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Dave Ramsey Warns of a Dangerous ‘Plot Twist’ You Could Face With Rent-to-Own Homes. Here’s What It Is
Source: The Motley Fool --- Rent-to-own is one approach to buying a home, but it's not a conventional approach. Basically, if you opt for a rent-to-own arrangement, you enter into an agreement with a property owner that enables you to purchase the property you are...
7 tips for answering real estate questions in today’s market
Source: Real Trends --- The state of our current housing market is creating the need for sometimes challenging real estate questions between Realtors and clients. Twenty-five to 75% of all agents are new to the business and have never experienced a change in the...
Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
Under Canadian law, federal elections must be held by October. Continue Reading Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
A real estate agent gets slammed for insulting a waiter, another agent seeks to oust Los Angeles’ mayor, and a huge hole that needs to be filled. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
DOGE Uncovers Tens of Thousands of Unused Paid Software Licenses at HUD
HUD paid for 11,020 Acrobat licenses with zero users. Continue Reading DOGE Uncovers Tens of Thousands of Unused Paid Software Licenses at HUD
American Real Estate Association Unveils Alternative to NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
AREA stated its proposed policy enables sellers to “maintain control over how their home is listed while ensuring full MLS access for professionals.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Unveils Alternative to NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
Builders Thank Trump for Partial Tariff Pause, But Express Concern Over Possible Trade War
“NAHB will continue to work with the administration to cut regulations, boost domestic lumber output and further rein in housing costs,” said Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builders Thank Trump for Partial Tariff Pause, But Express Concern Over Possible Trade War
Conservation Group Buys 3,100-Acre New York Forest Parcel for $6.2 Million
The property had been the subject of a mixed-use development proposal encompassing housing, resort, and commercial uses. Continue Reading Conservation Group Buys 3,100-Acre New York Forest Parcel for $6.2 Million
Rocket Mortgage to Exit the Canadian Market
Rocket Mortgage plans to complete its exit from the market by June 27. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage to Exit the Canadian Market
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Section 8 Voucher Program
The bill would also “encourage HUD to reform its annual evaluation of PHAs to promote an increase in the diversity of neighborhoods where vouchers are used.” Continue Reading Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Section 8 Voucher Program
Study: Municipal Fees Drive Up Canadian Homebuilding Costs
CHBA predicted the 2022-2031 period will become the decade with the fewest homes built per new persons added to the Canadian population since at least 1972. Continue Reading Study: Municipal Fees Drive Up Canadian Homebuilding Costs
Executive Shake-Up at loanDepot
Frank Martell will step down as president, CEO and a board member. Continue Reading Executive Shake-Up at loanDepot