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Home sale cancellations hit record high in January

Housing Wire

Home sale cancellations in the U.S. The figure, which represents over 41,000 failed home-purchase agreements, marks an increase from 13.4% Meanwhile, pending home sales hit a record low for January, excluding the early pandemic months. Many are opting to wait out market instability before committing to a purchase.

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Buyers backing out of purchase agreements at elevated rates: Redfin

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Record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates are prompting buyers to back out of home purchase agreements at elevated levels. Redfin ’s newest housing market report shows that buyers backed out of 56,000 purchase agreements in June, which constitutes 14.9% of purchase agreements. In his market, 17.6%

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? To answer that, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between the many types of real estate professionals, including a real estate agent and a real estate broker. Summary What is a real estate agent? What does a real estate agent do?

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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. Finding an agent Like 43% of homebuyers , I began my search online, as I worked to get a sense for what the inventory in my preferred areas and in my price range looked like. Funny you should ask.

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The 11 do’s and don’ts of buying a new build

Housing Wire

New build vs. older homes Purchasing a new build ensures that all mechanical, plumbing and electrical components are up to current codes. Each builder has its own purchase agreement. While the builders sales team represents the developer, a buyers agent works solely in the buyers best interest.

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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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Making offers of buyer broker compensation is a tricky puzzle to solve

Housing Wire

17 , when the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuit settlement agreement had to be implemented, most brokers and agents were concerned about how they would disclose a seller’s offer of buyer broker compensation. Heading into Aug. which is no longer in effect.