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Yes, Cash Buyers Pay Closing Costs, and Sometimes Even the Seller’s Fees

HomeLight

Closing costs are assumed to be part of doing business in real estate, but do cash buyers pay closing costs? Yes, you can expect charges for attorney hours, taxes, plus title and recording fees to still apply, though the use of cash can greatly reduce a buyer’s closing costs with the elimination of mortgage fees.

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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

VA mortgage loans generally provide veterans and active-duty service members with more favorable terms than other loans on the market. My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. A lot has changed and it’s time to remove the stigma.

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

Home improvements and renovations are also important to buyers. A concession is when the seller agrees to pay part of a buyer’s closing costs. A seller concession could include putting money towards the inspection costs, appraisal fees, taxes or another expense. Sellers also have to pay 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. The program is separate from the broader VA loan program that is available to all veterans.

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‘Flipping Across America’ Reveals How To Save Money Renovating a House

Realtor.com

HGTV Whether a house is big or small, renovations are a lot of work—as the teams on “Flipping Across America” (hosted by Alison Victoria ) learn during their latest flips. In the episode “What You Get for the Money,” Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin of “Going for Sold” renovate a large, 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home in Houston.

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Marketing Properties in the Current State of the Real Estate Industry

Realty Biz

The current real estate market is facing a number of unfavorable factors, including rising interest rates , inflation, and a limited supply of homes. However, there are a number of things that real estate professionals can do to market their properties effectively in this market. Is it in a desirable location?

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Avoid these 6 outdated real estate marketing trends

Real Trends

Smart real estate agents need to keep up with new trends and strategies , or they risk falling behind the market. Let’s look at some of the most outdated real estate marketing strategies you might still be using — and talk about why you should leave them behind. But that strategy only worked when the market was opaque.

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