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My Real Estate Secret Weapon Didn’t Work. Or Did It?
Source: The New York Times Magazine --- Buyers’ letters are controversial — and not necessarily very effective. But when you keep losing bidding wars, it helps to at least name the future you want. Flagstaff, Ariz., has become a hard town to buy a home in — it’s one...
How to buy a house with a low income
Source: Bankrate --- If you have a stable job but are earning less than you’d like, you might be concerned that this can impede your ability to purchase a home. The good news: There are mortgages and assistance options that can help you become a homeowner, even with a...
More Than 80% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
The top 10 metro areas with the largest year-over-year price increases all recorded gains of at least 12.6%. Continue Reading More Than 80% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
NAHB: Dept. of Energy is Making it Harder to Create Affordable Housing
“Let’s begin by fixing the broken regulatory process,” said. NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey. Continue Reading NAHB: Dept. of Energy is Making it Harder to Create Affordable Housing
NAR Debuts Flood Disclosure Tracker
NAR President Tracy Kasper said the “proposed legislation would add unnecessary red tape to an already complex purchasing and selling process.” Continue Reading NAR Debuts Flood Disclosure Tracker
Mel Sembler, Real Estate Developer Turned Diplomat, Dies at 93
Sembler was a tireless fundraiser for the Republican Party and a generous philanthropist. Continue Reading Mel Sembler, Real Estate Developer Turned Diplomat, Dies at 93
Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 3% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
Recent data found only three in 10 veterans knew they could buy a home with a zero-down payment with the VA loan program. Continue Reading New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
Alta Town Center, a New Community, Opens in Raleigh
Alta Town Center offers 336 apartment homes comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Continue Reading Alta Town Center, a New Community, Opens in Raleigh
David Nargang Named President at Allied Orion Group
Nargang previously served as president at McCormack Baron Management. Continue Reading David Nargang Named President at Allied Orion Group
First American Home Warranty Now Available in Illinois
The company will provide three of its home warranty plans through a network of independent contractors. Continue Reading First American Home Warranty Now Available in Illinois
CoreLogic: Home Prices Up 4.5% in September
Maine experienced a 10.1% annual increase, the first double-digit gain recorded in any state since early 2023. Continue Reading CoreLogic: Home Prices Up 4.5% in September
