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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?”

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” in question.

HOA 390
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Unexpected HOA Rules New Homeowners Should Know

Eppraisal

Homeowners associations (HOAs) come with pros and cons. HOAs can retain the value of a home because the surrounding neighborhood must meet certain standards. HOAs can retain the value of a home because the surrounding neighborhood must meet certain standards. They even clarify the type of post, measurements and paint finish.

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All you Should Know About HOAs in Florida

Lamacchia Realty

ALL YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FLORIDA HOAs. Purchasing a home in an area with HOA fees can be tricky, especially since many people aren’t familiar with the process. Although it might not seem so at first, HOAs in Florida are there to help you as a homeowner. HOAs in Florida - what are they? Hire professionals for help.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Lisa Dunn

Housing Wire

How many brokerages would keep hundreds of non-producing agents on as employees? If real estate agents lose their independent contractor status, this could end the traditional brokerage model as we know it, which may or may not be a good thing. It is still making its way through congress.

HOA 364
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Townhouse vs. single-family house, factors to consider

Housing Wire

Install a pool, paint the shutters or add a second master bedroom (unless you have an HOA, that is.). Take a look at your budget, consider your needs and preferences, and consider talking to a real estate agent for more guidance. Another nice perk? You can do what you want with the property. The bottom line.

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As title insurance volume shrinks, workers take on more tasks

Housing Wire

Other top challenges included “educating real estate agents and consumers” (26%) and “generating new business” (24%). However, as the market has slowed, PropLogix believe the percentage of title agents feeling that generating new business is their greatest challenge has increased.

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