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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Hopeful their initial offer might be accepted or that they might beat out other potential buyers. More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. Real estate will look different in 2030, perhaps even in 2024. in question.

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Not Using eSignatures? Here’s What You’re Risking

GoForrmz

When it comes to needing a legally binding signature, such as with contracts and payment agreements, not having an E-SIGN Act-compliant signature is a big risk in the case of a dispute. billion devices by 2030, your business must be flexible enough to interact with whatever devices your customers are using.

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High Financing Hurdles Lead to Low Housing Activity in Seattle/King County

Will Springer Realtor

The market is spooking many potential buyers and sellers thanks to stubbornly high mortgage interest rates. Only buyers and sellers who must move are doing so. This suggests homes – while far fewer for sale than in recent years – are quickly being scooped up by those few available buyers. from July and up a mere 0.7%

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PARKING AND THE IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Will Springer Realtor

What does it mean to buyers? The impact is greatest on first-time buyers and lower-income households, which recently prompted housing advocates to urge the White House for further help on the issue of affordability. For buyers, they can only hope. Buyers might have the extra cash to afford higher-priced homes – for now.