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The Apple Peeled - Ask the Experts: Market Dynamics with Jonathan Miller

Miller Samuel

The 10-year Challenge (2009 vs. 2019). Some analysts are even comparing the current cycle to the last downturn and the housing bubble in 2009, but Miller outlined quite a few differences between then and now. In 2009, the average discount from listing was 10.2%. That approach can lead to overreaction.

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Everything You Need to Know About Closing Cost Credits

Lamacchia Realty

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COST CREDITS Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how closing cost credits work. Closing cost credits doesn’t hurt the seller in any way. In fact, they help sellers because many buyers cannot buy without them. That is no longer allowed.

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Help for troubled borrowers is on the way. But will it come soon enough?

Housing Wire

The recent experience with state distribution of rental assistance and unemployment insurance is perhaps a preview of the challenges ahead. States, overwhelmed with claims and understaffed, also had problems paying unemployment insurance. Up to the task? billion at its peak in February 2021.

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Subject Property Location in Appraisals

Appraisal Today

E&O Insurance Update 2022 – Claims, State Boards, Discrimination, etc. 2022 E&O Insurance – Where to Get Insurance, What to look for in a policy, etc. 2022 E&O Insurance Brokers. 2022 E&O Insurance – Where to Get Insurance, What to look for in a policy, etc. June 28, 2022.

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How owner finance investing works and how to navigate it (with Brandon Smith, 13+ years of investing and lending experience) – Real Estate Real Fast EP9

Listing Spark

It usually involves wrapping the existing mortgage and obtaining title insurance from a title company. When doing a wrap, the hardest part is getting insurance in order to satisfy due on sale calls. If you’re doing a wrap, the number one thing is insurance. We’re seller direct. Key takeaways. [00:03:41]

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What Is a Foreclosure and How Does it Work?

Quicken Loans

Foreclosure purchases thrived in 2009-2010 when a recession-battered housing market hit its peak foreclosure rate. Or, if there is an escrow shortage due to a rise in property taxes or insurance premiums, the escrow payment will increase. However, a motivated seller doesn’t always mean the home will sell for dirt cheap.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. Common fears are that their insurer will increase their premium or decline to renew their policy.