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Your debt-to-income ratio is crucial to getting approved for a mortgage — here’s how to calculate yours
Source: CNBC --- There’s a lot that goes into the home buying process, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer. One criteria mortgage lenders use to assess your mortgage application is the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Your debt-to-income ratio is a comparison of...
Home inspections in a hot market
Source: Daily Herald --- Q: In a past article, you wrote: "It is the height of professional irresponsibility for any real estate agent to advise a client against having a home inspection." In most cases, I would agree with your advice. But in a hot market, purchase...
Texas Legislature Passes Property Tax Relief Bills
The property tax relief bills are part of a 1,056-page, $338 billion two-year budget. Continue Reading Texas Legislature Passes Property Tax Relief Bills
Report: $17.6 Trillion in Q1 Home Equity
The new data report also found the average introductory rate on second lien HELOCs dropped below 7.5% in March. Continue Reading Report: $17.6 Trillion in Q1 Home Equity
US Housing Market Has Nearly $700 Billion in Listings, a Record High
This new record was achieved as the US housing supply soared 16.7% year-over-year to a five-year high. Continue Reading US Housing Market Has Nearly $700 Billion in Listings, a Record High
Realty One Group International Expands Into the Dominican Republic
This is the 27th country where the company has a presence. Continue Reading Realty One Group International Expands Into the Dominican Republic
6-Unit Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $2 Million
Company president Matt Cawley represented the seller and procured the buyer, a local real estate investor in the transaction. Continue Reading 6-Unit Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $2 Million
Egypt Unveils Plans for New City
Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli declared the project to be “an urban and development revolution” that will create 250,000 jobs. Continue Reading Egypt Unveils Plans for New City
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 26-30
This week’s Hits and Misses include Gov. Ron DeSantis and Kim Reynolds, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and NAR’s newest executives. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 26-30
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up by 5 Basis Points in May
The overall CMBS delinquent balance this month was $42.6 billion, up from $41.9 billion in April. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up by 5 Basis Points in May
Report: New Apartments Sitting Vacant for Months
Nearly 125,000 new apartments were completed in the fourth quarter, the second highest number on record. Continue Reading Report: New Apartments Sitting Vacant for Months
King Charles Makes Royal Property Available as Short-Term Rental
The refurbished property has a naughty history as the love-nest of Edward VII, the monarch’s great-great-grandfather, and his actress lover Lillie Langtry. Continue Reading King Charles Makes Royal Property Available as Short-Term Rental
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