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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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Opinion: Here’s the latest data on what Realtors are witnessing in the housing market

Housing Wire

The monthly Realtors Confidence Index helps to dispel many of the myths and cut through the noise of what is currently happening in the market. The National Association of Realtors Research Group has produced the index since 2008, at a time of turmoil in the real estate market. It is difficult to obtain a mortgage today.

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7 Tips: Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

Raleigh Realty

Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection? Is the seller not willing to negotiate repairs? One of those steps is the home inspection and with the home inspection, major issues can arise. As a buyer, always try to come to the seller from a kind, courteous place.

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The current REO market requires an expansion of services for business growth

Housing Wire

Presently, the demand for existing homes outpaces the available supply, raising potential concerns for both sellers and buyers. Notably, property risk calls for thorough inspection, preservation, and maintenance to limit liability. Notably, property risk calls for thorough inspection, preservation, and maintenance to limit liability.

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The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home Without a REALTOR®

Lamacchia Realty

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF SELLING YOUR HOME WITHOUT A REALTOR® There is no denying it, the housing market has been a rollercoaster over the last several years. From the Covid-19 driven frenzy in 2020 to the significant inventory slowdown this year , buyers , sellers , and agents have all had adapt and grow comfortable with change.

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Agent strategies for getting first-time homebuyers across the finish line

Housing Wire

It’s true that first-time buyers make up a larger piece of a smaller pie, as housing inventory shrinks. Not to mention the current mortgage rates at decades-high levels as well as sellers who are locked in with pandemic low rates. Sellers are even using this as a tool to attract buyers. It never will be.

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

As predicted , 2024 has started with low inventory, and mortgage rates have remained relatively stable in the high 6’s and low 7’s. Due to rising rates and home prices that have continued to influence consumer spending, 2023 saw the lowest inventory in recorded history, and in 2024, sellers are still hesitant to enter the market.

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