Quicken Loans

MAY 12, 2021

We spoke with Lindsay Villasenor, a Rocket Mortgage ® operations director, to get some insight on what happens when only one spouse is on a mortgage. If you’re married and you’re taking the plunge into the real estate market, here’s what you should know about buying a house with only one spouse on the loan. It can: Raise your taxes.

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Movoto

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here’s a complete guide to what to expect at your home closing. So what is closing, exactly, and what does it consist of? A home closing—also known as the settlement—refers to the date when a property’s title and deed are transferred to the buyer, officially making them the new owner. There’s just one step left: closing.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Below we provide insight into buying land in Ohio, what to consider, how to find land to buy in Ohio, hiring land brokers, and more! What Should I Consider When Buying Land? Unlike other investments of value, buying land is often a safe investment. Land is a limited resource, has permanence, and appreciates in value.

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Quicken Loans

APRIL 12, 2021

Before you purchase a foreclosed home, it’s important to understand what foreclosure is, why people enter into foreclosure and what to consider when buying a foreclosed home. What Is Foreclosure? It can be hard to pass up a good deal, especially when it’s on a large purchase like a home.

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The Colorado Real Estate Blog

JULY 11, 2017

While transferring a real estate title in Colorado is a relatively straightforward procedure, you must decide what type of deed to use, and that is a crucial decision. For any type of real estate title transfer, you’ll need to fill out the appropriate forms and have all parties sign in front of a notary. The [ ]

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 24, 2023

What more could you ask for? An escape is tantalizing. It’s a getaway from the downtown lights, respite from business board rooms, relief from everyday chaos. A condominium lifestyle is typically one of cozy living within monoliths of steel that emphasize lifestyle conveniences and proximity to urban activities. How about 3000+ sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 31, 2022

Unlike many parts of the country, the growth in King County outside of the Seattle borders is slowing. Census data show that since the 1990s expansion of the suburbs has ebbed significantly even while the county’s population has grown to become the 13 th largest in the nation. Why might that be? The plan regulates land use in a range of categories.

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Cornerstone

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

There were analysts who expressed concern that once forbearance plans expired, the real estate market could see a foreclosure surge, similar to what followed the housing bubble 15 years prior. percent sold their home in a short sale or used a deed-in-lieu (a title transfer of the home back to the lender to relieve mortgage debt).

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Padove Appraisal Service

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

In this blog entry, I will explain how this technique is used. The next step is to understand what a comparable sale is. An estimate of value for the property is what we are working towards. What similarities make a sale a comparable sale ? The final negotiated sale price reflects those market forces in action.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 2, 2022

But the transaction likely will fail to succeed if issues are found with the deed of trust, better known as title. Preparing a home for sale includes dozens – or even hundreds – of steps choreographed between seller, agent and other key individuals. CC&Rs prohibit certain types of improvements to a residence, for example.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 17, 2021

What Is Delayed Financing? What if you invested that money? What if you had major renovations for your new home in mind? Paying for a house with cash has definite perks. Did you know that paying cash rather than getting a mortgage could help you win a bidding war when buying a new home? Low Interest Rates.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

In this blog, we will explore the ins and outs of home appraisals, including their importance, how they affect mortgage loans and home equity, and the step-by-step process of ordering a home appraisal quickly. When it comes to buying, selling, or refinancing a home, one important step in the process is getting a home appraisal.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 9, 2020

One of the most common questions we get from our home sellers at ListingSpark is “How do I determine what my closing costs are”? Document Preparation: When you close, there are several documents you sign such as the warranty deed. This could easily differ from state to state, but we find most markets in Texas tend to be similar.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 23, 2023

Take a closer look at how FSBOs are changing in Texas and what you can do to benefit from the uptick in these property sales, both on the buy side and the sale side of the transaction. In Dallas, the median home price in Q1 of 2023 was $372,400; the Austin market saw median house prices reach $467,900 at the same time.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 10, 2021

The idea behind a preapproval is simple: Before checking out what’s on the market, you should be confident that you know how much a lender will loan you. So, you’ve decided you’d like to buy a home. Maybe you’ve tried contacting a real estate agent, who probably told you to call back after you’ve been “preapproved.” How long does it take?

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

What Is a Conservation Easement in Ohio? For instance, in Ohio, “A Deed of Conservation Easement” is recorded in the county where the land is located. The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President.

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DataMaster

JUNE 15, 2023

Note: This blog post about short-term rentals was originally posted on Class Valuation’s site on May 11, 2022. What do short-term rentals mean for appraisers? In 2018, the GSEs changed policy to allow hosts of Airbnb, VRBO, Vacasa… etc. This is creating significant friction in the lending environment.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 3, 2023

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! Wonder what AMCs think about that! Appraising vs. the Public Good? It is a Very Special Place.

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DataMaster

JUNE 15, 2023

Note: This blog post about short-term rentals was originally posted on Class Valuation’s site on May 11, 2022. What do short-term rentals mean for appraisers? In 2018, the GSEs changed policy to allow hosts of Airbnb, VRBO, Vacasa… etc. This is creating significant friction in the lending environment.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

2024 Updated UAD and URAR – What does It Mean for You? What exactly does this mean? In this post, we’re providing an overview of the UAD and URAR, what’s changing, and what benefits these changes will bring. How will these UAD and URAR changes be beneficial? See below for more timeline information.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Appraising Odd Properties: What’s the Weirdest Property You’ve Appraised Recently? To gain insight into these types of assignments, we asked our appraisal community, “What’s the weirdest property you’ve appraised recently?” Odd properties tend to be challenging yet rewarding in terms of the fee. The stories behind them are lengthy.” “It

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The Robert Weiler Company

MAY 14, 2021

What Is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will, and How Does That Relate to Probate? What Is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will, and How Does That Relate to Probate? Recently, a beloved Canadian reached the milestone age of 90, joining a group of more than 2 million strong south of his native border. He’s not even 30.

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Movoto

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A property’s APN gets recorded on county parcel maps to demarcate property lines, assess taxes, determine the exact property location , and for deed information. A property’s APN gets recorded on county parcel maps to demarcate property lines, assess taxes, determine the exact property location , and for deed information.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 9, 2024

As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, the nation’s attention may not have been completely fixed on a descending Waterford crystal ball in Times Square. Instead, many eyes may have been captivated by something else dropping – interest rates. Treasurys and mortgage-backed securities. and nearly 90% enjoy rates below 6.0%.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 2, 2023

In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of a retrospective appraisal for estate and tax purposes for the heirs of an estate. We will explain what a retrospective appraisal is, how it works, and how it can help reduce the tax burden on an estate. What is a Retrospective Appraisal? How Does a Retrospective Appraisal Work?

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Hood Homes Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The Seller’s Disclosure is required by law, but ultimately not very useful Do your own due diligence on a property, including a third party inspection ! The seller is responsible to keep the seller’s disclosure updated. Texas Seller’s Disclosure Law. The Seller’s Disclosure is required under Texas State law. In the Contract.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 6, 2022

He briefly published a magazine to acquaint the wider public with what was better known on the West Coast as California Bungalows. Jud Yoho is a special – yet, obscure – name in Seattle history. He helped revolutionize traditional home living and kick-started a new form of consumerism from his introduction to our area of the Craftsman home.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

homes shy of what’s needed today. Click to expand any image or graphic from my newsletters and blog posts.) Is the dream of homeownership going the way of the dodo? First, let’s set the scene: Housing inventory is shrinking year to year in most parts of the country and there are no signs of significant replenishment over the horizon.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

Home prices are overheating, mortgage rates are inching up from the start of the year and the supply of homes is in an unseasonable valley – far from its Mt. Rainier-esque peak of a decade past! It’s both fascinating and frustrating to watch. One of the reasons for the continued home-sales intensity – in any season – is a key group of “new” buyers.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 19, 2021

What is an accessory dwelling unit? What is a two-family property? Fannie Mae defines a two family as a property that consists of a structure that provides living space (dwelling units) for two families, although ownership of the structure is evidenced by a single deed. Don’t miss our Pro-Series webinar on Wednesday, Nov.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Essentially, white residents used these associations to prevent Blacks from moving into their neighborhoods through explicit race-based covenant language written into property deeds. Here we are again, facing a protracted geo-political battle that has repercussions around the globe. The figure was 70% only 10 years ago.

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