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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

Housing Wire

There had been nearly one-third of buyers who waived an inspection or appraisal contingency, but the last month it fell to just over 20% for both. The last high among all-cash buyers was seen at 35% in 2014. While this data series is shorter, it does reflect a slight ease that mirrors the number of offers for every home.

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Fannie Mae: No Appraisals Required? 3-10-23

Appraisal Today

First, “third party” inspections. And, with this inspection a traditional appraisal is no longer a requirement for the mortgage loan. Secondly, the 3rd party inspection is sent to a licensed appraiser. Mortgage Lending In Q4 Hit Lowest Point Since 2014 Refinance mortgage originations hit low point this century.

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Understanding the Role of the Real Estate Agent

Zillow

If you find yourself in a situation where the same agent represents both the buyer and seller, things can get trickier, advises Scottsdale, Arizona-based real estate agent Dru Bloomfield. "A If I was representing both the buyer and seller, I'd be hard-pressed to take a low-ball offer to the seller.

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Home Value Of My House: Tips for Pricing Your Houston Home

Houston Properties

Get A FREE Home Valuation Enter your email to receive a free, easy to read seller's guide on how to sell your house in the shortest time for the most money. Houston Home Seller Series. Houston Home Seller Series. "Paige – 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com. Wellington. Get PDF Now.

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Warwick Towers Condos For Sale

Houston Properties

"The Houston Properties Team make real estate transactions a lot less complicated for sellers – they take care of everything AND they get the highest prices and the shortest closings. – 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com. – 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial.

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1400 Hermann Condo Reviews

Houston Properties

The Houston Properties Team make real estate transactions a lot less complicated for sellers – they take care of everything AND they get the highest prices and the shortest closings. – 2014: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com. – 2014: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams Memorial.

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

Homelight , a platform for homebuyers and sellers, was No. 403 Homelight 1,444% 2012 Providing a platform that helps deliver better outcomes for homebuyers and sellers. 497 BOSSCAT 1,175% 2018 Digitizing home inspection data to create instant repair estimates for homeowners and real estate professionals. 5000 edition.