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With low inventory, house hunters are in full safari mode

Housing Wire

One source of added inventory is the fix and flip industry , which is expected to acquire and renovate some 350,000 homes in 2023, according to Kurt Carlton, president of New Western , a private real estate investment marketplace. Where might added inventory come from, if the bulk of existing homeowners continue to remain on the sidelines?

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Don’t let COVID crisis mask affordable housing opportunity

Housing Wire

Other countries, including England, have developed digital national systems for processing and recording mortgage and property transactions. Across the country, local zoning ordinances have consistently been designed to inhibit the development of medium and high density-housing. It’s time for the U.S. to do the same.

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Reverse mortgage originator: real estate CE helps close more purchase loans

Housing Wire

Mangus then worked to build the dedicated reverse mortgage department at his new company from scratch and has found a notable degree of success by building Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) business through the use of continuing education (CE) classes designed for licensed real estate agents.

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Product Certifications for Sustainable Homes

Will Springer Realtor

Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy Star is the most widely recognized rating and informs people about the energy use of their favorite appliances and devices. Then you have another commonly seen certification – green-friendly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, better known as LEED.

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Fixer Uppers 101

Lamacchia Realty

What to Consider Before Purchasing a Fixer-Upper Although fixer-uppers are more affordable than purchasing a turnkey home in the perfect neighborhood, the process of buying a fixer-upper and renovating it is more complicated than what you see on television. How Much Time Do They Take to Renovate? Traveling a lot?

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3 Payment Assistance Avenues Available on Path to Homeownership

Will Springer Realtor

There are programs established by state and local governments that provide buyers – mostly first-timers – with assistance to make a down payment or meet closing costs. Down payment assistance covers aid from federal, state, county or local government agencies, non-profits and employers. Not exactly. Wait till next year!)

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