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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

Earlier this year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac modified their Seller Guides and provided guidance on several policy areas to support mortgage originations. The American Land Title Association , the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors all endorse the legislation.

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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. What Exactly is Defective Drywall?

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Top brokerage execs see silver linings in commission lawsuits

Housing Wire

Real estate executives disagree on many things, but nearly everyone agrees that the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement agreement , if approved by the court (a big if), would generate significant change within the industry. In terms of transparency, I don’t think we have anything to fear here.

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Inside Redfin’s unique, brave and vulnerable business model

Housing Wire

In July, the National Association of Realtors reported that 87% of its over 1.5 Living on commissions often means getting paid more for convincing a buyer to increase their acceptable price range or coaxing a seller to hold out for a more lucrative deal. million members are independent contractors.

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HOUSING ‘TRIFECT’ PUTTING SQUEEZE ON BUYERS

Will Springer Realtor

also the oldest age of a first-timer ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). After peaking in 2004 at 69%, this country’s homeownership rate has slipped to 66%. The single-family housing market is sluggish, as many prospective buyers and sellers have chosen to focus on enjoying the many weeks of beautiful weather.

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