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Mortgage rates are projected to decline, but will that entice buyers?

Housing Wire

While mortgage rates have been trending lower, rates are still higher than 12 months ago, but some experts anticipate that the downward pressure on rates will provide opportunities for buyers. For the buyer of a median-priced home, these lower prices translate into a $9,800 savings on a 20% down payment. Rents are more expensive.

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Real estate industry is in flux after shocking guilty verdict in commission lawsuit trial

Housing Wire

It found the National Association of Realtors , HomeServices of America and Keller Williams guilty of collusion to maintain high commission rates. It’s yet to be determined what this means for Realtors at this point,” Timothy Ray, the lead attorney for Keller Williams, told HousingWire in the Charles Evans Whittaker U.S.

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A Guide to Property Investment Software Realtors Need in 2024

Listing Spark

The real estate industry is no exception, and realtors who specialize in (or at least serve) property investment clients are seeing the beginnings of a complete technological transformation through AI and increasingly smart tools , such as property investment software. Realtors provide insights for pricing strategies.

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Various Shades of Buyer Representation

Eppraisal

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. There are multiple types of buyer representation with differences in what they entail. Inquire about your options and decide which type of buyer representation is best for you.

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Here’s how to find property owners ready to sell

Housing Wire

There’s still a massive amount of buyers and not enough inventory,” said Tyler White, Senior Vice President of Operations at PropStream, a real estate data provider. Postal database, homeowners who are facing foreclosure or what White calls “tired landlords,” those who have owned an investment property for a long time.

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Housing Shortage in Maryland

Robinson Appraisal Group

The low inventory of available homes combined with high interest rates has made it difficult for potential buyers to find an affordable home in the area. Demographics according to the National Association of Realtors owners used to sell every six or seven years but the typical seller in 2019 owned a home for 10 years.

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Guide on How to Buy Rental Property

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To help future landlords, we’ve included a handful of useful tips throughout this article. Of course, there are other ways to approach a rental property investment, such as: Find a good realtor. Every area has unique requirements for landlords and housing occupants that can cause problems for those in violation. Get the funds.

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