Real Trends

AUGUST 18, 2023

In that case, you need to be staged better and priced better than your competition or you’ll be the one who’s stuck doing price reduction calls in about 60 days. If there are new homes going up, be certain to tour them and understand the builder’s perks and financing before you go to your listing appointment.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 10, 2023

Lawrence Yun, NAR’s Chief Economist, took to the stage to discuss the current real estate market, and what he forecasts for the residential and commercial real estate markets. But the Fed’s rate hikes have made it even more expensive to build new construction. It’s death by a thousand cuts.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

Financing or Mortgage Contingencies. The majority of homebuyers use a mortgage to finance their purchases. The financing contingency makes sure that the buyer can secure the amount of finance they need for the purchase. Financing problems delay closing in around a third of all real estate transactions.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 17, 2022

Buying a new construction home can be intimidating. While the builder will have options to choose from, you still have to decide on a lot: Choose a floor plan, decide on upgrades, find financing, and make decisions that you may not expect to make. Find a buyer’s agent who works with new construction. Floor plans.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 29, 2023

Understanding the Construction Process When embarking on the journey of building a new house, it is crucial to have a solid understanding of the construction process. Buying new construction can be exciting but quickly become a nightmare. Regularly review and update your budget as the construction progresses.

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HomeLight

JUNE 27, 2022

You’re looking at new construction as an option for your new home and love the idea of buying a brand-new house that has never been lived in before. However, you want to arm yourself with the tools and insider information so you don’t get too carried away with the new build. The dos of buying new construction.

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The Close

JUNE 22, 2023

This is because not only are there more neglected properties during recessions, it is nearly impossible to get traditional financing for this type of property when the real estate market is receding. Here’s why: Fewer Financing Options Graph via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Consider the 2008 recession. And by 2060, the U.S.

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RIS Media

JUNE 6, 2021

Getting a loan for land is a smart move, especially when you will not be constructing your home right away. Procuring land financing is a great way to make your purchase on time. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about acquiring a land loan, so your financing is an easy, carefree process. Final Thoughts.

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The Close

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Real estate finance. New construction. Real estate finance. New construction. We hope our step-by-step guide to getting your Utah real estate license has you excited to start your new real estate journey. At The Close, we’re committed to providing actionable strategies for every stage of your career.

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Notorious ROB

APRIL 5, 2023

I had kept the initiative relatively quiet because it’s early stages, but the court kind of forced my hand. The buyer can finance that full amount so it isn’t as if they have to come out of pocket with extra cash. It is fully financeable, unlike buyer agent commissions today.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2021

Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA). A strong economy, reticent home sellers, and lagging new construction all contribute to a seller’s market. For example, in 2017, a competitive housing market in Western Washington prompted “serious buyers” to waive home inspections and financing contingencies. Homes sell faster.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If living in a brand new house with no footprint other than yours appeals to you, you might be thinking about a new build. New construction gives you the chance to move into a house that is exactly what you want because you get to choose everything, from the builder and lot, right down to the light fixtures and bathroom hardware!

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A new construction home — yours from the ground up, with no prior owners — sparkles with possibility. Here, we’ve enlisted the expert advice of top agents, industry insiders, and recent homebuyers to address key questions to ask when buying a new construction home. Should I hire an agent for new construction?

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Zillow Market Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this report, we take a deeper look at new construction buyers — household decision makers that own their primary residence and moved to a new construction home they purchased in the past two years. Sampling & Weighting Results from this survey are nationally representative of new construction buyers.

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HomeLight

JULY 6, 2023

So what are the contract stipulations that put a listing into that “Contingent” stage, and how common is it for a property to hang in closing limbo? Financing contingency Sometimes called a mortgage contingency , this specifies that the deal hinges on the buyer securing their loan. Closed”- Consider these listings sold.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With this method, you skip staging, repairs, and showings. A cash buyer will offer the entire amount for the house with no mortgage or other type of financing involved. 2021 data from the National Association of Realtors, issues related to the buyer’s financing were responsible for 23% of delayed settlements. According to Dec.

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Realty Biz

JULY 21, 2022

“There have been frequent reports of contract cancellations by buyers of newly constructed homes because they had signed a contract at the early stage of construction when mortgage rates were low. But as the completion of construction has taken longer, the home now requires finances at a much higher mortgage rate.”.

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Construction New Construction Staging Finance 120

Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

However, it also comes with its fair share of downsides, including higher upfront costs, construction risks, a time-consuming process, and limited choices for financing. Your weekends will no longer be spent relaxing; instead, you'll be visiting the construction site, poring over plans, and making endless decisions.

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HomeLight

MARCH 21, 2023

Even during the early stages of the pandemic, September was becoming a busy month for housing sales in Texas. But Spring carries with it a sense of new beginnings. However, listings tend to plummet in January and February in Texas, with Q1 2022 indicating a three-month decline in new listings , compared with the previous year.

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HomeLight

JULY 12, 2022

Currently accepting new clients. With a degree in finance from Penn State, Delaware agent Michael Kennedy is quick to provide his clients with an Excel spreadsheet that includes net projections. no more than $2,500 on repairs and staging. Staging the home: $1,600. Years of Experience. Transactions. Average Price Point.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

That doesn’t mean that you won’t get an acceptable offer, but “the cash buyer just has a little bit more leverage than someone who’s financing.” You won’t have to complete repairs, stage the home, or prepare for open houses or showings. Cash buyers aren’t affected by interest rates the way that buyers who finance their purchases are.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

All told, I think interest rates have become the hottest topic in finance or real estate in this country in 2023, and I don’t expect that to change. per-cent fall in new construction and a 4.3-per-cent That said, there were plenty of signs of a more generalized slowdown in Q2, after a strong first quarter. How do we price?

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HomeLight

APRIL 21, 2023

No showings or open houses: You won’t have to stage the home for listing photos or prepare the property for showings or open houses. No contingencies: Cash buyers can waive contingencies that can make negotiations difficult, namely the financing contingency and appraisal contingency. So we’re just out of land.”

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 1, 2020

June 2020 15719 SEATON PLACE, BRADENTON Sold By: James Tassell | Built Price: $559,892 New Construction by Lennar/WCI Communities in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch. 601 17TH AVE E, PALMETTO Sold By: Cathy Loeppke | Built Price: $567,640 New Construction, Correggio Model built by Lennar/ WCI Communities in Sanctuary Cove.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Lightly update with new light fixtures , faucets, or cabinet hardware. Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. This is a critical stage because buyers become motivated to put in offers when visualizing themselves living there. Refinish hardwood floors.

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Purchase and sale agreement MLS Pre-approval Agents 76

HomeLight

APRIL 26, 2023

Lightly update with new light fixtures , faucets, or cabinet hardware. Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. Graham recommends staging the front porch “to give a visual for the potential buyers of seeing themselves in that home relaxing.” Refinish hardwood floors.

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MLS Agents Sales Proof of funds 68

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 3, 2020

Many variables could potentially impact the value of a home in San Antonio in 2020 (or any other market) such as big changes in the distressed, new-construction, or luxury home segments. San Antonio’s new construction has been focused on the north side of the city, while the south side has languished.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

However, new construction trends do not reflect this changing preference. And 71% say that interested buyers are often unable to secure financing. And through MH Advantage , conventional mortgage financing is available for manufactured homes with features similar to those of site-built homes.

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Finance New Construction Industrial Loans 388

Marco Santarelli

JULY 24, 2020

High-end real estate sales that staged a particularly strong recovery is one of the factors behind median house sales prices hitting a new peak in June. New construction permits in all cities often lag due to community resistance which blocks new housing. to $1,805,000. Closed sales saw a decline of 8.9%

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

There have been delays in closings due to financing issues as loan funding has slowed down. There are currently 273 properties in San Diego, CA that are in some stage of foreclosure (default, auction, or bank-owned) while the number of homes listed for sale on RealtyTrac is 1,979. However, construction in San Diego has stalled.

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Marketing Construction Investor Sales 138

Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

There are currently 2,996 properties in Chicago, IL that are in some stage of foreclosure (default, auction or bank-owned) while the number of homes listed for sale on RealtyTrac is 6,918. An international hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, education, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. percent to $170,000.

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Marketing Sales Investor As-is 140

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 10, 2020

Many variables could potentially impact the value of a home in Austin in 2020 (or any other market) such as big changes in the distressed, new-construction, or luxury home segments. Real estate prices are deeply cyclical and much of it is dependent on factors you can’t control.

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Marketing Residential Investor Sales 141

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 5, 2020

The inflation of new home prices has slowed to something close to the rate of inflation. However, we shouldn’t expect housing prices to fall, since the cost of new construction is going up. A lot of new buyers want to purchase a house and while investors have taken a pause.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2022

Terms of the sale and financing – In a buyer’s market, a seller might be willing to buy down points or agree to an assumable loan in order to complete the deal. Because new construction subdivisions can arise next to established neighborhoods, that’s an important difference to note.

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Marketing Renovation Agents New Construction 103

Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 2, 2020

The report compares year-over-year key housing metrics of the “New York City” from June 2020 with June 2019. Home sales in the city of New York, NY in June 2020 were down 46 percent from last June. About 1 percent of Redfin customers waived either a financing or inspection contingency last month.

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