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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

Considering how much construction technology, materials, and techniques have evolved, building a new home should be far simpler than it is. We can get to a 10 — I’m confident we will get to a 10 — but it’s unlikely unless we use technology to get there. The build process was a logistical nightmare from start to finish.

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How local lenders can support homeownership in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

Still, local lenders face rising challenges that threaten their ability to serve the American home buyers who need them most. To solve this problem, local lenders are beginning to leverage innovative partnerships and technology to bring new products and channels to market. Growing obstacles in 2022’s market.

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Benefits of Buying a Home in Atlanta

Assurance Financial

More and more buyers are choosing Atlanta for a few key reasons — the robust housing market offers a dependable and secure entry point into the city’s many lifestyle and economic opportunities. Atlanta is a thriving city in the northwestern corner of Georgia and one of the most affordable major cities in the United States.

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How to Unlock Potential with Real Estate Software for Investors

Listing Spark

Technology is changing traditional property investment, and it’s worth exploring. Marketing Software: These tools can enhance your property’s visibility to potential buyers. It involves a myriad of steps, from researching comparable properties to determining the right price that attracts buyers.

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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

Listing Spark

Technology companies and marketing services firms are providing the tools sellers need to confidently manage real estate transactions without agents. Buyers are also starting to search out FSBOs more readily because they want to pursue potential savings. An In-Depth Analysis Buyers also profit from this arrangement.

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Expectations for 2022 in Seattle/King County Real Estate

Will Springer Realtor

Buyers will continue to outstrip sellers by a significant margin but less extreme than in 2021. Buyers are seeing rates inch higher – currently at about 3.25% in Seattle/King County for a typical 30-year mortgage (rates vary based on an applicant’s circumstances). What will the 2022 Seattle/King County housing market offer?