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Buyers viewed just eight homes before making their purchase

Housing Wire

In 2021, homebuyers who successfully purchased a home viewed a median of only eight properties before completing their transaction, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors , published on Tuesday. In 2021, 95% of buyers use online tools to look for houses, with 51% reporting that they found their eventual home online.

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Consumer protection is what title insurance is all about

Housing Wire

Even as home prices began to decrease last year, mortgage rates remained high, leading both buyers and sellers to stay out of the housing market. Existing home sales fell to their lowest point in nearly 30 years in 2023, while the median price of a home reached a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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What to Do If The Home You’re Buying has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

Between the years 2004-2008, large shipments of drywall were imported to the United States from overseas. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall. With this in mind, buyers need to be thorough and diligent in protecting themselves.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Illinois REALTORS Best Illinois real estate school for accommodating different learning styles Overall Rating: 4.2 Unlike other real estate schools, Illinois REALTORS is also the only advocate for private property rights at the state capitol in Springfield, Illinois, and in communities across the state. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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This Isn’t a Bubble

Empire Appraisal Group

source: ‘This Isn’t a Bubble’ | Realtor Magazine. housing market is on a hot streak with double-digit annual gains in home prices, bidding wars, and surging buyer demand. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of REALTORS®, agrees. ‘This Isn’t a Bubble’. He told Axios last month: “This is not a bubble.

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What to Do If a Home You’re Looking to Buy has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

This defective drywall was imported mostly between 2004-2008. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall. The best way to protect yourself as a buyer is by having an inspection. What Should Buyers do if Defective Drywall is Found?

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Lamacchia Realty Opens in Fall River and Enters Bristol County Market

Lamacchia Realty

I am very excited to welcome all the Right Choice Realtors and staff into our Lamacchia Family. Lamacchia Realty has been serving buyers and sellers in Bristol County for over a decade but has been waiting for the perfect opportunity to open a branch office location. Dawn was also once a recipient of Local REALTOR® of the Year in 2003.

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