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Rocket Mortgage to buyers: Use a partner agent, save big on closing costs

Housing Wire

Rocket Mortgage is throwing a big incentive at spring homebuyers, offering them up to $10,000 in closing cost credits if they work with a real estate agent through its affiliate, Rocket Homes. of their loan amount to put toward closing costs, helping defray upfront costs.

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Pending-home sales rise to highest level in a year in October: Redfin

Housing Wire

pending-home sales rose 1% month over month in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 401,000, the highest level in a year. Although pending sales fell 4.8% Here’s a look at why pending-home sales picked up: The number of existing homes listed increased in October, giving buyers more options to choose from.

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Can You Avoid Closing Costs? Tips to Reduce Them

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Whether you’re buying or selling, you’re probably wondering how to avoid closing costs. They’re a pain no matter what side of the transaction you’re on; for buyers, they can add to an already expensive purchase ; for sellers, they take a sizable chunk out of the sale price of their home. Title and settlement fees. Home warranty.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Louisiana

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Real estate attorneys are not considered essential for closing in the state of Louisiana Real estate transfer taxes? As is” is a type of home sale where it’s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. You typically won’t label a home in pristine, move-in-ready condition as an “as is” sale.

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How Much Are Closing Costs in Georgia?

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Editor’s note: This post will help answer the question: How much are closing costs in Georgia (GA)? The example costs provided are based on median home prices and typical fees. Your closing costs may differ depending on your circumstances and the terms of your home purchase. to purchase a home in.

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HUD walks back some proposed changes to HECM for Purchase program

Housing Wire

In certain circumstances, the program would allow for inclusion of “an ‘interested party contribution’ [of] up to six percent of the sales price,” according to the original plan. Changing course In October, FHA published proposed guidance for the H4P program in the Federal Register. These credits can lead to fair lending violations.

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Short Sale Closing Costs: What Buyers Should Know

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If a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments, a short sale is one potential way of correcting course. That being said, the home purchase process is a lot more complicated and drawn out with a short sale because it all hinges on the oversight and approval of a third party: the mortgage lender. Short sales 101.