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Once at the fringes of housing finance, home equity investment companies look to grow their stake

Housing Wire

In return, Hometap gets an agreed-upon percentage of the sale price or appraised value within a 10-year period. Rated securitizations of home equity agreements and home equity investments is also adding optimism about further expansion as they signal that institutional investors are warming up to the asset class, sources told HousingWire.

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Why the US MLS system is the envy of other countries

Housing Wire

They also recently closed on their purchase of a new home. In the process, they had to rent a home for four months between their sale and their purchase given “simultaneous closings” are not a practice there. And they paid a 1% fee to their solicitor for their purchase. All in all, my parents paid 4.5% experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buyers Agents in Real Estate

Realty Biz

Are you wondering what to ask a buyer's agent before hiring them? Buyer agents play a crucial role in real estate transactions. Understanding the difference between buyer and seller's agents and how buyer's agents are compensated is essential. You may likely be asked to sign a buyer's agency agreement.

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What to Look For in New-Construction Homes: These 5 Crucial Aspects Should Be on Your Radar

Realtor.com

fstop123/Getty Images Few things are as exciting as purchasing a newly constructed home. There are a lot of factors that could make a brand-new home a less than ideal purchase. So, before closing on a new-construction home, here are some things you need to consider. The builder’s reputation.

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Cleaning Up The Pre-Construction Condo Industry!

Toronto Realty Blog

I have been perhaps the harshest critic of the pre-construction condominium industry in Ontario over the past two decades. It’s an odd position for a real estate agent, of all people, to take. Some of you, reading this, have made money in pre-construction. I have no doubt about that.

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Real Estate Sales in Greece: An Overview of Legislative Norms

Realty Biz

For those searching for Greece property for sale , understanding the intricacies of the country's real estate regulations and practices is paramount. This often involves real estate agents who provide insights into the market, pricing, and potential matches based on preferences.

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Starting from Scratch: What to Do When Your Real Estate Listing Agreement Expires

HomeLight

When you signed the listing contract to put your house on the market, you had high hopes for a quick sale. And now you’ve realized that even the listing agreement with your agent has expired. And now you’ve realized that even the listing agreement with your agent has expired. Where does that leave you?