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Navigating the Move: Logistics of a Smooth Home Selling Transition

Lamacchia Realty

NAVIGATING THE MOVE: LOGISTICS OF A SMOOTH HOME SELLING TRANSITION Selling your home comes with its unique set of challenges. The thought of packing up years of memories and coordinating the logistics can be daunting. Bigger repairs might pose financial and logistical problems. It’s also just as crucial to be ready to adapt.

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MLSs, local associations help members navigate changes tied to NAR settlement

Housing Wire

While the news of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement in the commission lawsuits may have created panic at some brokerages , local Realtor associations and Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) said they were not only anticipating the news but were prepared for it.

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Affordability boosts Indianapolis housing market 

Housing Wire

Indianapolis is a hub for logistics businesses, including the world’s second-largest FedEx Express hub and the divisional headquarters for freight and transportation giant CSX. The market in Indianapolis is very cyclical,” Carrie Holle, Realtor and principal of the Carrie Holle Group with Compass , told HousingWire. 10, 2023. “The

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

AGENT VS. REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. What many consumers don’t realize is there are some key distinctions of a REALTOR® that will benefit them in their real estate endeavors. What is NAR?

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Appraisers raise alarm on AMC revenue-sharing models

Housing Wire

In a shrinking mortgage market, fee pressures are the main challenge for appraisers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. In 2023, nearly half of appraisers surveyed said fee pressure was their biggest challenge, up 20 percentage points since last year.

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FHFA rescinds controversial DTI LLPA

Housing Wire

Mortgage industry lobbyists and practitioners alike complained that the fee was “unworkable” and would result in logistical and compliance nightmares, as well as confusion and mistrust from borrowers. “I The non-DTI-based fees went into effect officially on May 1 but practically have been in effect since mid-March. “We

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Yellen vows economic shakeup if confirmed for Treasury

Housing Wire

In addition to overseeing and aiding in the logistics of the relief package, Yellen said she will play a key role in pushing the Biden administration’s economic agenda on Capitol Hill. Janet Yellen is someone I think is universally accepted and admired.”.

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