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Dave Liniger discusses AI and the evolution of the real estate industry

Housing Wire

If you look at the last 50 years of the real estate industry, the rules around residential transactions have become very complex. Fifty-five years ago, when I was first licensed, we had a one-page VA loan, a one-page FHA loan, and a one-page listing agreement and two pages for a buying agreement.

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Are Pre-listing Home Inspections Worth It? Here’s What Sellers Need to Know

HomeLight

The home inspections process is often one of the greatest obstacles to closing a swift sale. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), home inspection issues were responsible for 11% of delayed contracts and 9% of contract terminations in 2021. Pre-listing home inspections are just like standard inspections.

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When borrowers ‘ghost’ their servicers

Housing Wire

But we’re having a hard time reaching out to them,” he said during a panel at the annual Residential Mortgage Servicing Rights Forum held in New York City in October. For example, with Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ) loans, 1.5 New York banned residential and commercial foreclosures until Jan. of the U.S.

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What to Know About an FHA Appraisal

Realty Biz

Preparing For an FHA Inspection Before your FHA loan can be approved, your buying home must be inspected and appraised. The FHA wants to ensure the home is worth the money you are willing to pay. The inspection will check the roof is in a good enough condition, the water is drinkable, and many other things.

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How to Buy a Multifamily Property in 10 Steps

The Close

Simply put, it’s a residential building with more than one unit designed to house multiple families. The right loan type for your investment depends on the property you choose to buy, so you need to be informed about each property type before shopping for homes. What Is Multifamily Property?

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What is Covered Under a Builder Warranty in New Construction Homes?

Realty Biz

All VA and FHA loans require that a brand new construction home carry a warranty before the loan will be approved. Some state laws will have requirements as to what needs to be covered under warranty by builders of new construction residential developments. How State Laws Can Affect Warranty.

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Home Inspection: Why You Need One

Louisville Homes

One reason why closing on a home may take some time is the home inspection. So, what is a home inspection, and when and why is it necessary? Home Inspection 101. So what exactly is a home inspection? So what exactly is a home inspection? The home inspection will take several hours to complete.