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The American dream and the affordability crisis

Housing Wire

As we celebrate National Homeownership Month this June, let us acknowledge the current challenges preventing many would-be first-time homebuyers from achieving their dream of homeownership, and how we as an industry can work to break down those barriers. A crisis of affordability. Buyer morale is at an all-time low for good reason.

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I’d list my home, but where would I move?

Housing Wire

For most agents, that’s the end of the conversation, ending the possibility of taking a new listing as well as facilitating the buyer side. First, many builders are buying down interest rates using their in-house financing. First, many builders are buying down interest rates using their in-house financing.

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How To Buy A Home For Your Disabled Adult Child

Realty Biz

The extremely low mortgage rates that are advertised on TV, radio, and the internet are typically reserved for people looking to buy a home that they plan to occupy as their main residence. A 2 nd home or a vacation home generally is not afforded the same low rates. Family Opportunity Mortgage To the Rescue.

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Question #10 for 2024: Will inventory increase further in 2024?

Calculated Risk Real Estate

Six years ago, in January 2018, I was quoted in a Bloomberg article that included a bearish outlook for housing. Six years ago, in January 2018, I was quoted in a Bloomberg article that included a bearish outlook for housing. Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2024.

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What’s On Your Real Estate Mind For 2024? (Pt2)

Toronto Realty Blog

Forget about the fact that most of these “new” listings are re-lists from last fall, but the fact that my gut instinct is not to scroll down and look at the specs, but rather to see if this property is truly new or a re-list, tells you all you need to know about the quality of inventory out there. Any new developments?

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Considerations to Decide on a Bigger Property: Expert Tips

Realty Biz

Your home is more than just a place to live; it's your sanctuary, haven, and, often, your most significant financial investment. The article discussed at length how to know. Do you have enough storage for your belongings? Do you have enough storage for your belongings? It is not surprising. I custom-built the house.

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Can You Pay Your Mortgage Using a Credit Card? Technically, Yes… but Should You?

Lighter Side of Real Estate

If you’re curious about whether you can pay your mortgage using a credit card, it’s probably for one of two reasons: You want to capitalize on perks offered by your credit card company, like cash back, points, or travel incentives. You’re tight on cash and need a way to pay your mortgage.