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As it continues to push for nationwide rental assistance programs, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently welcomed representatives from the Institute of Real Estate Management to discuss how industry professionals are addressing rent abatement requests popping up across the U.S. MORE
In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year. MORE
fstop123/Getty Images The financial pain wrought by COVID-19 has rippled through the housing market. MORE
Blair_witch / Getty Images Winter is typically a buyer’s market. Between the chilly weather and the holidays, homes for sale often sit much longer without offers, which means that the few buyers who do venture out are poised to have the upper hand with sellers and get a great deal. MORE
Digital notary platform NotaryCam announced on Wednesday it has been awarded the Remote Online Notarization (RON) Compliance Certification through the Mortgage Industry Standard Maintenance Organization (MISMO) – making it the eighth company to receive the specialized certification. MORE
(REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION) The NAR amended their code of ethics to cover hate speech online - a decision for which we’ve been waiting for years. The post NAR updates code of ethics – here’s why it matters appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate. MORE
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Thursday, alleging a series of violations of antitrust law, including commission arrangements and consumer disclosure requirements. MORE
ozgurcankaya/Getty Images The numbers: Existing-home sales rose for the fifth consecutive month in October, as the housing market finally made up for the pandemic-related downturn in sales this spring. Total existing-home sales increased 4.3% from September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.85 MORE
Wondering when to refinance your home? Here are 3 trusted ways to evaluate refinance rates and savings to find out if a refinance is worth it for you. Cash Out Refinance Home Equity Homeownership Topics Mortgage Products Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Refinance MORE
The mortgage industry is responding with mixed reviews to the Federal Housing Finance Agency ‘s Final Capital Rule for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which it released on Wednesday. The final rule mandates that the GSEs maintain tier 1 capital in excess of 4% to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses. According to the FHFA, the increase in required capital is due in part to the increase in the enterprises’ adjusted total assets to $6.6 trillion. MORE
Investment property mortgage rates are above current market rates. Learn what impacts your rate and how to find the best rental property financing. Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Gina Pogol Housing investment property mortgage rates mortgages MORE
A slim majority of California residents voted in favor of Proposition 19 on Election Day, green-lighting a motion that gives new property tax breaks to older homeowners while increasing property taxes for those inheriting their parents’ or grandparents’ properties. MORE
On Saturday mornings throughout the year, The Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts a Self-Guided Beach Cleanup. Every weekend, volunteers head to the beach to participate in helping to keep our local beaches and ocean clean from debris and trash. MORE
Existing home sales grew for the fifth consecutive month in October, up 4.3% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.85 million, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors on Thursday. Compared to last October, sales are up 26.6%. MORE
Fueled by record-low mortgage rates and strong demand, existing home sales, as reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), rose for a fifth consecutive month in October and reached its highest level in almost 15 years. MORE
The average U.S. mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell this week to 2.72%, Freddie Mac said in a report on Thursday – the lowest rate in the survey’s near 50-year history. This week’s rate broke the previous record set on Nov. 5 by 6 basis points. MORE
This has been a year of upheaval for real estate, but now that we are nearing the end of 2020, we can look back and see how we made it through after adapting quickly and becoming more flexible in how we do business. MORE
Homeowners in Charlotte, North Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina can now use Knock Home Swap to purchase their new home before selling their old one. The solution is now available in 11 markets in six states. MORE
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates nudged lower again yesterday. And conventional loans started out this morning at 3.0% (3.0% APR) for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. They’re getting […]. Mortgage Rates Now MORE
During a time when the real estate market is hot, real estate agents are having trouble finding one thing: listings. This year is completely unprecedented, and you may feel that you need a few tips to generate more listings for your business. MORE
Existing-home sales continued to rise in October, marking five consecutive months of month-over-month gains, according to the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR). All four major regions reported growth both month-over-month and year-over-year, with the Midwest leading all regions in growth. MORE
Existing home sales came in at a whopping 6,850,000 , beating estimates with the highest print since 2006. Days on market fell from 36 days to 21 days on a year-over-year basis. Cash buyers remain at a historically high level of 19%, the same as last year, while sales grew 26.6% year over year. MORE
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: The home inspection – An inspector’s perspective. MORE
Over the last year, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has taken steps to reaffirm its commitment to Fair Housing. This past summer, for example, NAR launched a Fair Housing extension campaign as part of its “That’s Who We R” efforts. MORE
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Charlie Oppler was installed as 2021 president of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) during the 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Oppler was NAR’s 2020 president-elect and 2019 first vice president. MORE
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, the real estate industry has quickly and successfully adapted to meet the needs of home buyers and sellers. MORE
Evolve or be extinct. It’s a mantra in business, and for me, it led to a turning point in my life and my real estate career. And, despite many successes and multiple sales achievements, a voice kept ringing in my head. Is there more for me as a solo agent? Do I need more for the future? MORE
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The average U.S. mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell this week to 2.72%, Freddie Mac said in a report on Thursday – the lowest rate in the survey’s near 50-year history. This week’s rate broke the previous record set on Nov. 5 by 6 basis points.
Keeping Current Matters
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
In 2020, buyers got a big boost in the housing market as mortgage rates dropped throughout the year.
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Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Thursday, alleging a series of violations of antitrust law, including commission arrangements and consumer disclosure requirements.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
During a time when the real estate market is hot, real estate agents are having trouble finding one thing: listings. This year is completely unprecedented, and you may feel that you need a few tips to generate more listings for your business.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Existing home sales grew for the fifth consecutive month in October, up 4.3% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.85 million, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors on Thursday. Compared to last October, sales are up 26.6%.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Existing-home sales continued to rise in October, marking five consecutive months of month-over-month gains, according to the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR). All four major regions reported growth both month-over-month and year-over-year, with the Midwest leading all regions in growth.
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The Morgtage Report
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Wondering when to refinance your home? Here are 3 trusted ways to evaluate refinance rates and savings to find out if a refinance is worth it for you. Cash Out Refinance Home Equity Homeownership Topics Mortgage Products Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Refinance
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
A slim majority of California residents voted in favor of Proposition 19 on Election Day, green-lighting a motion that gives new property tax breaks to older homeowners while increasing property taxes for those inheriting their parents’ or grandparents’ properties.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
This has been a year of upheaval for real estate, but now that we are nearing the end of 2020, we can look back and see how we made it through after adapting quickly and becoming more flexible in how we do business.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Digital notary platform NotaryCam announced on Wednesday it has been awarded the Remote Online Notarization (RON) Compliance Certification through the Mortgage Industry Standard Maintenance Organization (MISMO) – making it the eighth company to receive the specialized certification.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Over the last year, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has taken steps to reaffirm its commitment to Fair Housing. This past summer, for example, NAR launched a Fair Housing extension campaign as part of its “That’s Who We R” efforts.
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Homeowners in Charlotte, North Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina can now use Knock Home Swap to purchase their new home before selling their old one. The solution is now available in 11 markets in six states.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Evolve or be extinct. It’s a mantra in business, and for me, it led to a turning point in my life and my real estate career. And, despite many successes and multiple sales achievements, a voice kept ringing in my head. Is there more for me as a solo agent? Do I need more for the future?
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The mortgage industry is responding with mixed reviews to the Federal Housing Finance Agency ‘s Final Capital Rule for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which it released on Wednesday. The final rule mandates that the GSEs maintain tier 1 capital in excess of 4% to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses. According to the FHFA, the increase in required capital is due in part to the increase in the enterprises’ adjusted total assets to $6.6 trillion.
The Morgtage Report
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Investment property mortgage rates are above current market rates. Learn what impacts your rate and how to find the best rental property financing. Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Gina Pogol Housing investment property mortgage rates mortgages
REM Online
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: The home inspection – An inspector’s perspective.
Better Dwelling
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Canada’s emergency benefit applications are giving a little more insight into income disruption. Canada Revenue Agency data presented to the House of Commons shows a breakdown of CERB applicant income from last year.
Eye on Housing
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Fueled by record-low mortgage rates and strong demand, existing home sales, as reported by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), rose for a fifth consecutive month in October and reached its highest level in almost 15 years.
Waterfront Properties
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
On Saturday mornings throughout the year, The Loggerhead Marinelife Center hosts a Self-Guided Beach Cleanup. Every weekend, volunteers head to the beach to participate in helping to keep our local beaches and ocean clean from debris and trash.
The American Genius for Real Estate
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
(REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION) The NAR amended their code of ethics to cover hate speech online - a decision for which we’ve been waiting for years. The post NAR updates code of ethics – here’s why it matters appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Blair_witch / Getty Images Winter is typically a buyer’s market. Between the chilly weather and the holidays, homes for sale often sit much longer without offers, which means that the few buyers who do venture out are poised to have the upper hand with sellers and get a great deal.
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NOVEMBER 19, 2020
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Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Proposed settlement would require the trade organization to repeal or change several rules the Department of Justice deems anticompetitive. MLS & Associations Select antitrust commissions doj NAR national association of realtors U.S. Department of Justice
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
fstop123/Getty Images The financial pain wrought by COVID-19 has rippled through the housing market.
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Charlie Oppler was installed as 2021 president of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) during the 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Oppler was NAR’s 2020 president-elect and 2019 first vice president.
Realtor.com
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
ozgurcankaya/Getty Images The numbers: Existing-home sales rose for the fifth consecutive month in October, as the housing market finally made up for the pandemic-related downturn in sales this spring. Total existing-home sales increased 4.3% from September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.85
Inman
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
The average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of 2.72 percent this week, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday. Mortgage Select ellie mae freddie mac mortgage Sam Khater
RIS Media
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
As it continues to push for nationwide rental assistance programs, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently welcomed representatives from the Institute of Real Estate Management to discuss how industry professionals are addressing rent abatement requests popping up across the U.S.
The Morgtage Report
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates nudged lower again yesterday. And conventional loans started out this morning at 3.0% (3.0% APR) for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. They’re getting […]. Mortgage Rates Now
First Team Real Estate
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, the real estate industry has quickly and successfully adapted to meet the needs of home buyers and sellers.
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