Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2021

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“This is an absolute must, especially in the market right now as it gives the lender an opportunity to fill the listing agent in on the buyer’s background and how the VA loan process works,” Pascoe explained. Even under “normal” market conditions, VA buyers struggle to successfully purchase a home using their benefit. “We

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Digs is an FDIC-insured platform that helps consumers set and track savings goals, learn about the buying process, and understand credit. It also enables OJO Labs to continue to add value for agents and loan officers by equipping them to better engage with consumers. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

During the second-quarter earnings season, executives from publicly traded mortgage lenders detailed their forays into jumbo loans, non-qualified mortgages, reverse mortgages, home equity products and even personal loans. It comes at a time in which the housing market favors buyers and seller concessions become more frequent.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

The housing market has seen many changes over the past couple of years, some as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and some from the rapid changes in the economy. With an increasingly competitive market for buyers, many homebuyers have taken new steps to secure a successful offer.

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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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Assurance Financial

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If you’re selling your house before the mortgage term is up, you can take one of two avenues: 1. In a traditional home sale, the seller lists the house for a price that will cover the following costs: The mortgage’s remaining costs. Existing home equity loans or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), if applicable.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I’m always looking for something new ;> Nearly Two-Thirds of Homebuyers and Sellers Are Hesitant to Move Somewhere With Climate Risk. Meanwhile, 15% of buyers and sellers said climate change caused them to search in a different part of their area. Lenders want fire insurance for all mortgage loans.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

2023 E&O Insurance Brokers Risks of Expert Work by Claudia Gaglione, Esq A long article from Claudia with 4 very good case studies. Dear Sellers, the housing market misses you It’s tough to value properties today! How does your market compare with Ryan’s? To read more, click here My comments: Good comments.

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