Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2023

The program is available for buyers who met the requirements and are purchasing a home in countries across 10 metropolitan areas. For Rocket Pro TPO, home sellers or real estate agents funded the program for borrowers. “We’re

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The modified rule still gives sellers and their listing brokers a role in setting compensation for buyers’ brokers,” the filing states. “The modified rule still gives sellers and their listing brokers a role in setting compensation for buyers’ brokers,” the filing states.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2024

In just the past year, the Department of Justice has called for a full dislocation of real estate agent commissions between sellers and buyers, and new appraisal bias protections have been set up.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed last week the changes it would like to see in how real estate agents and brokers are compensated through its statement of interest filed in the MLS Property Information Network commission lawsuit , few in the real estate industry were surprised by the agency’s desire to decouple commissions.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2023

On Friday afternoon, my real estate agent called with good news. The agent wished me well and said that she would appreciate a review on her website. I wanted to close before May 1, so I selected a buyer who was already in underwriting. I briefly considered a “listing only” agent , but chickened out.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

In the purchase space, Martell said that real estate agents are the company’s “biggest source” of leads and are all “trying to figure out” what the NAR settlement will mean for the market. ” “The government is disrupting some of their sites, but we need more of that. ”

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

When HomeServices of America reached a nationwide settlement agreement last week in the commission lawsuits filed by home sellers, it became the final defendant in the two original commission cases, Sitzer/Burnett and Moehrl, to do so. Dwiggins noted that unrepresented buyers also pose a major threat to the industry.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

No seller must use a real estate agent to sell a home — ever. In fact, considering inter-family and estate transfers as well as for-sale-by-owners, as many as 20% of all transactions may not include the use of an agent. Consumers are free to sell or buy a home without an agent — and consumers know this.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

So, the fact that we are now seeing things further in the process come down to agents and brokers — I was not entirely surprised by that.” In addition to the DOJ, real estate agent commissions may have caught the eye of yet another government agency.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

And many buyers are waiting on the sidelines, paralyzed by low housing inventory and high rates. It essentially allows qualified buyers with a government loan to purchase a home by assuming responsibility for the sellers’ mortgage terms, including the current balance and interest rate.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Change is inevitable, and there is arguably no industry more prone to change than American real estate. From rapid technological advancements employed by real estate agents to innovations surrounding ways consumers can view housing information, the market has continued to adapt and evolve to better serve American consumers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

An assumable mortgage enables a qualified buyer to take over a seller’s mortgage terms, including the existing balance and interest rate. Raunaq Singh wanted to capitalize on that opportunity and founded Roam , a platform that helps buyers and sellers with the assumption process. How do you help real estate agents?

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Tom Cronkright, co-founder and executive chairman of CertifID and CEO of Sun Title , to talk about battling the latest frauds and scams as bad actors leverage a new arsenal of tech tools to wreak havoc on buyers and sellers of real estate. TC: Seller impersonation fraud.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s true that first-time buyers make up a larger piece of a smaller pie, as housing inventory shrinks. However, this rise in first-time buyers helps explain what’s driving demand and keeping upward pressure on prices in a market with mortgage rates currently surpassing 7%. It never will be. I’ll explain later.)

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2022

Michael Loftin, CEO of Homewise , whose work revolves around sustainable homeownership, suggested HUD take a cue from the government-sponsored enterprises. Loftin also suggested a subsidy for real estate agents, because “they can’t make a living selling $40,000 homes.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Buyer’s agent commissions won’t necessarily go away Two weeks ago, the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and the Residential Listing Service modified their rules starting Jan. This means a listing agent can now present their listings to the public, offering $0 buyer agent compensation.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

They found liar buyers. The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. It says buyer and seller are: Prudent and knowledgeable. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby?

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Miller Samuel

JUNE 28, 2020

The days on market (DOM) metric is significant to sellers because they don’t want their home to be perceived as overpriced if it sits unsold too long. When a potential home buyer looks at a listing on a public-facing web site, they look at DOM as one way to determine whether the listing price is reasonable. Only sellers matter?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

To achieve that, you must demonstrate to the local government that that’s the case. Taking accurate measurements yields a more precise cost When setting the asking price for a home, what is one of the most important considerations for the seller and the real estate agent?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

Later in 2020, eOriginal was acquired by Wolters Kluwer for $280 million in cash and continues to operate within the Wolters Kluwer Governance, Risk & Compliance business. Real estate is a $206 billion industry, according to IBISWorld. Knock.com offers solutions for both buyers and sellers. And, why not?

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

One group not explicitly mentioned in the petition but impacted down the road are real estate agents and brokers. If the buyer realizes they overpaid for the property, the agents are now the professionals with the bullseye on their back. The problem with this logic is the buyer may not be fully informed (i.e.,

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It is hot, hot, hot here,” Clay Winder, a real estate agent for Keller Williams Westfield , said. If the house is over the average days on the market, buyers can offer list price, but if it’s new to the market on an opening weekend, they might go $5,000 to $10,000 over,” Becca Summers, a local Keller Williams agent said.

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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

But there are still many great opportunities if you’re patient and have a great real estate agent and lender.”. Experts say p otential buyers should make pre-approval their first step. Buyers all over the country are facing bidding wars after making an offer. Get pre-approved ASAP.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

One of my recent new home buyers got their final quote on a property a 30-minute drive from the coast and it had gone up 40% from a year ago. The rising costs and lack of availability of homeowners insurance has forced many homeowners and buyers to turn to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation , the state’s insurer of last resort.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2023

Understanding the difference between these two values can help you make informed decisions when it comes to buying or selling a property Assessed Value Assessed value is a value that is assigned to a property by the local government for taxation purposes.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2022

In return, the Samson agent is asked – not told, asked – to refer clients to Cardinal Title Group , a title insurer wholly owned by Samson. “I I try to kill them with kindness,” Samson said, giving agents “the resources to build that relationship” with Cardinal Title. real estate agent is in peril.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Starting in July, the government-sponsored enterprise will allow remote inspections on some refinance loans it buys. Alternative appraisals, however, rely more on objective data and an “arm’s-length” process between the appraiser and the homeowner or buyer, sometimes assisted by technology, a spokesperson for the GSE said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Justice Department back in November 2020, and that DOJ withdrew from in July these were all regarding buyer’s agents being more transparent on how much they get paid (The one, arguably smaller, plank that did not make it through regarded lockbox access for non-MLS participants).

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Movoto

MAY 15, 2024

Like many other types of home loans , there is a specific process to follow to obtain pre-approval for a veteran mortgage that enables you or a real estate agent to place offers and eventually purchase a home. Due to the government guarantee, credit score plays a less prominent role in VA loans. Making an Offer.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 21, 2016

But these government-backed loans also aim to help veterans buy homes that are safe, structurally sound and sanitary. But you may need to ask the seller to make repairs—or foot the bill yourself—in order to keep your VA loan moving forward. You can ask the seller to pay for them, or possibly pick up the tab yourself.

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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

But there are still many great opportunities if you’re patient and have a great real estate agent and lender.”. Experts say p otential buyers should make pre-approval their first step. Buyers all over the country are facing bidding wars after making an offer. Get pre-approved ASAP.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. The ARM share of applications increased to 7.6

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 8, 2021

But if you work with a real estate agent who understands your local foreclosure market, the stress shouldn’t be much higher than during a traditional home buy. Even if the sellers agree to your offer, their bank or lender might reject it if it’s too low. Buying A Government-Owned Property. Buying At An Auction.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Buyers market : Market conditions that exist when homes for sale outnumber buyers. Cancellation of escrow : A situation in which a buyer backs out of a home purchase. Capacity : The amount of money a home buyer can afford to borrow. Buyers should budget for an amount that is 1% to 3% of the home's purchase price.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 21, 2016

But these government-backed loans also aim to help veterans buy homes that are safe, structurally sound and sanitary. But you may need to ask the seller to make repairs—or foot the bill yourself—in order to keep your VA loan moving forward. You can ask the seller to pay for them, or possibly pick up the tab yourself.

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