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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

One area in the mortgage and real estate industry that has been evolving for nearly two decades is digital closings. Much like efforts to achieve full self-driving vehicles, the road to achieve full digital closings has been bumpy. E-mortgage volume spikes. History of ‘e’. Treasury recommends standardization.

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Waterfront Property: A Sink or Swim Opportunity For Homebuyers

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Depending upon your locale, this barrier between the land and the water could be made of concrete, wood pilings, metal, or rock. As zoning ordinances change and land development increases, there’s really no guarantee that the “nature views” listed at other homes will last over time. Reduced privacy. Are water vehicles allowed?

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Condo vs. House: Which Is Right For You?

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On the other hand, owning a house means you hold the rights to the entire building structure and the land it stands on. Community: Living in close proximity to your neighbors can foster a strong sense of community, particularly in condos that host social events or have communal facilities. You own any minerals, water, etc.,

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21 Dos and Don’ts When Buying a Home

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Be sure to also compare closing costs such as application fees, appraisal fees , and origination fees. Usually, the quicker you can get your lender what they need, the quicker you can close! Maintaining your financial standing during the closing process may be the difference between closing on your dream home and losing the deal.

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Hawaii Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

Marco Santarelli

The median sale-to-list ratio, which is at 0.994 as of June 30, 2023, indicates that properties are generally selling close to their list prices. of sales closed above the list price, while 52.3% closed below the list price as of June 30, 2023. Moreover, sales data shows that 24.1% by August 2023, 0.6% by July 2024.

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Moving to Hawaii? Here are 7 Things to Know About Buying a Luxury Home in the Aloha State

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Oahu’s luxury real estate market epitomizes upscale coastal living in a coveted island paradise, offering exclusive properties in prestigious neighborhoods, featuring waterfront estates, high-end amenities, and privacy. This is especially true for the luxury homes close to the coastline or with scenic views.

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5 Steps to Sell Your Mobile Home Quickly and At a Great Price

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There are some logistics involved — you’ll need to make sure your property is legally attached to land so it’s not considered a movable asset, plus make it appear spacious and inviting in spite of the ranch-like challenge of a boxy shape. The process of attaching a mobile home to a piece of land is called de-titling.

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