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Fannie Mae expands use of AOLs in selling guide update

Housing Wire

The American Land Title Association has been a vocal critic of AOLs since Fannie Mae’s announcement nearly two years ago. In an emailed statement, a Fannie Mae spokesperson wrote that the GSE is continuing to explore ways to improve housing affordability by reducing closing costs.

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VA makes major change to America’s most underutilized mortgage program

Housing Wire

The program provides direct loans to Native American veterans and veterans who are married to Native American non-veterans to help with the purchase, construction or renovation of a home on trust land. Native Americans often face difficulty when accessing credit on tribal lands.

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Getting a Home Loan With Low or No Down Payment

Realty Biz

This type of mortgage can be used, not only, to buy homes in rural areas, but also for renovations, new constructions, and relocating a house. Money from this loan can be spent on a land purchase, and for connecting utilities. Along with zero down, it offers lower interest rates and closing costs. Down Payment Assistance.

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Cash Buyers vs. Traditional Listing: Pros and Cons

CT Homes

They typically buy properties to renovate or rent and are willing to move quickly to land deals. They are in the business of upgrading, renovating and doing work to add value to the properties they purchase. These costs can range anywhere from five to seven percent of the closing price. 5-8% is a chunk of change!

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How to Write Inspiring Real Estate Listing Descriptions

McKissock

12 Acres of Wooded Land for HOW MUCH?” If you were looking for raw land, would you click on it? recent renovations (appliances, doors, floors, etc.), Offer 100% of the buyer’s closing costs for a limited time. Look at typical real estate ads and you will notice they tend to be similar and boring.

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Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hack Prove One Massively Popular Upgrade May Be a Huge Waste of Cash

Realtor.com

Find out which renovations this team deems worth the investment, as well as which ones are too pricey to pursue. Haack and El Moussa’s smart choices might help set your priorities straight for your next renovation, too. This wall makes the house seem closed off. Can’t knock down a wall? Give it a purpose instead.

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Success with Millennial Real Estate Clients: Q&A with Dara Alperen Cipollone

McKissock

Dara’s ability to listen to clients and her attention to detail landed her Exceptional Service Awards in 2011, 2012, and 2013 from Cartus/USAA, one of the nation’s largest relocation organizations. For example, those popular home-finding shows give a perception that closing costs can be included in the sale.