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Locked Means Locked
What does locking a rate do for clients? It keeps these rates in check. Some lenders that I use even let me lock and shop. What does that do? It lets the borrowers lock a rate in a rate for up to 90 days and then continue to shop for their homes. Continue Reading Locked Means Locked
Appraised Value vs. Market Value: They Are Not the Same!
By Dan Harkey Real Estate & Private Money Finance Consultant m: 949 533-8315 | e: [email protected] There are multiple methods for determining a property’s value, including market value and appraised value. There are also numerous definitions of value conclusions...
Former HGTV Star Sentenced to Four Years for Real Estate Fraud
Todd Hill appeared on the series “Flip It to Win It.” Continue Reading Former HGTV Star Sentenced to Four Years for Real Estate Fraud
Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Increased levels of natural disaster risks have prompted many insurers to stop doing business in Florida and California. Continue Reading Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5% from one week earlier and the unadjusted index was up by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
Blackstone Seeks Buyer for Motel 6 Lodging Chain
G6 Hospitality, which also owns the Studio 6 brand of extended-stay hotels, operates 1,400 locations across North America. Continue Reading Blackstone Seeks Buyer for Motel 6 Lodging Chain
Red Lobster Reportedly Considering Bankruptcy Filing
Red Lobster has 649 restaurants, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Continue Reading Red Lobster Reportedly Considering Bankruptcy Filing
Powell Backpedals on Rate Cuts, Citing Stubborn Inflation
Powell insisted rates would remain at their current 23-year high “as long as needed.” Continue Reading Powell Backpedals on Rate Cuts, Citing Stubborn Inflation
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
The average loan size for new homes was $405,400 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
British Columbia Woman Fined $626,000 for Real Estate Flipping Scam
The BCSC determined that investors lost approximately $776,000 based on White’s actions. Continue Reading British Columbia Woman Fined $626,000 for Real Estate Flipping Scam
Wharton to Offer Course on Using Data Analytics for Real Estate Investments
The half-semester course titled “REAL 3700X: Real Estate Data Analytics” begins in the spring 2025. Continue Reading Wharton to Offer Course on Using Data Analytics for Real Estate Investments
Guest Opinion: Fighting Back Against Ransomware Attacks
Far too many “digital doors” are left open for adversaries to walk through with relative ease. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Fighting Back Against Ransomware Attacks
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