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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Those too young to remember the wild west of real estate believe that real estate commissions have always been evenly split between seller’s and buyer’s agents, with each receiving a portion of the sale price. This misconception obscures the reality that, historically, buyers lacked formal representation.

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Opportunities to improve the home-building process

Housing Wire

The build process was a logistical nightmare from start to finish. So many times I wondered to myself, “Why are site logistics and materials managed by someone in a truck writing on a notepad?” “Why I know that’s not the case for most people. There are tons of overlapping components to understand. Why are costs so unpredictable?”

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Medical Professionals Moving Guide: Healthcare Relocation Resources

Raleigh Realty

Logistics and Stress - It goes without saying that moving can be a stressful situation. Logistical Considerations to Alleviate Stress It goes without saying that moving can be a stressful situation, especially if you are moving with children. Or maybe you don’t have children, but you do have a family of fur babies. USDA Loans- The U.S

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How to Buy a Home as a Single Mom or Dad

Raleigh Realty

For the majority of prospective buyers, location is one of their top priorities. The following are some of the most common mortgage options provided to you by lenders: Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Loans - FHA loans are government-insured loans and are relatively speaking, easy to qualify for. What size house do you want? -

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Transitioning Smoothly from Your Current Home to a 55+ Community in Florida

Lamacchia Realty

You must update your details with government bodies, service providers, banks, and insurance companies. Also, consider the logistics of transferring or finding new healthcare providers and updating legal documents like your will or power of attorney. Address Administrative Tasks Changing your address is more than just a postal form.

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Unlocking Dreams: Embarking on the Journey of Florida Homeownership

Lamacchia Realty

This budget should account for all potential costs, including down payments, closing costs, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance. The vast distance and logistical intricacies demand careful planning. It’s essential to have a clear and realistic budget in place. But it’s not all about expenses.

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Ohio Land for Sale: Is the Market Still Ripe for Growth in 2022?

The Robert Weiler Company

Our land brokers anticipate steady demand from land buyers, other CRE investors, land developers, and tenants in Ohio, Central Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. Low mortgage rates have steadied, welcoming batches of new buyers eager to own a home in the market. See below why we feel Ohio land for sale market is still ripe for growth.