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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. Assisting homebuyers and their agents adds more to an LO’s plate.

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Reverse purchase financing: The financing option no one is talking about

Housing Wire

For real estate professionals, this option presents an opportunity to capture more sales. They are able to maximize their cash investment on a new home and more comfortably afford an upscale home or a property in a more desirable location — whether it be closer to family or in a luxury housing development with additional amenities.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

Not helping FHA, VA borrowers get off the sidelines Under current FHA rules, sellers can contribute up to 6% in concessions to FHA borrowers to cover closing costs, prepaid expenses and discount points. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rules prohibit VA borrowers from paying real estate commissions.

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Will new products stop the bleeding for mortgage lenders? 

Housing Wire

Home prices have remained stubbornly high , and there’s tens of billions of dollars in homes for sale beyond the conventional loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It comes at a time in which the housing market favors buyers and seller concessions become more frequent. Jumbo loan volume increased 3.1%

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Are There Disadvantages to the Seller Paying the Buyer’s Closing Costs?

HomeLight

So if your home sells for $450,000, you could spend anywhere between $27,000 to $45,000 in seller fees. To top it off, buyers sometimes ask sellers to pitch in for their closing costs, too — another 2% to 3% of the sales price. And if you do, what are the downsides to paying for the buyer’s closing costs as the seller?

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Creative Ways To Win A Bidding War In A Competitive Market

Easy Agent Pro

Carefully consider factors like inventory levels, average sale prices, and average days on the market before making decisions. Are there upcoming developments or infrastructure projects that could impact property values? By offering to cover these costs, you reduce the financial burden on the seller and make your offer more enticing.

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How to Know a Roof Replacement is Needed

Realty Biz

Although replacing the roof may seem like a logical course of action, it may be more beneficial to negotiate a seller's concession with the home buyer. It is not unusual to be able to get a buyer to take a reduced concession off the price of the house or as a credit vs. doing a roof replacement.