Cornerstone

MAY 4, 2021

If you’re considering selling, your first step might be to begin looking into which remodeling projects may make your home more attractive to buyers. Many more homebuyers are competing for available houses, and renovations might not be as necessary as they were to sell competitively just a few years ago. It may help to know that: 1.

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PennyMac

JULY 21, 2021

Kitchen and bathroom updates are some of the first ideas that usually come to mind, but you can get great returns from making outdoor renovations and improvements. We talked to real estate and renovation experts to gather their tips and insights on renovation projects for your home’s exterior living space.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

Nearly every loan originator is fixated on going after the purchase mortgage market in 2023 following a brutal 2022 — a year in which even some of the top producers saw their origination volume drop to 20%. That is also the case for Chris Gallo, senior loan officer at NJ Lenders Corp. After dropping from $1.2

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Even if you have no plans to do serious home renovations, there should be a few essential projects on your to-do list. Decluttering, deep cleaning, improving curb appeal, and painting are the four easiest ways to make your home more appealing to buyers. Painting the walls in your home is an effective way to impress prospective buyers.

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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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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

So many visitors have stopped by over the years, that they renovated the area to make it more visitor friendly, with better parking and a nicer observation area. TODAY’S HOME BUYERS ARE LIKE THE CARP. This year, it appears that buyer panic is even worse than last year. It is free to visit. That is a lot of bread!

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Cornerstone

JUNE 8, 2021

The demands of these buyers give sellers enormous leverage. To provide an example, if you sell your home right now, you’re giving a buyer the chance to secure today’s record-low mortgage rates. Homeowners aren’t sure if they’ll need to renovate to receive a competitive offer. Now is the optimal time to do it.

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Cornerstone

JULY 1, 2021

Here’s an overview of why selling your house now may be optimal: Because inventory is so tight and demand is so high, buyers are competing for limited listings as homes fly off the market. Having such a shortage of homes has made the housing market even more competitive for prospective buyers, creating a strong seller’s market.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. What appraisers do. How appraisals affect the sale.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. What appraisers do. How appraisals affect the sale.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many potential homebuyers and investors overlook bank-owned properties, but for buyers who take the time to understand the REO process, these homes can be a significant opportunity. Step 3: Find a Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Who Knows REO Homes. Step 4: Refine Your List of Lender-Owned Properties. Step 6: Make an Offer.

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Assurance Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2021

To pay for the rest of the mortgage, the closing manager sets up an escrow account into which the buyer will deposit their payment. The cost of renovations or improvements the seller made to the house. In a short sale, the buyer purchases the home for less than the seller’s debt against the property.

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PennyMac

AUGUST 10, 2022

Although FHA loans are a relatively well-known type of mortgage, there are often misconceptions around both eligibility and overall criteria. FHA loans are most common among first-time homebuyers and low-income buyers, though other homeowners can benefit and qualify for this type of mortgage as well. Low-Income Buyers.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

The reverse mortgage process typically begins with a borrower contacting a loan officer who specializes in reverse mortgages. The loan officer will assess the homeowner’s eligibility and explain the details of the loan, including the potential loan amount and repayment terms.

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PennyMac

APRIL 18, 2022

Buyer builds equity in the home. Property taxes and HOA fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Buyer has full control over home improvements and upgrades. Buyer has full control over home improvements and upgrades. Buyer incurs any maintenance and repair cost. Pros and Cons of Buying a House. Data from the U.S.

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PennyMac

JANUARY 16, 2022

That is, until your home renovation projects start to go down the toilet (or worse, the toilet starts falling through the floor). The rise of home renovation television shows has made many homeowners eager to transform rough diamonds into neighborhood jewels. So, you’ve finally found your dream vacation house. Buying a vacation home?

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Ignoring market conditions adjustments makes us look incompetent to buyers, sellers, lenders, Realtors, and the general public. Acre lot Built in 2000 and recently renovated, the main estate and guesthouses offer a total of 7,455 square feet of living space. I purposely omitted AMCs from this group as they are order takers.

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Assurance Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you want to downsize because you’re looking for a different layout for your home or to have different amenities, consider whether it might make more sense to reorganize or renovate your current home. Many homeowners whose needs change often decide to take out a second mortgage to fund their renovations. Linked sources: [link].

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 10, 2021

The first step we recommend any home buyer take is to get a mortgage preapproval. The idea behind a preapproval is simple: Before checking out what’s on the market, you should be confident that you know how much a lender will loan you. Once you’ve finished your application, your lender will provide you with a loan estimate.

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PennyMac

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The down payment amount can vary depending on the type of loan for which you’re applying. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to save, as well as down payment assistance programs and other funding sources for buyers. Let’s first see what the down payment amount is for the type of loan you’re looking at.

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Assurance Financial

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With PMI, mortgage lenders make low and zero down payment home loans more accessible, making homeownership possible for buyers from various backgrounds. You also avoid increasing your monthly payments in comparison to a more traditional buyer-paid mortgage insurance. In short, PMI makes low down payments possible.

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