Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

As some borrowers exit forbearance and consider selling their homes, they could use some guidance to ensure they’re making the right decision. Using Xome’s Xpert Seller Program, servicers can help borrowers determine the best marketing strategy list and sell their homes. Joe Cutrona: Today, with nearly 2.2.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2021

The severe lack of inventory in today’s housing market has been a source of stress for home buyers and real estate agents alike. HousingWire: What are some common consumer pain points in the home buying and selling process? . David Doctorow : We feel for home buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

First, you’ll need to meet Pennsylvania’s 75-hour prelicensing course requirement. From Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, you’ll find everything from self-paced courses to in-person classes in this guide. The CE Shop’s post-licensing courses meet Pennsylvania’s 14-hour continuing education requirement for first-time renewals.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s also what keeps Andrew Marquis, regional vice president at CrossCountry Mortgage and Scotsman Guide ’s seventh top LO, up at night, especially as he sees more buyers entering the market. Existing homeowners didn’t have an incentive to give up their low mortgage rates to buy a new home and lock in rates at a higher level.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Kechian – who was Scotsman Guide ’s eighth top LO in 2021 – saw demand for mortgages triple after the first week of January compared to a month ago as mortgage rates declined and people adjusted to seeing rates at 6%-levels. Buyers seem like they can’t get a break,” Kechian said.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Wells Fargo was doing a program where they would lock the rate indefinitely, so I had three of my clients transition from the builder’s lender to Wells Fargo because they were able to lock in back in March when the rates were still in the 4.0% Looking back, Summers is glad she encouraged her buyers to swap lenders.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

From Bethesda and Towson to Havre de Grace and Silver Spring, it’s now easier than ever to complete the required 60 hours of real estate prelicensing classes from the comfort of your own home in Maryland. Let our expert guide help you pinpoint the best Maryland real estate school and program to fit your goals, budget, and learning style.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. Here’s a general idea of how much time to set aside: 75 hours of study for the required prelicense coursework.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 30, 2024

Preparing a home for sale can be arduous and comes with a price. There is another enhancement that many sellers may not consider: the addition of smart-home technology. The smart-home market is surging, with an annual global growth rate of 16% to a forecast of more than $260B in 2024 – and more than double that sum by 2030.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We’ve researched the best online programs to help you quickly complete the 40 hours of prelicensing classes required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Let’s review our findings!

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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? The process of buying a new home may sound intimidating. Let's dive into all of the home buying resources you have when working for the government Our real estate company is based in the state capital of North Carolina, Raleigh.

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Clear Capital

JULY 14, 2023

As the real estate and mortgage industries work to modernize the home valuation process, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to offer new alternatives to the traditional home appraisal. Appraisal waivers shorten the valuation process by allowing buyers to skip the appraisal. What is an appraisal waiver?

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Unlocking the Basics: Part 2 of Housing Statistics for Beginners In my last blog post, which was the first installment in this multi-part series, I discussed why it is important for agents to be aware of local housing statistics. The second graph shows average and median price trends over a shorter time period, from 2020 to the end of 2023.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. 3 hours: The time you’ll be given to answer all 120 multiple-choice questions on the Ohio license exam While the thought of correctly answering 120 questions in 180 minutes (that’s an average of 1.5

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 9, 2023

HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A HOME? One of the most common questions that we are asked is how much money a prospective home buyer needs to have on hand before buying a home. Here we take a closer look at what you as a buyer should expect when you go through the process of buying a home.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

This is the statement in the HUD/FHA ML-2024-07: “This included guidance to improve the established process by which FHA program participants may request an ROV if the initial valuation is lower than expected.” The document also mentions many times the words “material deficiencies” in the appraisal report, which can trigger an ROV request.

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McKissock

MARCH 22, 2022

Green homes require special consideration during the appraisal and appraisal report review processes, given that they are typically unique to a subject neighborhood. These appraisals take more time and effort, as well as a certain kind of knowledge and skill—which you can secure with McKissock’s Certified Green Home Appraiser program.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A typical 20% down payment on a home in a U.S. metropolitan area costs $80,250, based on the median price of a single-family home of $402,600 in the second quarter of 2023. This is where down payment assistance programs can come into play, offering a lifeline to those aspiring to become homeowners. Many states in the U.S.

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Quicken Loans

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

You don’t have to be a low-income home buyer either, as is necessary for HomeReady and Home Possible loans, two other low down payment options Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offer. With this program, any buyer who qualifies for a conventional loan can make just a 3% down payment, financing 97% of the purchase price.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. What is the average price of sold homes in your area?

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

If you are the buyer’s agent, you need to be easily accessible by phone and quickly return their calls. First-time home buyers often feel uneasy and don’t know how often they should call their agent. Many buyers don’t understand the procedures for submission of offers. Types of communication problems.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2023

5 FINANCIAL STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR FIRST HOME Purchasing your first home is an exciting time! You may have been dreaming about owning your home for years, and it is finally time to take the plunge. However, you must consider the necessary financial steps before buying your first home.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Purchasing your first home is an exciting and rewarding milestone. In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential actions you should start now, setting you on the right path to make informed decisions and secure your dream home. This will help you determine a realistic budget for your future home.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 19, 2023

A significant number of homes in these areas built between 1983-2015 may have concrete foundations containing pyrrhotite, which means they’re at risk of cracking or even crumbling completely. These batches were used in thousands of foundations for new construction homes.

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Houston Properties

MAY 6, 2020

A home seller guide from the number one Realtor in Houston. We’re able to accomplish this because we know what it takes to be able to sell your Houston home fast and for more money. We’ve gained experience as the #1 boutique real estate team in Houston, and have gathered data from our database of 30,000 buyers.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 11, 2023

We are thrilled to share that in 2022, no other real estate office in Worcester County sold more homes or had higher sales volume than Lamacchia Realty Worcester ’s office. We have been serving Worcester County for quite some time and to achieve this ranking is proof that our REALTORS® are doing the very best work for their clients.".

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Assurance Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There are many factors to consider when selling a home, and you may be wondering what happens to your mortgage when you move. After all, the 2018 American Community Survey found that the median length of time homeowners stayed in their homes was 13 years, a shorter length of time than most mortgage terms.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. The employment outlook is not as rosy as it was last year at this time.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 6, 2021

This site gets over 3,000 views a day on average so having it be a clean and straightforward resource for buyers and sellers is of the utmost importance. The main page makes their mission statement clear , no matter what your goals are, Lamacchia Realty will guide you to your success. Anthony Lamacchia. Broker/Owner. Lindsay Favazza.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The latest innovation to come out of Lamacchia Realty is the Agent Field Service program which started earlier this year and until now has remained unannounced. This new service has changed the game for its agents who, despite their best efforts, cannot be in more than one place at a time. It’s a win-win for everyone!”. Dawn Kelley.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

You may already be aware of iBuyers and what they have to offer prospective home buyers and sellers. But for those who want to understand what all the hoopla is about and what it entails for buyers, sellers and agents alike, here’s what you should know. How Do You Sell Your Home To An iBuyer? What Is An iBuyer?

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2024

This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! Cheryl’s primary focus is on assisting clients in buying and selling their homes, and she takes great pride in guiding them through the entire process, from the closing table and beyond.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 20, 2023

When creating a budget to buy or sell a home , there are extra fees that need to be factored into your financial plan such as closing costs, lender fees, and more. Our guide has everything you need to know about real estate transfer tax. WHAT EXACTLY IS REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX? Who Pays the Real Estate Transfer Tax? per $1000.

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McKissock

MARCH 6, 2023

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. The employment outlook is not as rosy as it was last year at this time.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Appraising a custom luxury home is a complex residential appraisal assignment. If you haven’t already achieved one of those license levels, then you’ll need to upgrade your appraisal license as the first step toward becoming a luxury home appraiser. Learn more with our free upgrade guide.

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Houston Properties

MAY 24, 2021

How To Sell Your Memorial Villages Home Fast For The Most Money. Expert home seller guide from the number one Realtor in Memorial Villages. We achieve these numbers because we know what it takes to sell your Memorial Villages home fast and for more money. Memorial Villages Home Seller Resources. more and for 43.7%

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 3, 2024

This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! During her first year at the company, Deanna increased her business by an astounding 1,300% ! Lamacchia Realty, Inc. has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for December 2023!

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