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Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
“If it’s a licensee, it still needs to be the entire office,” said RIAR CEO Philip Tedesco. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
New Financing Program Aimed at Sellers Planning Home Stagings
The new program is now available in select markets, with plans for nationwide expansion in the near future. Continue Reading New Financing Program Aimed at Sellers Planning Home Stagings
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Tech Trends: A Quartet of New Offerings
Four new digital offerings designed to help real estate professional improve their operations are in the spotlight in this edition of Tech Trends. Continue Reading Tech Trends: A Quartet of New Offerings
Proof Unveils AI-Powered Fraud Protection Tool
Defend will be offered as a paid feature on the Proof platform. Continue Reading Proof Unveils AI-Powered Fraud Protection Tool
Zillow Debuts Tool to Assess Buyer Affordability Levels
Buyers can get started on the Home Loans tab on Zillow’s app. Continue Reading Zillow Debuts Tool to Assess Buyer Affordability Levels
How to remove your home’s photos from Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com
Source: USA Today --- More than you realize is public information online. Here are five private details anyone can find out about you and your home online. Luckily, there are steps you can take to protect your privacy. Tap or click for steps to blur your home on...
The 10 best cities to buy a home in 2023 are all in the South
Source: CNBC --- Even with rising homeownership costs squeezing out buyers, some real estate markets will remain hot in 2023, mostly due to their relative affordability compared with the rest of the U.S., a new forecast finds. The top places have something else in...
First-time homebuyers are ‘royally screwed’
Source: Insider --- Lawrence Talej was ready to buy his first house. It was late 2019, and Talej, then a 26-year-old software developer, had saved up for a down payment while living with his parents in a suburb near Richmond, Virginia. After looking at a few houses...
Is the Housing Market Making You Moody? Influencing Design Trends in 2023
Source: WRAL News --- With record-high gas prices, a housing market boom and global uncertainty, it hasn’t been an easy transition back to stereotypically normal pre-pandemic living. The Consumer Sentiment Index and Fannie Mae Home Price Sentiment Index (HPSI) bear...
The 10 largest mortgage lenders in the U.S.
Source: Bankrate --- Mortgage rates have been volatile in recent months, but the roster of the biggest and most active mortgage lenders has stayed stable in the past year. Rocket Mortgage and United Shore Financial remained first and second by volume of loans...
Dry, Aromatic or Sparkling—Alsace, France, Has Something for Everyone
Source: Mansion Global --- Located in northeastern France, Alsace is a picturesque region on the Rhine River that’s synonymous with wine. Strasbourg, the main city and capital, is home to the European Parliament, and historic, fairytale-like villages are scattered...
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Point in 4 Months
Source: U.S. News --- The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.46% this week, the lowest it's been since September 2022. Mortgage rates declined across the board this week, with the average fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage falling to 6.46%. This is the lowest...
How to Price Your Home Correctly in Massachusetts
Source: MassRealty --- Proper Housing Pricing in Massachusetts is Essential It can be challenging to price your home correctly, but with some preparation and helpful tips, you can make the process as smooth as possible. When it comes to pricing a home in...
A Guide to Seller-Paid Mortgage-Rate Buydowns
Source: US News --- At a time when mortgage rates have increased sharply, home shoppers may be able to lock in better terms with a rewarding seller concession: interest-rate buydowns. A seller-paid rate buydown can typically help buyers save more money on monthly...
Letter to the editor: How do I tell the difference between a business and consumer mortgage?
Source: firsttuesday Journal --- Question: What is the difference between a business and consumer mortgage loan? Answer: A business mortgage — also known as a commercial loan — is a separate category of mortgage controlled by California rules and practices than a...
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