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Home sellers are returning to the market

Housing Wire

It’s still April, so there could be as many as eight more weeks of seller growth in the spring housing market. And seller growth is happening pretty much everywhere across the country, with Florida and Texas leading the way. The bearish take is that there are many more sellers than buyers and inventory is rising.

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Incenter Lender Services promotes Sara Parrish to COO

Housing Wire

Philadelphia-based Incenter Lender Services has promoted Sara Parrish to chief operating officer amid a plan to attract independent mortgage banks (IMBs) with variable-cost services. ” Incenter has businesses focused on capital markets, loan diligence, student lending, insurance, property tax, accounting and marketing. .

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Mortgage rates continue to climb beyond 7%

Housing Wire

Mortgage rate shot up again last week as the bond market continues to grapple with a growing economy in the run up to the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 5.55% a year ago at this time. Other indices showed even higher mortgage rates.

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Demystifying Closing Costs: What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Expect

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Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, understanding these costs is essential for a smooth transaction. Let's delve into the intricacies of closing costs, what they entail, and how they impact both buyers and sellers. What are Closing Costs?

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Top 5 mortgage terms to know before you buy a house

Housing Wire

The mortgage application process can be a confusing one — especially if you’ve never gone through it before. Here are the top five mortgage-related terms you’ll want in your arsenal: 1. Here are the top five mortgage-related terms you’ll want in your arsenal: 1. Fixed-rate mortgage. Are you planning to buy a home in 2021?

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Opinion: Local MLS broker marketplaces, rules equitably advance American homeownership

Housing Wire

Class action attorneys allege real estate commission rates are too high and buyer brokers are being paid too much due to NAR rules. Listing brokers make offers of compensation to buyer brokers who bring a buyer to the table. And if those same consumers had to go it alone without buyer representation?

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Is 2021 a good time to sell your house?

Housing Wire

Last year, buyer demand increased due to record low mortgage rates. That said, because of those low mortgage rates, and fewer houses on the market, home prices went up. To put it simply, the last half of 2020 was a seller’s market. Low-interest rates are great for potential buyers. But will 2021 be the same?