Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Existing home prices are up 3.9% NAR ‘s existing home sales report on Thursday gives us insight into the why factor. The median existing-home price for all housing types in August was $407,100, an increase of 3.9% history, and we all paid the price with massive home price gains in a short amount of time.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2021

Home prices in the U.S. Homes sold in March were on the market for 21 days, per the report, the shortest period between listing and sale since 2012. Homes sold in March were on the market for 21 days, per the report, the shortest period between listing and sale since 2012. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 2, 2021

Spring is one of the most popular selling seasons – and it’s right around the corner. Are you preparing to sell your house? You don’t just want to sell it as is. Here are a few things you should consider to ensure your home sells fast and you get the best deal! This way, your home will smell inviting.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2023

Since signing on to The Agency in mid-July, she has already brought $5 million in existing home inventory online and $8 million in builder listings to the firm. Garza is joining The Agency after nine years at Rogers Healy Associates , where she closed $20 million in sale volume last year. Rizo is coming to The Agency from Douglas Elliman.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2021

If you’re a first-time homebuyer (or you already own a home), you’ve heard of mortgage loans. But there’s another type of loan, not too many people are familiar with that can make the home buying process much easier. Homebuyers use these temporary loans to finance their new home while waiting for their current home to sell.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In an update to its selling guide , Fannie Mae announced Wednesday that it was expanding the use of attorney opinion letters in lieu of title insurance. Earlier this month the Community Home Lenders of America submitted a letter to the FHFA expressing its support for the use of AOLs.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

VR homes have revolutionized the way properties are showcased, offering unparalleled interactive virtual tours. These immersive experiences enable prospective buyers to explore properties in three dimensions from the comfort of their homes. While VR has transformed various industries, it is in real estate where its impact truly shines.

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Houston Properties

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Looking to sell your Houston home fast and for the most money? Check out these top 10 home staging ideas to help you increase the value of your home.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increased demand for smart home technology as consumers continue to embrace a digital lifestyle. Why smart home technology now? It may seem counterintuitive in this climate to invest, however, there are many economically sound reasons to deploy smart home technology now.”.

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Mashvisor

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In this article we will provide you with the 9 best home selling tips 2022 to make sure that you sell your property at the maximum price possible. Are you…

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2021

If you’re selling your home, you probably don’t want it to be a slow process. . Want to make sure your home moves quickly? A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. Here’s how to get an instant offer on your home. Price it right.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) submitted a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) expressing its support for the use of attorney opinion letters (AOLs) on Wednesday. The letter notes that as of April 2022, selling guides for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac allow for the use of AOLs “ in limited circumstances.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

on homeowners who are more likely to sell, thereby optimizing their lead gen strategy. It provides a select list of homeowners most likely to sell in the next 12 months. Drive leads to home valuation landing pages It’s the 21st century. Then, drive traffic to your home valuation page using social media or targeted advertising.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Buying and selling a home can be a confusing, intimidating process. Maybe you are focusing on empty nesters looking to downsize or clients looking for vacation homes they want to rent out in the off-season. Help them better understand and retain information by providing resources they can take home.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Zillow launched its iBuying solution, Zillow Offers in its 25th market Wednesday morning: Homeowners in Jacksonville, Florida can now sell their home directly to Zillow. Through the Zillow Offers program, if the home qualifies, the owner will receive an initial cash offer from Zillow within 48 hours.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on Wednesday to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” We are on a journey of continuous improvement to make the home valuation process more efficient and accurate. “We

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

Let’s be honest – affording a home isn’t always easy. In this market where homes are selling like hot potatoes, it might seem like everyone can afford to buy a house, but that’s not true. Even with today’s low interest rates, affording a home can be a challenge. Buying a home? Here’s the scoop.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 19, 2024

10 MOST EXPENSIVE TOWNS IN RHODE ISLAND As we saw in our 2023 Year in Review Housing Report , home prices continue to rise across Rhode Island. The average selling price for a home hit $532,592 by year’s end, an increase of 7.7% In 2023, there were 29 home sales, with an average selling price of $1,965,638.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s no secret that homeowners search online to find a listing agent who can sell their home quickly and for top dollar. In this SmartZip review, we’ll look at how SmartZip’s suite of products use data, predictive analytics, automated marketing and lead nurturing to target homeowners who are ready to sell their homes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In his testimony, Gansho confirmed that NAR’s “Antitrust Compliance Guide” states that members should not discuss fees with competitors and that agents should never use statements such as, “I’d like to lower the commission, but no one will show your house.” On the home sale at issue, Ellis said she paid 6% commission on the home sale.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2023

Dubbed the “ Same Day Mortgage ,” the program is aimed at giving a competitive edge to first-time buyers who are competing against the all-cash buyers who make up 28% of home purchases, the lender said. Once a homebuyer is approved, the borrower can close on the home in as little as 10 days, according to the company.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

In addition, the credit rating agency expects mortgage rates to move even higher in 2023 and home prices to decline by up to 5%. “We Home prices decelerated for seven consecutive months in October, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index , posting a yearly gain of 9.2%.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

When we contemplate the potential of AI and Web3 technologies in real estate , it goes beyond simply revolutionizing how consumers search for homes and take ownership of assets. The future is within reach, and AI serves as the guiding light leading us toward a new era of real estate brilliance.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

When you go to buy a home , your mortgage lender will almost always order a home appraisal. They want to verify the home’s worth. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. Here’s how to get an instant offer on your home. The purpose?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that existing home sales for April came in at 5.41 But, the savagely unhealthy data line was that home prices are up 14.8%. home-price growth data. NAR Research : The median existing-home price for all housing types in May was $407,600, up 14.8% million , down 3.4%

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2021

According to a study conducted by Buildword , 53% of buyers who purchased a fixer-upper exceeded their budget, compared to 15% of buyers who purchased a turnkey home. Keep reading to learn whether a turnkey home or fixer-upper is the right option for you: More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. The costs to fix up a home varies.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2022

You buy rental properties to invest in and then eventually sell and earn capital gains. Before you sell, though, there are certain considerations you must make to ensure you handle the transaction right. Options to Sell a Rental Property. If you decide to sell while you have tenants, you have a big decision to make.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These virtual marketplaces provide efficiency, transparency and accurate information to facilitate home transactions. That requires real estate professionals to cooperate with each other by sharing pertinent information with competitors regarding the home and about the terms of a potential transaction.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Know the basics about each major home loan program and financing terms/options, and connect them with a trusted mortgage professional who can help them find the best mortgage solution for their specific needs. Are they in a situation where they can compete for a home if necessary? Should they buy first or sell first?

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2021

But even though home prices are at record highs , buyers are still in the market. Are you in the market for a home? A buyer in Austin, Texas paid $1 million over a home’s listing price. According to the founder of The Agency Texas, Thomas Brown , the buyer was bidding for a home against multiple offers. Listing prices?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2024

Shannon Baldwin: At Milestones, our core mission is to help mortgage professionals get closer to consumers by delivering ongoing value throughout the entire journey of buying, moving, owning and selling — not just the few months spent transacting. From the consumer’s perspective, homeownership can often be overwhelming.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

As some borrowers exit forbearance and consider selling their homes, they could use some guidance to ensure they’re making the right decision. Using Xome’s Xpert Seller Program, servicers can help borrowers determine the best marketing strategy list and sell their homes. Joe Cutrona: Today, with nearly 2.2.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Here’s a monthly guide to party and event ideas to keep your pipeline flowing all year. January: Host a ‘Happy New Year’ party, or a ‘How to winterize your home’ video message. Bring them to new-home builder representatives and ask for their resale referrals. October: Hold a pumpkin-fest!!

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Home prices?are At the same time, rising home prices? homes to sell quicker than before??Brokers, Homes that are priced correctly sell faster and often sell higher than those that were priced too high and?sit?through through several rounds of reductions before they finally sell.?Being

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Mortgage demand picked up in recent weeks due to rates declining to 6% levels and a massive backlog of homes under construction, as mentioned by HousingWire ‘s lead analyst Logan Mohtashami in a recent column. It’s positive news for an industry that has recently dealt with a lackluster amount of inventory. Barnes said.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2023

Capturing potential homebuyers Executives emphasized the company is well positioned to target the purchase market through its client engagement programs – which includes Rocket Money, Rocket Rewards, Rocket Signature Card and the home buying plan.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

Recently, Fannie Mae updated its selling guide and aligned industry policy with Freddie Mac. The best innovations in the insurance improve the home-buying experience. Some vendors push alternative title insurance products that are marketed as cheaper options.

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