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How will first-time buyers fare if sellers can’t offer buyer agent compensation?

Housing Wire

If the home does not appraise, the financing would be a separate personal loan, raising the borrower’s debt-to-income ratio, potentially disqualifying them from the mortgage or making the cost to borrow go up. Advocates presenting dubious arguments are helping to create a two-tiered system of brokerage services.

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Second-Time Homebuyer: What to Expect This Time Around

Redfin

Real estate brokerages like Redfin make it easy to browse listings, get real-time updates, and schedule tours. If your score is lower, focus on paying down debt and improving your credit before applying. Debt-to-income ratio: This compares your monthly debt payments to your gross income.

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Creative Strategies To Come Up With The Down Payment

The Mortgage Report

I’ve seen buyers pick up side gigs like food delivery or weekend shifts at a company,” says Andrew Fortune , Realtor and brokerage owner of Great Colorado Homes. Fortunately, mortgage lenders will not count this monthly repayment on your 401(k) loan against you in your debt-to-income ratio,” adds Schwartz.

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Instant gratification is destroying your business. Here’s how to avoid the distraction trap

Inman

Learn to lock in the necessary behaviors required to build your business, team leader Carl Medford writes, repeat them constantly, avoid pleasurable distractions and reap the rewards.

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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Many are already shouldering the burdens of high debt-to-income ratios, mortgage insurance premiums, and elevated interest rates to secure a foothold in homeownership. Joshua Harley is the founder of Fathom Holdings , a RealTrends 500 brokerage. For these buyers, every dollar matters.

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

Marco Santarelli

This will involve a deep dive into your credit score, employment history, debt-to-income ratio, and any assets you hold. Some brokerages even specialize in assumable mortgages, so do your research and find an agent who can guide you through the process. Search Platforms: Websites like assumable.io

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These Rent-to-Own Homes Programs to Help You Get Into That House

HomeLight

Buyers will need to meet Home Partners’ minimum FICO requirement, which varies by market, and a maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI) of 45% to be approved. Home Partners is affiliated with various brokerages and can get them connected to a Realtor®.