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5 things wildly successful real-estate brokers do to get the most out of their days
Source: Insider --- What does a typical day as a real-estate agent look like? Most of the country's all-star brokers will say such a thing doesn't exist, but what's clear is that many of the pros at the top of their game share a handful of similar daily habits. ...
Why First-Time Homebuyers are Avoiding FHA Loans
Source: Yahoo! Finance --- For many years, homebuyers seized upon the option to purchase their first house with a loan backed up by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). This allowed them to put down as little as 3.5% of the total cost upfront, which meant owning...
Saks Fifth Avenue to Shut Down San Francisco Store
The retailer’s five-floor store will close on May 10. Continue Reading Saks Fifth Avenue to Shut Down San Francisco Store
Lawyer for NY AG Letitia James Demands Justice Dept. Reject Mortgage Fraud Referral
Attorney Abbe Lowell said the paperwork “mistakenly stated the property to be Ms. James’ principal residence.” Continue Reading Lawyer for NY AG Letitia James Demands Justice Dept. Reject Mortgage Fraud Referral
New York State’s Housing Inventory Inches Up, But Sales Remain Static
March marked the 20th consecutive month of year-over-year median home price increases. Continue Reading New York State’s Housing Inventory Inches Up, But Sales Remain Static
Florida Home Sales Down Despite Wider Listings and Inventory
The statewide median price for single-family homes was $414,555 in the first quarter, a scant 0.1% dip from one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Down Despite Wider Listings and Inventory
Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of April 24. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 6%
The median existing-home price for all housing types in March was $403,700, up 2.7% from the $392,900 price set one year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by Nearly 6%
233 Cities Have Starter Homes Priced at $1 Million
California continues to lead the nation with the most cities offering $1 million starter homes (113). Continue Reading 233 Cities Have Starter Homes Priced at $1 Million
Two Guilty Pleas in Massachusetts Lender Fraud Case
The case involved Louis R. Masaschi, his wife Jeanette Norman and his sister-in-law Christine Gendron. Continue Reading Two Guilty Pleas in Massachusetts Lender Fraud Case
Profit Margins Down for Q1 Home Sales
ATTOM’s Rob Barber noted that “several communities in Florida and California saw the biggest drop offs.” Continue Reading Profit Margins Down for Q1 Home Sales
Report: South and Midwest Dominate in Homebuilding and Affordability
Realtor.com ranked South Carolina, Iowa, Texas, Indiana, and North Carolina for having the best balance between affordability and new construction. Continue Reading Report: South and Midwest Dominate in Homebuilding and Affordability
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