Some analysts are even comparing the current cycle to the last downturn and the housing bubble in 2009, but Miller outlined quite a few differences between then and now. In 2009, the average discount from listing was 10.2%. And, in-turn, when the market falls, it will fall forever.

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Help for troubled borrowers is on the way. But will it come soon enough?

Housing Wire

The recent experience with state distribution of rental assistance and unemployment insurance is perhaps a preview of the challenges ahead. States, overwhelmed with claims and understaffed, also had problems paying unemployment insurance. Up to the task? billion at its peak in February 2021.

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How to select appraisal comps

Appraisal Today

acre lot, built in 2009 This elegant, Georgian mansion is said to be owned by a former executive with ties to the Grey Goose vodka fortune. The 24-room residence was custom built in 2009 and is loaded with exquisite finishes. It can impact home values, insurance costs, and the overall stability of a housing market.” “The

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Fed retreat from MBS market sparks short-term uncertainty

Housing Wire

When new MBS runoff-replacement contraction program will begin is not clear at this point. in 2009 to 1.9% Making up the balance of the agency MBS purchaser sector are Life insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, credit unions, broker/dealers, state and local governments, households and nonprofits, Recursion notes.

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Everything You Need to Know About Closing Cost Credits

Lamacchia Realty

Around 2009 all mortgage companies and regulators put a stop to it. The buyers will usually cover the loan origination fee, the mortgage escrow account, title insurance, and home appraisal fee. Fees charged for obtaining a mortgage Title insurance for both lender and owner. That is no longer allowed.

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