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3 mortgage industry trends that will define the rest of 2021

Housing Wire

With competition and, by extension, housing prices being extraordinarily high, prospective homebuyers can counterbalance this by locking in a low rate. When COVID forced the real estate industry to get digital, gasoline was thrown on the same trend within mortgage lending. Push for tech.

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LendingPulse Q2 2023 survey: Mortgage pros share their biggest concerns, market outlook

Housing Wire

Economic and Housing Market Outlook Amid the Federal Reserve ‘s efforts to tame inflation, 44.5% Pivot to a purchase mortgage market In a purchase mortgage-focused market, getting referrals from real estate agents is key to landing business. Of the 155 completed surveys, 32.3% from the Midwest, 16.8%

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How to Sell Your Home in Autumn

Eppraisal

Fixing your property’s structural and aesthetic issues, jazzing it up for open houses and hiring the right people for the job take time, so make every day count. Mind Curb Appeal Autumnal foliage will lend a distinct character to your home exterior, but fallen leaves may scatter across your yard.

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How LOs, mortgage execs are preparing for 2024

Housing Wire

After nearly two years of trudging through a frozen housing market , the consensus among mortgage professionals is that the worst of it is over. A successful loan officer in this market needs a very capable qualified assistant. I’m comfortable with lending there because I know I’m very familiar with the area.

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Tips for Buying a House in a Seller’s Market

Assurance Financial

During home shopping, most homebuyers want to know whether the current housing market is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, along with how to get a good deal in a seller’s market. Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Market. These terms mean that the market either favors buyers or sellers.

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Weird Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

From horror movie-esque semi-abandoned homes for rent to home decor that overshot “unique”, the owners and agents behind these funny ads thought things were perfect just as they were for their photos and open houses. Let’s talk about supply and some things on my mind about today’s market. To read more, click here.

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How to Sell Your Home With Success

PennyMac

Spring and summer are typically the best times to list, but the optimal selling season ultimately depends on your specific housing market. Don’t use a property tax assessment since that figure is typically much lower than the current market price. Still not sure how to price your home?