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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Those too young to remember the wild west of real estate believe that real estate commissions have always been evenly split between seller’s and buyer’s agents, with each receiving a portion of the sale price. Yet, the complexity of real estate transactions lies beyond the initial online search.

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Opinion: Title companies committed to promoting homeownership for all

Housing Wire

Prospective homebuyers face an obstacle course of challenges – from financing to logistics – once they make the decision to purchase a home. Fees add up in transaction While the cost of title insurance is less than.5% 5% of all loan charges, the industry understands that fees can add up in a real estate purchase.

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Porch acquires mortgage software firm Floify for $90M

Housing Wire

In 2021, Floify’s software, which streamlines the loan origination process by allowing document sharing, and communication between LOs and real estate agents, has helped over 77,000 mortgage applications close each month, according to Porch. The acquisition cost Porch about $76.5

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Where Are the Warehouses for Rent in Columbus Ohio? The Industrial Real Estate Wave Continues

The Robert Weiler Company

What’s in a Name: Warehouse Rental Space vs. Industrial Real Estate. When first examining industrial real estate, these two terms, “warehouse” and “industrial” space dominate. This is especially true for third-party logistics (3PL) companies whose businesses depend on keeping their customers happy.

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Opportunities to improve the home-building process

Housing Wire

The real estate industry is in a serious time crunch to get new housing stock together. The build process was a logistical nightmare from start to finish. So many times I wondered to myself, “Why are site logistics and materials managed by someone in a truck writing on a notepad?” “Why Why are costs so unpredictable?”

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Planning for a Home Renovation: A Guide

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When you find the right one, make sure they are licensed and insured to avoid any nasty surprises down the line. If you find that you need new HVAC units, your home warranty company can be an invaluable resource for managing the cost and logistics of HVAC replacement.

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Why Industrial Space for Rent Is the Hottest CRE Sector in 2021

The Robert Weiler Company

Real estate often falls into two categories: residential and commercial. Industrial real estate and industrial space for lease is a subcategory of commercial real estate. America’s intricate network of corporate capitalism is upheld by industrial real estate.

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