Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed last week the changes it would like to see in how real estate agents and brokers are compensated through its statement of interest filed in the MLS Property Information Network commission lawsuit , few in the real estate industry were surprised by the agency’s desire to decouple commissions.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Preventing sellers and listing agents from setting buyer-broker commissions would promote greater price competition and innovation in the market for brokers’ services,” the DOJ wrote in the filing. Originally filed in 2020 in U.S.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Justice Department is not free to ignore the principles of contract law and fair dealing that bind every other party before the courts,” he added. The district court’s decision that the government must be held to the terms of its 2020 settlement agreement is correct and should be affirmed.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

The creation of the NFT real estate market thrusts a spotlight onto a Silicon Valley company specifically throwing itself into real estate, blockchain and NFTs. It also gives real estate agents ideas. How a real estate NFT works today…. Bitcoin is perhaps the best-known cryptocurrency.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. I think listing agents are going to win. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the U.S.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. As the home buyer of this piece of real estate, you’re entitled to choose the title company.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Brimming with coursework that is up to date with current trends, expect to receive insight on issues facing Ohio real estate agents today. From agency relationships to local government regulations and more, every topic is inspired by the property types and types of transactions you’ll encounter as an Ohio real estate agent.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Starting in July, the government-sponsored enterprise will allow remote inspections on some refinance loans it buys. A certification lightens the legal liability of bias. An agent does a floorplan scan when they make a listing. The seller accepts it; they go into contract. An offer comes in at 5 p.m. that afternoon.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. As the home buyer of this piece of real estate, you’re entitled to choose the title company.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on agent concessions, History of appraisal bias back to 1930s, “one mile” rule and bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. You are “graded” on how close you come to the sales price.

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

However, refinancing will also incur additional closing costs, such as appraisal fees and legal expenses, which the borrower should consider before making a decision. We have provided reliable real estate lending, sales, and appraisals for four decades in Victoria, BC.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 23, 2024

    Exploitive Lending and Mortgage Relief There have been 35 mortgage relief scams filed by the Federal Trade Commission in recent years, in which scammers promise to negotiate your rate with mortgage lenders, audit loan paperwork or provide legal services for a fee. Some pretend to be with the government.  Other

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Train future appraisers, collateral underwriters, AMC staff, real estate agents, and others in real estate appraisal. A variety of attorney work is available, including estate appraisals, divorce appraisals, consulting, expert testimony, and appraisal reviews.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

A closing is usually attended by the buyer, the seller, both real estate agents and the lender. Closing of escrow is the responsibility of the escrow agent. Comps : Or comparable sales, are homes in a given area that have sold within the past six months that a real estate agent uses to determine a home's value.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

There is administrative time involved, as well as legal factors. Ryan’s blog focuses on local real estate agents and market conditions, a most excellent method of becoming the “go-to” appraiser and getting lots of referrals from agents. First, the burden on borrowers. They start the row.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 26, 2022

It only has an elevator, no stairs,” Barnett (real estate agent) explains. To read lots of details, including the legal ruling, plus appraiser comments, click here. ==. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($647,200 or less) increased to 5.65

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 1, 2023

To see the listing, click here == Dos and Don’ts of Sharing Comparable Sales By: McKissock Excerpts: When real estate agents provide relevant comparable sales to appraisers, it certainly benefits both parties. The rules governing the appraisal industry can swing wildly and often. Worth reading. percent from 6.71

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Let’s dive into what real estate agents can expect from the Buckeye State as we continue in 2022. Consider this: Central Ohio homes under contract in June 2021 proved to be the best for the month and a record high for any month, ever! Offer a Land Contract: What is a land contract?

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. COVID-19 and subsequent government actions have dumped gasoline on wealth inequality in ways that we don’t fully understand yet. However, in real estate, it should make the value of the assets larger in dollar terms.

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PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

This fee will cover the attorney preparing and reviewing agreements and contracts. State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing. Often, the seller will pay this fee, but it can depend on how competitive the housing market is or what the specific HOA contract dictates. Closing Fee.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

allow a commercial broker to counsel a client on commercial real estate investment matters, such as goals, alternatives, resources, constraints, and timing; Question 4: How accurate are commercial real estate appraisals? .; ODRE handles licenses for commercial real estate appraisers, brokers, salespeople, and more.

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Quicken Loans

APRIL 12, 2021

Foreclosure : the legal process in which a lender or mortgage investor takes back unpaid property. Foreclosed home or REO: a property that has gone through the foreclosure process and is now owned by the lender or bank, also known as a real estate owned property (REO). Government mortgage relief programs.

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