Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2022

Top wholesale lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is the latest originator to join the resurgent home-equity lines of credit (HELOC) market. UWM’s products announced Wednesday are available on primary and second home loans, with loans up to $350,000, according to the company’s website.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Property Insurance Reform in Florida Sets Out to Stabilize Market. Governor DeSantis signed two new bills which support disaster relief and overhauls Florida’s home insurance , for which rates have risen to the highest in the nation, with $4,232 as the average Florida premium- nearly triple the nationwide average. No Comments.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Buyside’s new feature enables the millions of homeowners who are currently receiving a Home Valuation Report from Buyside, to now see a personalized Home Equity Dashboard. According to NAR over 69% of buyers have a home to sell, so really homeowners represent the earliest buyer.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

[They likely] would feel much more confident that they can keep a significant amount of the proceeds from their departure home and not have to make monthly mortgage payments, provided they continue to pay their taxes and insurance and maintain the home,” said Rob Cooper, National Purchase and Builders Sales Leader for Longbridge. “If

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

The program helped a generation of Americans purchase their first home, however, due to a government policy known as “red-lining,” banks were effectively prohibited from issuing FHA-insured loans in neighborhoods that were predominantly Black or Hispanic. Lower homeownership rates mean there will be fewer buyers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nunziata explained that offering prospective homebuyers a $10,000 discount off the sales price of a $400,000 home, for example, will save the buyer about $60 a month on his or her mortgage payment. “So, You can see that’s a really big impact for that first-time buyer, giving them the ability to kind of ease into that payment.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

. “We’re giving them an offer to unlock their equity and move forward to make an offer on their next home,” Ryan Raveis, co-president of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance (WRRE) , said in an interview with HousingWire. “And then we have our agent commission.”

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This past year we have experienced an unprecedented lack of real estate inventory available for sale leaving pent-up buyer demand. Houses are selling in record time and prices have risen at unbelievable rates; homeowners are experiencing nice increases in home values. Sellers should be happy with VA loan buyers.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

Buyer morale is at an all-time low for good reason. Affordability from a home price/down payment perspective is the worst it’s ever been, meaning extreme barriers to entry,” according to a Bank of America Global Research note published in March. Improving access to affordable homeownership. To read the full issue, go here.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This not only gives you a clear idea of your budget but also makes you a more attractive buyer to sellers. Understand Home Values and Conduct Home Valuations To make informed decisions, it's crucial to understand the current market and home values in your desired area. Happy house hunting!

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

There are many terms used in real estate transactions that home buyers and sellers may not completely understand. Buyers and sellers will often use the terms title and deed interchangeably. If you are buying a home in the near future, here's a crash course to help. Buyers "take title" to a home.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Most of the buyers I work with don’t have extra resources available, so the fact that they can purchase a home with zero down makes the transaction feasible,” says Benny Dinsmore , a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker in Frisco, TX. No mortgage insurance. FHA loans come with their own forms of mortgage insurance.

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East Coast Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, allows lenders to offer home loans to buyers without the traditional 20 percent down payment. This insurance covers the risk of financing a mortgage with less equity from the buyer. Should a buyer fail to make payments later on, PMI helps the lender recover its losses.

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Eppraisal

JULY 8, 2022

With home values rising and buyers paying high prices for homes, title companies' roles are more important than ever. Buyers paying these high prices for homes deserve protection. 2) Provides insurance policies to protect the lender and the homeowner. In fact, they play quite a few roles.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 29, 2023

Once a suitable piece of vacant land becomes available, a prospective buyer must then determine what price is worth the acquisition. Contacting the Seller The first question a buyer must answer is whether the lot is listed for sale or not. All of these variables can influence the final price paid as well as future home values.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Buyers market : Market conditions that exist when homes for sale outnumber buyers. Homes sit on the market a long time, and prices drop. 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.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Most of the buyers I work with don’t have extra resources available, so the fact that they can purchase a home with zero down makes the transaction feasible,” says Benny Dinsmore , a Realtor® with Coldwell Banker in Frisco, TX. No mortgage insurance. FHA loans come with their own forms of mortgage insurance.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 22, 2023

From their utilization in the residential market for individual buyers and sellers to their integration within the operations of banks, insurance and real estate companies, AVMs have revolutionized the way property values are assessed. Home Buyer: Assessing Affordability Home buyers benefit from Consumer AVMs as well.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 22, 2022

Congratulations on your new home! It is a great time to purchase a home, as home values are still rising. You can look forward to moving into your new home and making it your own. Now that you have closed on your new home, there are a few things you need to attend to right away.

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Eppraisal

MAY 25, 2021

Advantages of a VA Home Loan According to mortgagereports.com, "the VA loan asks for no down payment, requires no mortgage insurance, and has lenient rules about qualifying, among other advantages." The VA home loan is a true "no money down" home loan opportunity. PMI protects lenders if homeowners default on their loans.

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Eppraisal

JULY 19, 2022

With home values rising and homes selling at record speed, it is helpful to have an attorney on your side during the transaction. Contract Review Whether you are a home buyer or a home seller, once you sign a contract it is time to hire a real estate attorney. The buyer's mortgage company requires this.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Home values rose double digits, year-over-year, the past couple years? The solid seller's market is starting to balance out and become more friendly to buyers again? Here are a few considerations to keep in mind before you purchase a home. The lender will pre-approve you for a specific price range for a home.

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Round Rock Appraisal

MARCH 28, 2015

An appraisal of property serves the benefit of both the seller and the buyer. This not only makes sure the price listing for the property is fair but also to insure the buyer isn’t overpaying. Cash buyers are not looking into financing, but caution is still be practiced. Compare Various Other Homes On The Market.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2022

Assuming a $250,000 loan was committed on December 31, 2021, your monthly payment was approximately $1,007 exclusive of escrow for real estate taxes and insurance. Naturally, this has forced buyers to seek lower price points or has completely eliminated them from the market. Take a recent example of mine.

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PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

More specifically, closing costs are fees that you (as the buyer) will pay to third parties who have performed services for purchasing your home. Closing costs can apply to both the buyer and seller. Most of the fees involved in closing costs apply primarily to the buyer, so usually the buyer pays most of the closing costs.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Since that time, a plethora of AVMs have come onto the market including more complex and sophisticated AVMs that are "commercial grade" This type of AVM is often used by banks, insurance companies and other large businesses to help make financial decisions. Interested in learning more?

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2024

With mortgage rates tracking downward in recent months after rising last year, the portion of average local wages consumed by major expenses on median-priced, single-family homes and condos has decreased from the fourth quarter to the first quarter in 91.5% Home Affordability Report. However, it remained up annually in 90.3

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Eppraisal

APRIL 21, 2023

Depositors are compensated -- in part or in full -- by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or, in the case of a failed credit union, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). This can lure buyers into the market because the cost of financing is less prohibitive. Banks are more than depositories.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

This means that it's harder to know a local neighborhood well before searching for homes. Changing locations may make it feel like committing to a home isn't worth the effort, too. With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle.

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AmeriMac

JUNE 6, 2022

If you’re selling your home, the buyer’s lender will require an appraisal to ensure that they’re not lending more money than the home is worth. The buyer’s lender purchases the appraisal with the buyer’s money. Getting a Home Appraisal. It’s not set in stone.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

You’d also have to make private mortgage insurance payments on the loan until you’d paid off 20% of its value. Your equity would jump to $25,000 if you made a down payment of 10%, and your monthly private mortgage insurance payments would drop. Add on to the home: Size matters when it comes to home value.

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Days on the market are up, home prices are down, but it’s not all doom and gloom. What should buyers and sellers be doing right now? In August, the median home value in the greater Austin metropolitan area was $496,000 and that’s up 5%. If you’re an Austin home buyer, there is a lot of good news.

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Assurance Financial

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

It’s important to note that any down payment under 20% normally requires mortgage insurance. However, if you put down more than 20%, you don’t need insurance. When it’s a seller’s market, meaning there is more demand for houses than homes available, a higher down payment will make you stand out as a buyer.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 10, 2024

Recent news that the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) wishes to settle a series of lawsuits from home sellers has sent ripples through the real estate industry. Allegations of collusion to inflate compensation paid to both buyer and seller agents in transactions prompted this landmark settlement, estimated at a staggering $418M.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

The time-tested resiliency of home values highlights home equity’s importance to American households and its significance for residential real estate investors alike. Homeownership is a bedrock for the American Dream, in no small part because it is also a durable, reliable long-term investment.

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