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The risk of zero-down loans while the Fed talks recession

Housing Wire

Since many people think of housing as a wealth creator — and we want more Americans to have more wealth — then the government needs to make sure demand stays high enough for that wealth product to grow. The entire system has to be designed to inflate the price over time. Remember, the system is designed to keep home prices inflated.

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Lamacchia Realty Announces Top Producing REALTORS® for April 2022

Lamacchia Realty

Over the 18 years of her real estate career, she has earned a plethora of REALTOR® designations and recognitions, including the industry recognition of 10 Best in Middlesex County for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Real Estate Professionals. Kelly joined the 2021 Lamacchia Realty President’s Club for the first time !

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VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals

Appraisal Today

The housing market is cooling-off. Two percent of newly originated mortgages were originated to subprime borrowers, a sharp contrast to the 12% average seen between 2003-2007.”. As housing demand wanes due to rising mortgage rates and high home prices, the housing market has likely started to balance out.