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Housing Wire
APRIL 18, 2025
Many builders offer incentives or are open to negotiating closing costs, lot premiums and other expenses. For quick move-in homes, closing dates can also be adjusted. If no rate protection is available, buyers should ensure they still qualify for their mortgage in case of a rate increase.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Secure a mortgage pre-approval As a rule of thumb, its best to have your clients obtain a mortgage pre-approval prior to setting up any searches and conducting property tours. Clarify key steps like inspections, appraisals, and the importance of meeting deadlines and any impacts of missing them.
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Redfin
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Can you roll closing costs into your mortgage? Basically, folding your closing costs into your loan means you’ll need less cash upfront at closing. Your lender can explain their specific policies, the rules around this practice, and which costs are eligible to be rolled into the mortgage.
Redfin
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Closing costs arent just a buyers responsibility – sellers have their own expenses to consider as well. On average, sellers can expect to pay between 6% to 10% of the sale price in closing costs , including agent commissions, transfer taxes, and title fees. What are closing costs for sellers?
Keeping Current Matters
JUNE 12, 2025
It Was Priced Too High Today, homebuyers are feeling the squeeze of higher mortgage rates, so even a slightly overpriced home will get overlooked. You Weren’t Willing To Negotiate In this market, sellers who aren’t open to negotiating on things like closing costs, inspection repairs, or other concessions are often left behind.
Redfin
JUNE 5, 2025
The absence of mortgage payments, the speed of closing, and the strong appeal to sellers are undeniable benefits. Many cash buyers assume that by sidestepping a home loan, they also bypass the complex array of fees associated with closing. These are not tied to a mortgage but are inherent to transferring property ownership.
BAM Media
DECEMBER 19, 2024
With home prices expected to rise, mortgage rates still in flux, and buyers and sellers split on key market dynamics, next year is shaping up to be anything but predictable. Forty-two percent of them say mortgage rates could delay their plans, while 41% worried they might not qualify for a mortgage, regardless of the rates.
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