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WHY HAVE A BUYER’S AGENT WHEN PURCHASING A HOME
Source: RisMedia --- When you search for a new home, you may find it’s not as easy as you expect. There could be competition for a home you want to buy, and there will be paperwork and processes to navigate before you own the property. While looking for a home might...
How soon can you refinance your mortgage?
Source: CBS News --- When you refinance your mortgage, you replace it with a new one. Sometimes, this allows you to get a lower rate or monthly payment, or it might also come with cash back, which you can use to cover home repairs or any other expense you might be...
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratoriums in Hurricane Impacted Areas
The extensions are designed to assist households in devastated areas across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratoriums in Hurricane Impacted Areas
Report: Roof Repair Costs at $31 Billion in 2024
Since 2022, non-catastrophic wind/hail roof claims increased from 17% to 25%. Continue Reading Report: Roof Repair Costs at $31 Billion in 2024
Foundational Builders Corporation Expanding to Arizona and Florida
The company appointed Joe El Rady as chief financial officer. Continue Reading Foundational Builders Corporation Expanding to Arizona and Florida
HomeLife Realty Services Rolls Out Cash Back Program
Buyers and sellers will receive a suggested 5% cash back from a participating agent’s share of the commission. Continue Reading HomeLife Realty Services Rolls Out Cash Back Program
United Wholesale Mortgage in AI Partnership with Google Cloud
UWM will integrate Google Cloud AI and machine learning tools into its lending platform. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage in AI Partnership with Google Cloud
Sterling Organization Acquires Bay Area Shopping Center for $61.1 Million
The property is anchored by a 25,191-square-foot Safeway grocer and a 14,500-square-foot CVS Pharmacy. Continue Reading Sterling Organization Acquires Bay Area Shopping Center for $61.1 Million
Survey: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Sell Stocks to Finance Their Down Payment
Among homeowners, Redfin found roughly one in eight (13%) said they sold stocks to help fund their down payment. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Sell Stocks to Finance Their Down Payment
Port of Seattle Files Appeal to Prevent Residential Development in Industrial District
The Port said the rezoning “appears that substantially all of the developable land covered by the Council’s action is controlled by one property owner.” Continue Reading Port of Seattle Files Appeal to Prevent Residential Development in Industrial District
California Company Settles Charges of Predatory Practices and Unlawful Contracts
HomeOptions was accused of violating California’s Real Estate Law, state and federal telemarketing laws, and federal lending laws. Continue Reading California Company Settles Charges of Predatory Practices and Unlawful Contracts
Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
Next Level Education was co-founded by longtime mortgage industry professionals JR Huber and Debbie Gadberry. Continue Reading Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
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