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Buyers flock to Bay City, Michigan for ultra-low home prices

Housing Wire

As work-from-home becomes more of a national norm, prospective homebuyers are seeking better home values in small towns that still offer a lot of amenities. “I’m booked all the way until 2022,” he said. With a median listing price of $92,000, Bay City is luring people from all over the country. .’

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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

If you already have a PSI account, you can log in to begin the booking process and schedule your test. Next, you’ll choose an exam date and time to book at that location. Next, you’ll choose an exam date and time to book at that location. Ohio Home Values” [link] Indeed.com. Realtor salary in Ohio” [link] Clever.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

This is particularly important because of the timing of the REO homebuying process; lenders are motivated to sell and want to get these homes off of their books, so the more prepared you are with financing, the better. One thing that can speed up the REO homebuying process is getting pre-approved by the lender that owns the home.

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How to Take Advantage of the Cooler Summer Market

Lamacchia Realty

The book of mortgages that have been written in the last 10 years are the strongest book of mortgages in any single decade ever and the opposite was the case leading up to 2008. Congratulations, frustrated home buyers ! It has been a tough few years for those looking to purchase homes with competition higher than ever.

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. Building homes at a higher elevation will help.

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8 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

D Fritz Appraisals

Now that you’ve got the “bookkeeping” out of the way, here are 8 things you can do to increase the value of your home. Book a Home Appraisal – Hiring an accredited appraiser at the beginning can help you understand what your home is worth in its current condition. It’s often free!

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

New homes – what is happening? No inspections or appraisals? Did anyone think in early 2020 that home values all over the country would go off the charts? In 1986, “Comp books” came out once a quarter. I still have my comp books starting in 1986. Detached vs. townhomes and stacked condos.