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Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been this year. Did loan officers expect this?

Housing Wire

Many investors had expected the Fed to cut benchmark rates as early as March, and loan officers had hoped to see a decline in mortgage rates that tend to move in tandem with long-term yields. By doing so, you are adding value to their marketing efforts and getting them a contract even if you don’t write a loan on that home,” Clark said.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. No need to spend money on repairs.

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Investment Success: The Crucial Role of Brokerages for Investors

Listing Spark

Real estate investors face a lot of challenges, even in Texas markets that are showing a strong ROI for flips and sales. Some of the dominant challenges in the recent real estate market are financing or upfront capital requirements, deciding on a liquidation strategy, and dealing with market fluctuations.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

Concerned about a housing market crash? The average household finances are in the best shape they’ve ever been in. Household Finances – The Best (Ever). Household Finances – The Best (Ever). Properties are still going under contract. Worried about missing out on a boom? Get PDF Now. Table of Contents.

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Can 3-D printed homes help solve the housing crisis?

Housing Wire

“I don’t know if these companies can steward housing beyond pilot projects,” said Tyler Pullen, a researcher at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California-Berkeley. All of their material seems more geared toward investor pitches and media buzz generation.”. 3-D home printing companies.

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Economic Turbulence Prompts Seattle Area Market Concern vs. Year Ago

Will Springer Realtor

Sellers who priced their homes appropriately enjoyed busy open houses in their first weekend on the market followed by multiple offers. No existing homeowner wishes to finance a property if locked in to a pandemic-influenced mortgage with an interest rate of around 3.8% (the national average of all mortgage holders).

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Are you a “Want-to-Be” Seller in 2021?

Lamacchia Realty

There are many reasons you may want a cash offer on your home instead of listing traditionally , most of which include the desire to avoid the inconvenience of showings and open houses that interfere with your schedule. If both parties are flexible and work together it makes things a lot easier for sales to happen.

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