Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Thanks to everybody who provided questions… …even those who asked questions they did not think we would answer. The post Interview With Mortgage Broker, Tony Della Sciucca appeared first on Toronto Realty Blog. TorontoRealtyBlog. ?. But we did. And we always will!

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The point I wanted to make today was that this conversation about inflation will lead to conversations about interest rates and all things mortgages, and for that, I want to bring my in-house mortgage broker, Tony Della Sciucca into the fold. So please feel free to pose your questions to Tony in the comments section below.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. Call or text me with any real estate questions! My goal is to become your trusted resource if you ever have real estate questions.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 21, 2024

I mean, I wash, but damn if I don’t hate unloading the dishwasher… References to John Wayne and the Marlboro Man notwithstanding, I’d like to think that after today’s blog is posted, we see a few more plays of this song on Spotify or wherever you get your music. But are we ready to answer the cowboy question?

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Bill McBride, the founder of the well-respected Calculated Risk blog, recently summed it up this way : “It has been over fourteen years since the bubble peak. Mortgage Bankers Association : 2%. The answer: There’s no comparison. Back in 2006, dubious adjustable-rate mortgages taxed many buyers’ budgets. Fannie Mae : 2.1%.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 14, 2023

In 2020, we received thirty-eight questions for Ben from the readers and the interview generated a whopping one-hundred fifty-two comments here on TRB! If you have a question for Ben, please post in the comments below, and we’ll post the interview on Wednesday and Friday of next week. appeared first on Toronto Realty Blog.

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HomeLight

MARCH 23, 2023

DISCLAIMER: As a friendly reminder, this blog post is meant to be used for educational purposes only, not legal advice. Deciding whether to sell a house before or after a divorce is one of the more pressing financial questions couples face when a marriage doesn’t work out. Who will pay the mortgage, property tax, and insurance?

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This common question plagues many homeowners who fear the timing and financial implications of such a decision. In this blog post, we’ll explore the possibilities and strategies for making your next big move with confidence. The short answer is yes, you can put an offer on a house before selling your current home.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Mortgage Calculator. The content that is unique to you, such as a weekly blog post, can be used in your social media or newsletters. But you may still have questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions we get about the Placester real estate website builder. Contact Us. Featured Listings. Testimonials.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

HUD answers questions about its new inter-agency appraisal bias task force. “The latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has found that mortgage application volume decreased 3.3% ” The refinance share of mortgage activity dropped from 62.2%

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Broke Agent Media

JANUARY 12, 2023

ChatGPT—the newest AI that’s making headlines—can help you reclaim the time you spend writing listing descriptions, social media content, emails for your clients and prospects, scripts for videos and phone calls, blogs and web copy for your website, and everything you do that involves putting your thoughts into words. Who knows?

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Windemere Buying

AUGUST 16, 2023

That’s why it is so important to find an agent that can not only help you navigate the home search process while answering your questions and addressing your needs from start to finish. When vetting agents, prioritize their trustworthiness along with their business acumen and ask questions that will help you narrow your search.

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Marco Santarelli

JANUARY 28, 2024

This is a question that many people are asking as we enter a new year with uncertainty and volatility in the global economy. The answer is not straightforward, as different indicators and forecasts suggest different scenarios. For example, housing inflation remained stubborn in November 2023 , up 6.5% from a year ago and 0.4%

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GeekEstate

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Each entrant will conduct a live, 4-minute pitch on their product or service, followed by a 4-minute rapid-fire question-and-answer session from a panel of judges. CubiCasa provides technology for the real estate, appraisal, and mortgage industries and is on a mission to digitize real estate. Interested in attending next week?

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Easy Agent Pro

APRIL 30, 2021

Use old blog posts as the skeleton, then flesh them out with additional detail. Many markets have real estate radio shows, primarily on the weekends, hosted by mortgage brokers and real estate agents. Determine your audience – New buyers and sellers will have very different questions than experienced clients.

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Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If you are planning to buy a home or refinance your existing mortgage in the next decade, you might be wondering what will happen to the mortgage interest rates in the future. What Factors Affect Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast for Next 10 Years? Will they go up or down?

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Afford Anything

JANUARY 4, 2021

They have $150,000 saved for a downpayment, but a $600,000 mortgage isn’t what they had in mind. They’d like to pay off their $90,000 mortgage in three years, but they’re afraid to use the money in case of unexpected baby expenses. I’d like to stay home for the next 10 years, and we also want to pay off our $90,000 mortgage.

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Realty Biz

MAY 2, 2023

For example, you could create a mortgage calculator that helps potential buyers estimate their monthly mortgage payments. You could also create a blog that provides tips and advice for home buyers. Ask yourself the following questions to define your brand identity: What are the core values of my real estate business?

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Starting a new blog but stuck on what to write? Need some real estate blog ideas to rank on Google, go viral on social media, and actually generate some leads? Over the last five years, I’ve written or edited hundreds of blog posts that today generate more than 350,000 page views each month. Well, you’ve come to the right place.

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Boom Town

APRIL 1, 2021

Blog Article: Speed-to-lead: The mission-critical step where most agents fall short. Mortgage (are they pre-approved?), Leverage your technology partner to embed qualifying questions within your IDX website. Yes, yes, I know it’s not the sexy answer but it’s the right answer. This way, no lead gets left behind.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 26, 2021

They call it “home-ownership on-demand,” which leaves a lot to be answered. Alright, so what would you call it if the bank wouldn’t approve you for a mortgage, and you didn’t meet the 5% minimum down payment threshold required by law, but you were afforded an opportunity to purchase through somebody else?

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2021

How about something serious, like maybe a look back at “Mortgage Comments” on MLS listings in the 1990’s? Mortgage Comments Circa 1996: First Mortgage @ 11.29% Assumable, P&I Of $2,286.47, Maturing 12/01/1998. Vendor Take Back Mortgage Available @ 13.79%. Top Five: Blogs Of 2021.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For example, some mortgage programs and loan types have specific guidelines regarding the amount of seller credits allowed. Some mortgage programs and loan types have specific guidelines regarding the amount of seller credits allowed. This can cover the buyer's closing costs, prepaid expenses, and upfront mortgage insurance premiums.

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McKissock

APRIL 16, 2021

Sharp increases in interest rates have shifted the mortgage originations landscape very quickly. “Appraisal waivers have really exploded in recent years—especially during the pandemic,” writes Ryan Lundquist of the Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Swift shift in the mortgage originations landscape.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

If it was, I would have said “were perfect,” but I didn’t, because it’s not, and neither am I… Ask a hundred people to describe a “perfect world” and I’m sure you’ll receive a hundred different answers. Ask a mortgage broker what a “pre-approval” consists of today.

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Easy Agent Pro

JANUARY 13, 2023

It will give you more direction with blog content, social media posts, and pages that will help draw these leads to you. Targeting this demographic involves familiarizing yourself with the mortgage process as well as fees, legalities, and interest rates for first-time homeowners. Pay close attention to how your client answers this.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 9, 2020

” By far, the most popular answer selection was “delegation and time management.” Click here to answer this month’s “Question of the Month” survey. In the early years it was all about bank relationships, networking with bank managers, mortgage brokers, even real estate agents to get a leg up on the competition.

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First Team Real Estate

AUGUST 3, 2021

The answer to this question can be found in three little words: in real estate, “ timing is everything.”. Good news: if you’re among the millions wondering ‘should I sell my house now or wait until later,’ then this blog might just be perfect timing. Mortgage rates are historically low, increasing demand for houses.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

One thing that all customers want is answers to their questions. So if you want to receive referrals from your emails, you must write your email messages to answer the questions they may have. 52 Common Real Estate Questions. 14 What is mortgage insurance? 32 Are all mortgage company interest rates the same?

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Realty Biz

MAY 11, 2021

If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question from Lidia in UT: Hey Brian, I’m a relatively new agent with less than 2 years in the field. Answer: Hello, Lidia. Thanks in advance, Lidia.

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Afford Anything

JUNE 4, 2021

Rob hopes to retire at age 60, but he has a pesky mortgage balance he wants to eliminate beforehand. Should they use this money to pay off their mortgage or should they bulk up their retirement accounts? “Billy” has two questions. The principal and interest portion of our mortgage is $965 per month.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 10, 2022

DISCLAIMER: This blog post is meant to be used for educational purposes only, not legal advice. Even spending endless hours sifting through regulations on irs.gov doesn’t guarantee you’ll arrive at the right answer. That’s because we often think of IRS Code as laws created by a higher power that are not to be questioned.

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Unlike the misconception, passive income ideas do require an upfront work to earn, like writing an e-book or building and monetizing a blog. The question for many is how to earn a real passive income. We are not suggesting using crowdfunding instead of applying for a mortgage. What does it take to earn passive income?

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 18, 2021

I had been talking to her all week, I’d given her the status certificate for review, she’d asked all the necessary questions about the building’s history, and we had great rapport. ” Not a great question. They just have a few questions about the building.” appeared first on Toronto Realty Blog.

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Boom Town

APRIL 8, 2019

By itself, it provides agents a series of questions they can qualify leads with. However, there’s one drawback to LPMAMA’s questions. Used plainly, LPMAMA questions can feel like an interview (or worse … an interrogation). And it makes it easy to transition to the next question: Price. “P” They’re very “agent-focused.”

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

The last time a blog title like this appeared on my blog, the hate-mail started to fiy… For those long-time readers, you may recall the infamous blog post from January 29th, 2014 that went by the same title: “Problems At The Printing Factory Lofts?” I mean, get every question under the sun.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 12, 2021

Don’t worry, I’m not going to start this blog with lyrics from “Changes” by David Bowie. So when the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation realized their revenues dropped dramatically on account of their “tightening” of mortgage rules in 2020, was there ever any doubt that they would reverse course?

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