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Xactus targets lenders through active listing data

Housing Wire

Verification solutions provider Xactus wants to court more lenders through its active listing data in a tight housing market. Xactus Wednesday announced its new active listing scan program, which will scan residential addresses for changes in listing status and the average number of days on market for a neighborhood.

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The 2023 Housing Market: A Look Ahead

Housing Wire

There won’t be forced home sales like we saw in the crisis. Short sales are unlikely to reemerge unless there is a serious deterioration in borrowers’ ability to pay their mortgages. . The last time we saw prices decline, the combination of declining prices and bad mortgages forced inventory onto the market.

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Think US home prices are high? At least we aren’t Canada

Housing Wire

foreign buyers have always been less than 300,000 of total home sales for many years. When you think about our total home sales being between 5-6 million, foreign investment isn’t that much. The days on market grow, which gives people more choices and less forced bidding. Here in the U.S., Size also matters.

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Why home-price growth is still up 18% year over year

Housing Wire

While the growth rate is cooling monthly, we are still in a savagely unhhealthy housing market trying to get national inventory levels back to pre-COVID-19 levels. From the index : I know it seems strange, but existing home sales are falling, and the monthly supply of new homes is at 10.9 million listings.

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I Need to Sell My House Fast, What Are My Options?

HomeLight

Alternatively, you could request a full cash offer through a platform like Simple Sale , slashing your closing timeline to 10 days or the move-out date of your choosing. Myles Daniel , a real estate investor in Greenville, SC, spoke with HomeLight about the types of challenges or situations that can require a fast sale.

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How Long Does a Short Sale Stay On Your Credit Report? Myth vs. Reality

HomeLight

One of them is a short sale. The process is complicated and confusing, often leaving a worrisome question in its wake: How long does a short sale stay on your credit? What is a short sale? Once you gain the lender’s approval, you can list your home for sale. Source: (Vidar Nordli-Mathisen / Unsplash).

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Trying to Sell Your House in 7 Days?

HomeLight

However, you aren’t the first seller to need a housing market express lane , and you do have options to improve your shot at a quick sale. Here’s an in-depth look at how you can sell your house in as few as 7 days. Selling your house for cash is a creative way to land a quick sale. Compare against an open market sale.