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Compass acquisition could worry some California agents

Housing Wire

Compass announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy San Francisco-based real estate transaction platform Glide , a deal that some California real estate agents may feel uneasy about. Glide, which was founded in 2017, provides tools like eSignature and the digitization of sales processing forms.

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CFPB reverses pandemic flexibilities, vowing enforcement

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday it is rescinding seven of its temporary policies put in place to protect consumers during the pandemic. The CFPB also now intends to take enforcement action against land developers subject to the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act under Regulation J.

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What Is a Pocket Listing? Definition, Pros & Cons for 2024

The Close

In the world of real estate, a “pocket listing” is when a seller signs a listing agreement with a broker, giving them the exclusive right to sell their property. These off-market or private listings are like the speakeasies of real estate—you won’t find them on the internet or with a “For Sale” sign out front.

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Staying After Selling: What to Know About Use and Occupancy Agreements

HomeLight

As excited as you are about the prospect of a successful sale, you’re hesitant to sign a contract without knowing you’ll have somewhere to go. Enter the use and occupancy agreement. While a use and occupancy agreement might seem a lot like a lease, there are some fundamental differences. Source: ( Andrea Davis / Unsplash ).

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5 of the Top We Buy Houses for Cash Companies in Modesto

HomeLight

Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. We Buy Houses companies in Modesto typically promise to give home sellers quick, convenient all-cash offers, and exceptionally speedy closings, often wrapping up the property sale in as few as seven days. Phone: 844-488-8455.

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Is there racial bias baked into GSE underwriting?

Housing Wire

A recent syndicated article on racial bias from The Markup on racial bias, published by ABC news, AP, Market Watch and more, has drawn a great deal of attention from trade groups, policy makers and housing advocates with support from some and attacks from others. I am not here to argue either for or against this argument.

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Selling Your Rental Property? Be Aware of These 15 Tenant Rights

HomeLight

However, if your property is occupied, you need to be aware of a tenant’s rights when a house is for sale as they pertain to your area, as well as the specific terms of your lease agreement. How does the eviction moratorium affect a possible sale? Consider drafting a repayment agreement with your tenant.