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7 Smart Ways To Lower the Cost of Buying a New-Construction Home

Realtor.com

Compare that with a preexisting home’s median price of $396,300 , and it’s clear that buying brand-new might set you back tens of thousands of dollars extra. But homebuyers should also know that they can lower the costs of new construction right when they make the purchase through some smart negotiation tactics.

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Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions

Housing Wire

Not only does Flagstar offer brokers direct access to seasoned sales, support and underwriting teams, it also provides a product set that includes specialty lending options like Advantage non-agency loan, jumbos, new construction, renovation products and HELOCs, and in the pipeline, loans to foreign nationals, seconds and investor property loans.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

They’ll want to know you have what it takes to close the type of deal they are looking for, and that you can help them reach their financial goals. Accreditations and designations Highlight your professional credentials and any special designations you’ve earned. So let your personality shine.

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Navigating a Low Inventory Market

RIS Media

A low-inventory market isn’t a time where you should be holding your cards close to your chest. Buy With Renovations in Mind. Having a contractor, architect and designer lined up before purchasing a home will help you better visualize any changes you want to make and will enable you to move quickly once your offer is accepted.

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Green-Home Trends for Real Estate Agents

RIS Media

In design and home life, green continues to gain momentum, and it can be a lucrative niche for real estate agents. Beyond the benefits of making homes more sustainable and reducing our footprints on the world, new designs and increasing demand is making green technology , in some cases, cheaper than traditional methods.

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Subtle Touches to Elevate Your Home

RIS Media

Maybe you recently moved into a new house that could benefit from some upgrades, or you have a new construction home that has some remaining builder-grade finishes. Every light fixture should have an interesting detail, whether it’s the shape, finish or design. Add Molding. Size the Drapery Correctly.

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Combining Apartments Isn’t Easy. But for Homeowners Short on Space, It’s Worth It.

Realtor.com

After a two-year, $2 million renovation completed just before the pandemic, Ms. Boards are quite reluctant to even review, much less approve, a proposed combination in advance of approving the purchaser and having the purchaser close on the units,” she said. Then there is the disruption of a gut renovation. The kitchen.