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HMDA: The top 10 FHA lenders by volume in 2021

Housing Wire

Origination volume for FHA -insured loans increased by 3% in 2021, growing from $324 billion in 2020 to $332.24 Now more than ever, there is a need to add automation tools into the loan origination process that help lenders see a return on investment. Applicants in the 55 to 64 age bracket made up a mere 10.1%, HMDAVision shows.

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Price Adjustments in Florida Rise Rapidly

Lamacchia Realty

Condo sales in particular have experienced a significant decline in recent weeks which can be attributed to the ongoing insurance crisis in the state and to the increased association fees and/or added special assessments for condos due to the more stringent regulations resulting from the tragic Champlain Tower Collapse in Surfside, Florida.

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

If you widen the search bracket to reflect homes $50K under your budget, you may have an easier time winning a bidding war because you’ll be able to offer much higher than the asking price. Real estate is a long game. Homes selling over-asking price has become much more common over the last couple of years, especially right now.

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2022 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

If you widen the search bracket to reflect homes $50K under your budget, you may have an easier time winning a bidding war because you’ll be able to offer much higher than the asking price. In certain circumstances, an escalation clause can be a great tool to raise your chances of beating other offers. Consider Waiving Inspection.

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2023 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

If you widen the search bracket to reflect homes $50K under your budget, you may have an easier time winning a bidding war because you’ll be able to offer much higher than the asking price. Real estate is a long game. Homes selling over-asking price has become the norm over the last couple of years and is especially common right now.

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