Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

” Better is partnering with other businesses to offer services such as homeowner’s insurance and to provide access to a network of real estate agents, rather than offering these products and services directly to borrowers. The change resulted in Better’s exit from its real estate business.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2022

As part of the merger, Jim Black, the founder of All Cal, will become chief lending officer of InstaMortgage. Merging with All Cal gets InstaMortgage much closer to local real estate partners during a period in which refis have dried up and the purchase market remains hot , said Shashank Shekhar, founder and CEO of InstaMortgage.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The other party has no obligation to respond to you, but your real estate agent can reach out to learn their motivation for declining your proposal. Your real estate agents can go back and forth multiple times until all parties agree to everything or reach an impasse. The seller can pick a different one.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

But because inventory remains at record lows, home prices have soared to astonishing highs, and bidding wars still occur in housing market across the country, Pascoe and other real estate agents on the buy-side have had to go the extra mile to fight for their VA clients.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But, collectively at the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), we all agree that this is really no longer the case and hasn’t been for some time. Editor’s note: There are conventional mortgage options with down payments as low as 3% and government-insured loans with a low- or no-down-payment requirement.)

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, payments, insurance and proptech. Knock this year shifted into lending ). Register for the FinLedger Daily Newsletter. More companies are moving in this direction.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

AI-generated image of two lawyers scrutinizing title insurance joint venture agreements. In 1983 Jim Campbell launched what is believed to be the first joint venture experiment between a real estate brokerage and a title and settlement firm. Image was created using MidJourney.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

It should be noted that not every state uses due diligence fees in real estate transactions, so it is important to consult with your real estate agent so they may educate you on the legal implications of a housing contract. This is a task that your realtor can be present for on your behalf.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

How Do I Know If My Real Estate Agent Is The Right Fit For Me? Much like buying a home, choosing a real estate agent is not something that should be taken lightly. So what are some of the ways you can go about finding a real estate agent?

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

Title agents historically have felt like they played second fiddle to other players in the buying and selling of real estate. Regulators were suddenly curious about what exactly the industry contributed to a real estate transaction. This is how they make that happen.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Ethics are at the center of how I worked as a journalist and what I do today as a licensed broker and Realtor®. In fact, as a Realtor, I am committed to following a Code of Ethics that was first drafted and shared more than 100 years ago. Note: Realtors® vow to uphold the Code but not all real estate agent/brokers are Realtors®.).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Unfortunately, those ads don’t talk much about the next month or six weeks, the period real estate professionals call the “settlement process.” More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” in question.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 12, 2024

The first line of defense is hiring a REALTOR® who is experienced in handling the complexities of multiple offers in this adjusting market with higher rates. They should be well known, respected among agents in the area, and highly specialized in mortgage lending.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The first line of defense is hiring an experienced REALTOR® who is an expert at handling the complexities of multiple offers in this adjusting market with higher rates. They should be well known, respected among agents in the area, and highly specialized in mortgage lending.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Behind him, the recent financial crisis still cast a cautionary shadow over new business development, but ahead he saw opportunities for a client-centric, tech-focused family of companies in the title insurance and real estate settlement services industry. Now, at WFG’s 10-year anniversary, this vision holds even more relevance.

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 13, 2022

How to vet real estate agents as a seller. The bubble burst last time because we had crazy lending. The real estate market has deep impacts on not only buyers and sellers. So look at everybody that’s involved in real estate. 00:43:25] How to vet real estate agents as a seller.

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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. How a real estate NFT works today…. That could be a solution.

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PennyMac

APRIL 2, 2020

Step 4: Find the Right Real Estate Agent. The help and guidance provided by a real estate agent or REALTOR ® can be priceless, particularly for first-time homebuyers or those searching in an unfamiliar area. But be sure you’ve done your research before opting out of using an agent.

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Raleigh Realty

MAY 3, 2021

These challenges can be overcome if you find a great real estate agent. Conventional loans are insured by private lenders. The catch is that you will need to pay private mortgage insurance if you put down less than 20. Unconventional loans are insured by the federal government. Spouses may qualify, as well.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

This is because the appraisal helps the lender ensure that they are not lending more money than the home is worth. The LTV ratio has a direct impact on the terms of the mortgage, including the interest rate and the need for private mortgage insurance (PMI).

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. The information that arises helps enlighten those who own, manage, sell, lend money, or invest in commercial real estate property.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Real estate agents often hear from their clients that they are looking to downsize to save money or simply because their house has too much space and no longer fits their needs. Documents such as birth certificates, social security cards, and insurance documents can often be stored inside a single envelope. Less upkeep.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 30, 2021

Here are 11 thoughts, gathered from experienced real estate agents, and shared with you: Financial backing – Before considering offers, buyers should speak with their lender to request a letter that states they are strong candidates for a mortgage loan to cover the cost of the home.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” This has been a very hot and important topic within the lending space for the last year or so, we’ve talked about it on this podcast before Kenon. So there’s this real estate agent — are you with me? My professional background is out of finance and lending. You’ve opened the door.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 11, 2021

More than likely one of the first questions you will receive once you begin working with a real estate agent is what you are looking for in your ideal home. Be vocal about your specifications for your ideal home with your real estate agent. USDA Loans- The U.S

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While investors of mortgaged securities help dictate their interest rates, the Federal Reserve is behind the scenes influencing the overall lending environment. That’s according to a survey of 1,002 Hispanic Americans by The National Association of Realtors®. >> home-buying population at large (34%).

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