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Thinking of selling your real estate brokerage? Here’s how to prepare

Housing Wire

Over the course of our 40+ years at RealTrends Consulting we’ve brokered and/or advised on over 900 transactions in the residential real estate industry. This data becomes important at various stages of a transaction, and when it’s time to produce it, the process is radically easier if it is clean and organized.

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Loan buybacks haven’t disappeared, but they are trending down

Housing Wire

The Urban Institute report, published in November 2023, shows that the average number of months from origination to repurchase between 2005 to 2008 (prior to and during the early stages of the global financial crisis ) was 46 months for Freddie Mac and 52 months for Fannie Mae.

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Underwriter shortage slowing the pace of private-label deals

Housing Wire

The supply-chain bottleneck afflicting the global economy has its own counterpart in the world of residential mortgage-backed securities, also referred to as RMBS. They are in high demand for each stage of the mortgage process, yet they are in seriously short supply in a still-booming mortgage market. billion, compared to $49.69

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Do the Due: A Complete Due Diligence Guide and Checklist for Homebuyers

HomeLight

As a buyer, that means you have to do your due diligence from both a practical and contractual perspective. What does due diligence mean in residential real estate? That’s why we’ve put together this guide to due diligence for a homebuyer. Free Homebuying Due Diligence Checklist.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Each stage demands careful consideration to avoid common pitfalls and ensure the land meets your long-term objectives. Zoning determines land use, such as residential, commercial, or agricultural.

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6 Ways Virtual Staging Can Help You Make More Money

Louisville Homes

Both real estate agents and homeowners are now understanding the benefits of getting their properties professionally-staged. Studies have shown that staged properties sell 73% faster than non-staged homes on average; and for more money! 6 Ways Virtual Staging Can Help You Make More Money. Spend Less Than Physical Staging.

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Cecilian Partners Successfully Raises $11 Million in Series A Funding Round

Realty Biz

Despite a recent decline in early-stage funding, Resolve selected Cecilian Partners after conducting extensive due diligence and evaluating numerous SaaS companies. Since its establishment in 2019, Cecilian Partners has focused on serving the rapidly growing new homes segment in residential real estate.