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The long anticipated transformation of the L.O.’s role is here

Housing Wire

The modern LO routinely analyzes debt-to-income ratios in the context of retirement savings goals. Youll be able to recognize them as the brands enjoying sustainable success regardless of market conditions. And the best LOs genuinely welcome this. John Cady is the CEO and President Citywide Home Mortgage.

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Flyhomes acquires Home Sale Assured

Housing Wire

In the acquisition, Flyhomes will be acquiring the Home Sale Assured brand and Meadow will join Flyhomes as VP of partnerships. This deal strengthens our offerings and gives us more tools to serve more customers looking for a better way to buy and sell a home.” Meadow has 25 years of mortgage industry experience.

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The emerging ESG market is a diamond in the rough

Housing Wire

It’s natural for the mind to wander toward a parade of green branding campaigns that may be aspirational in messaging but rarely result in measurable climate-friendly or socially sustainable solutions in practice. When the terms “green” or “ESG” are broached in polite company, eyes have a tendency to roll.

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Insurance carrier exodus rattles California and Florida housing markets

Housing Wire

I do a lot with new construction and homeowners’ insurance is cheaper on new builds because they are brand new,” Williams said. According to Sandy Williams, an eXp Realty agent in Sarasota, homeowners’ insurance costs have doubled for many in her metro area ( flood insurance costs have also risen dramatically). “I

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Mortgage Rates 2024: Can Assumable Mortgages Get You a Lower Rate?

Marco Santarelli

An assumable mortgage is a way to take over the existing mortgage on a property instead of getting a brand-new loan. It allows you to take over the seller's existing mortgage instead of getting a brand-new one. This will involve a deep dive into your credit score, employment history, debt-to-income ratio, and any assets you hold.

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Do I Need To Provide My Tax Returns To Buy a House? Your Questions Answered

HomeLight

Before you buy a home, you should pay off as much of your debt as possible. Not only does paying off your debt increase your credit score, but lenders will also want to see that you have a low debt-to-income ratio. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

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How Do Rent-to-Own Homes Work? The 4 Steps to Homeownership

HomeLight

Pay down credit card debt (to get your debt-to-income ratio below 43% ). Header Image Source: (Pixabay / Pexels) All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement or any affiliation with HomeLight.