Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. The lender and LO can make or break the transaction.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In metros across the country, decade after decade, pre-internet and post-internet, buyer agents almost always get 2-3% of the sale price, paid by the seller, the researchers note. and relied on salaried agents rather than commission-paid agents, who typically cost sellers 5-6%.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

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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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2023

Among those targets were a Memphis-based real estate company and a title company in Washington state that combined were swindled out of more than $200,000 through the scam. The victims targeted can be lenders, real estate agents, title companies and other escrow agents, attorneys as well as homebuyers and sellers.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. It says buyer and seller are: Prudent and knowledgeable. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby? How can this be? Let’s Pretend.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Starting in July, the government-sponsored enterprise will allow remote inspections on some refinance loans it buys. A certification lightens the legal liability of bias. An agent does a floorplan scan when they make a listing. The seller accepts it; they go into contract. An offer comes in at 5 p.m. that afternoon.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. Hopefully, what is discussed above is not what GSEs do today.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Closing : A one- to two-hour meeting during which ownership of a home is transferred from seller to buyer. A closing is usually attended by the buyer, the seller, both real estate agents and the lender. Closing of escrow is the responsibility of the escrow agent.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

The creation of the NFT real estate market thrusts a spotlight onto a Silicon Valley company specifically throwing itself into real estate, blockchain and NFTs. It also gives real estate agents ideas. Heckler was the listing agent of the auctioned off Gulfport home.

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PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

Throughout the process of buying a home, many professionals have contributed important services, and both buyers and sellers will need to pay fees for that before the property can be officially sold. Closing costs can apply to both the buyer and seller. Down payments of 10–24.99%—sellers can contribute 6% of closing costs.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. COVID-19 and subsequent government actions have dumped gasoline on wealth inequality in ways that we don’t fully understand yet. KEY RESOURCES: Study Of How Previous Pandemics Affected The Real Estate Market.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Generally, a commercial real estate appraisal is an unbiased valuation assessment to help you determine the value of a commercial property. Market value is the most likely selling price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to a knowledgeable seller. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Brimming with coursework that is up to date with current trends, expect to receive insight on issues facing Ohio real estate agents today. From agency relationships to local government regulations and more, every topic is inspired by the property types and types of transactions you’ll encounter as an Ohio real estate agent.

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Quicken Loans

APRIL 12, 2021

Foreclosure : the legal process in which a lender or mortgage investor takes back unpaid property. Foreclosed home or REO: a property that has gone through the foreclosure process and is now owned by the lender or bank, also known as a real estate owned property (REO). Government mortgage relief programs.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. As the home buyer of this piece of real estate, you’re entitled to choose the title company.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. As the home buyer of this piece of real estate, you’re entitled to choose the title company.

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Raleigh Realty

APRIL 19, 2022

LGBTQ+ Community Housing Challenges While LGBTQ homebuyers are unlikely to experience any direct discrimination from sellers (i.e. If the Department rules in your favor, the person or party responsible could be subject to a fine or other legal action. How welcoming is the local government to the LGBTQ+ community?

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Let’s dive into what real estate agents can expect from the Buckeye State as we continue in 2022. At the 2022 REALTORS® Commercial Economic Issues and Trends Forum, NAR Chief Economist, Dr. Yun, asked local governments to ease land zoning regulations and ordinances. Columbus Chasing Other Midwestern Cities for Top Spot.

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

So there’s this real estate agent, right? He doesn’t represent buyers and sellers, like a traditional agent. And yes, startups are not really well built to solve affordable housing problems, which is basically what governments and NGOs can do. There’s less lead-in. Kenon Chen .

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Zillow

JULY 2, 2018

If you've searched for a new place to live recently, you've likely seen the Equal Housing Opportunity logo (an equal sign inside a house) on a landlord's, real estate agent's or lender's paperwork. But the Fair Housing Act is more than just a logo. It's a federal law designed to protect renters and buyers from discrimination.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2020

At slightly less than a quarter, gifts from eligible family members were the largest source of DPA, followed by a government source at 15%, which supported more than 126,000 families. Instead, it should revert to an Obama-Biden ruling that DPA from a government source can constitute a true gift under four stated stipulations.

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McKissock

JANUARY 16, 2022

In this story, RISMedia interviews industry experts who provide insights into navigating the co-buying trend, protecting co-buyers against potential legal issues, and more. Federal Government Moving Forward With New Waters Protection Rule. Read the full article here. Policy News. “On Nov. 18, 2021, the U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

the court “will not interpret a contract to cede a sovereign right of the United States unless the government waives that right unmistakably. The investigation into NAR by the DOJ and ensuing appeal is not the only legal battle the DOJ and the real estate industry are currently involved in. Winstar Corp.,

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2021

And yet, in a complete breach of commitment and legal precedent, the DOJ backed out of an agreement with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that would more explicitly state the spirit and intent of NAR’s Code of Ethics and MLS guidelines in some key areas. And agents are competing every day on compensation and customer service.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2023

However, the DOJ, under new leadership in the Biden administration, withdrew the settlement in July 2021 , stating that the terms of the agreement prevent regulators from continuing to investigate certain association rules that they feel harm buyers and sellers. In late January 2023 , Judge Timothy J. Kelly of the U.S.

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