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A housing boom doesn’t portend a bust

Housing Wire

Homes that reach the market sell quickly, bidding wars are the new normal and the investor share of sales continues to rise. Mortgage credit availability remains tighter than it was pre-pandemic. The mortgage debt-to-income ratio is near a four-decade low and homeowner equity is at a historic high.

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Vishal Garg unveils Better’s new strategy as a publicly traded company 

Housing Wire

When asked how relevant this business will be, Garg refers to Amazon , a company that drives two-thirds of its sales from third-party sellers. “We Flávia Nunes: Better took nearly two years to go public, with Aurora’s shareholders’ merger approval extended three times. ” And what is Better.com best at?

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Home inventory grows as more listings come onto the market

Realty Biz

Economists say the historic shortage of homes for sale is coming to an end, as more inventory is added to the market. Meanwhile, the number of new listings also surpassed pre-pandemic levels, rising 4.5% For now though, inventory remains critically low at around 50% of pre-COVID levels. from a year ago. of the average U.S.

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Is there racial bias baked into GSE underwriting?

Housing Wire

The story, “The secret bias hidden in mortgage-approval algorithms,” included statements from fair housing activists who concluded that there is “systemic racism” in the mortgage process. But the same story got pushback from the MBA and the ABA , as well as the CHLA , arguing that the data was selective and produced a biased conclusion.

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Tips for Buying a Foreclosure Property

Point2Homes

If a homeowner fails to keep up with their mortgage payments, the lender can begin foreclosure proceedings, and the sale of foreclosed homes can sometimes be a bargain to home buyers. As an example, below are some of the steps involved in the sale of a foreclosed home that you need to be aware of. Getting Pre-Approved.

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Vital Steps to Take When Purchasing Your First Home

Realty Biz

Take a close look at your income, expenses, and existing debts. This documentation will be necessary when applying for a mortgage pre-approval. This documentation will be necessary when applying for a mortgage pre-approval. It's advisable to reach out to multiple lenders and obtain pre-approval.

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Our Home Buyer Wasn’t Approved for a Loan—What Now?

Realtor.com

Although this is a major milestone on the march toward closing, there are many points where this deal can go off the rails—like if you find out your home buyer wasn’t approved for a mortgage. Why home buyers aren’t always approved for a mortgage. Still, pre-approval is not a guarantee that a buyer will get a loan.

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