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Can you refinance a seller-financed mortgage?
Source: The Mortgage Reports --- Some home buyers get their mortgage loans from the home’s seller — not from a mortgage lender. This kind of financing, known as “owner financing” or “seller financing,” can help buyers who don’t meet standard mortgage guidelines at the...
As Mortgage Rates Stay Up, Lenders and Brokers Need to Get ‘Creative’
Source: Market Scale --- Freddie Mac’s weekly averages since July 14 have been volatile, with spikes and dips in 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed and 15-year adjustable mortgage rates. But even with some short term relief after August 4’s numbers brought rates below 5%...
DOJ: Sitzer/Burnett Settlement Does Not Prevent Future Enforcement Against NAR
The department did not have an official opinion on the settlement. Continue Reading DOJ: Sitzer/Burnett Settlement Does Not Prevent Future Enforcement Against NAR
$15.85 Million Home Sale Breaks Record for North Carolina
The transaction supersedes North Carolina’s previous record-breaking sale price for a $14 million transaction that closed in October. Continue Reading $15.85 Million Home Sale Breaks Record for North Carolina
Montana’s Cromwell Island Listed for $72 Million
The 348-acre island is located approximately one hour from Glacier National Park on Flathead Lake. Continue Reading Montana’s Cromwell Island Listed for $72 Million
Report: US Office Furniture Market to Reach $22.24 Billion by 2030
The seating product segment accounted for the market’s largest share this year. Continue Reading Report: US Office Furniture Market to Reach $22.24 Billion by 2030
Flacks Group Acquires Georgia’s Crowne Plaza North Augusta Hotel
The hotel is located a short distance from the Augusta National Golf Club. Continue Reading Flacks Group Acquires Georgia’s Crowne Plaza North Augusta Hotel
Trump Names Scott Turner for HUD Secretary
Turner first gained national prominence as a cornerback in the NFL. Continue Reading Trump Names Scott Turner for HUD Secretary
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 18-22
This week’s Hits and Misses covers the intersection of real estate and politics in Washington, Ottawa, Sacramento and Animal Crossing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 18-22
Survey: 1 in 5 Renters Put All of Their Income into Paying Rent
20% of renters are working a second job to cover their housing costs. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Renters Put All of Their Income into Paying Rent
Sky Real Estate Acquires Missouri Shopping Center from Simon Property Group
The 391,000-square-foot shopping center is located on a 60-acre parcel along Osage Beach Parkway. Continue Reading Sky Real Estate Acquires Missouri Shopping Center from Simon Property Group
Truist Commits $725 Million to Aid Hurricane-Damaged Western North Carolina
The initiative includes $340 million in loans for qualified small businesses, residential mortgages, and commercial real estate. Continue Reading Truist Commits $725 Million to Aid Hurricane-Damaged Western North Carolina



