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Agents share dueling opinions on off-market listings

Housing Wire

We tell them, If you want maximum exposure, we go on the MLS. NAR’s recent new option for sellers Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings allows sellers to delay public marketing of their listings through IDX and syndication, while still having the properties listed on the MLS and accessible to other MLS participants.

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Down payments drop for the first time in nearly 2 years

Real Estate News

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock By the Numbers Down payments drop for the first time in nearly 2 years A new Redfin report suggests homebuyers may be seeking less expensive homes as ongoing economic concerns add pressure to large purchase decisions. Redfin found that 15.3%

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20% down? How to help buyers who don’t know that’s a myth

Real Estate News

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Shutterstock Agents 20% down? Majorities of both groups use conventional loans, and many (29% of first-time buyers and 10% of repeat buyers) use FHA loans, which offer down payments as low as 3.5%. Write to Meghan Roos.

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Zillow wants to be the hub for consumers and agents

Housing Wire

Zillow Home Loans posted double-digit adoption rates in the enhanced markets. “We We continue to expand the Zillow Home Loans product suite. This bans listings that are not placed into the MLS within 24 hours of public marketing. The policy went into effect on June 30. “We

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FHFA, HUD Add FHA Data to Appraisal Database to Reduce Home Appraisal Bias

RIS Media

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday the expansion of public appraisal data to include Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. —The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the U.S.

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How to Buy a Multifamily Property in 10 Steps

The Close

If you need access to your local MLS, contact a real estate agent in your area to gather data or create a rental market analysis. 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.

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Assumable Mortgages: What to Know Before Taking Over a Home Loan

Redfin

FHA loans These loans are popular for their flexible credit requirements and low down payment options, which make homeownership more accessible. FHA loans are assumable , but the buyer must meet the lenders approval criteria, including a sufficient credit score and stable income.