Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Current and former Amazon employees who have vested equity in the company will be the first group to have access to this home financing product, according to a prepared statement. “Today, we are very excited to announce that we have created Equity Unlocker to help Amazon employees unlock their equity, their homes and their futures.”

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Keller Williams

AUGUST 17, 2022

Over the next several months, the housing market will be more in line with pre-pandemic market conditions,” shares KW chief economist Ruben Gonzalez. Loralynne Ball, head of retail sales for Keller Mortgage, has an even sunnier assessment. Now is still a great time to get home financing.”. All loans subject to credit approval.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2022

Homes that reach the market sell quickly, bidding wars are the new normal and the investor share of sales continues to rise. Various mortgage finance innovations facilitated larger loans at the same monthly payment to keep up with growing home values – which is one reason why house prices kept going up. Moderation, not bust.

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Norada Real Estate

JUNE 22, 2022

Financing turnkey rental properties is the most difficult question to solve for a buyer with no experience in the real estate market. ” But, if an investor does not have that much cash in hand, finance is required to meet the purchase price of an investment property. Financing Turnkey Rental Properties.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 15, 2024

One popular option is a bridge loan, a short-term loan that allows you to finance the purchase of a new home while you wait for your existing home to sell. What Are Ways to Finance the Purchase? When financing the purchase of a new house while still owning your current one, a few options are available.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

With its supercharged growth over the past two years, it is no surprise that The Real Brokerage topped the 2024 RealTrends 500 Top Movers list for both transaction side count and sales volume. In 2023, Real recorded 48,905 sides, up 14,721 sides from 2022, and a sales volume of $21.2 billion, up $6.80 billion over the prior year.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The ‘housing super app,’ according to investor slides filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, will provide mortgage pre-approval, “immersive shopping,” facilitate in-person touring, and home financing. Barton also declared Zillow would be “cash flow positive” after completing the sales. billion in debt.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The number of existing home sales reflects how the housing sector has been impacted by the Fed’s interest rate policies. Existing home sales declined for seven consecutive months in August, declining 0.4% Existing home sales are down 19.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.8 year-over-year. About 9.1%

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Unlock Your Equity Faster With a Cash Offer Consider going through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform to access the equity of your existing home quickly. Before you pull the trigger on your home sale, you need to get a solid sense of your current financial picture and how much you stand to make from the deal after everything shakes out.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

and get a pre-approval for a mortgage from the comfort of your own laptop. Yet, there remains a dark cloud over the general perception of the part of the process that occurs somewhere between the signing of the sales agreement and the exchange of house keys — the mortgage approval and settlement/closing process.

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Keeping Current Matters

MARCH 15, 2021

Understand Your Finances. The best way to know this is to get pre-approved for a loan early in the homebuying process. Only 44% of today’s prospective homebuyers are planning to apply for pre-approval, so be sure to take this step so you stand out from the crowd. Stay Flexible in Negotiations.

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Realtor.com

AUGUST 13, 2020

Step 1: Getting mortgage pre-approval. Still other buyers might also be home sellers who first need to close on the sale of their old house before they can buy their next house. Step 1: Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Keep in mind that mortgage pre-approval is different than mortgage pre-qualification).

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Realty Biz

MARCH 13, 2024

Getting Pre-Approved For A Mortgage In a seller’s market like Maryland, getting pre-approved for a mortgage loan should be one of the first steps for hopeful buyers. Pre-approval provides a significant advantage by showing sellers you are a serious buyer with the financing ready to make a purchase.

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Keeping Current Matters

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Understand Your Finances. The best way to know this is to reach out to your lender to get pre-approved for a loan early in the homebuying process. Only 44% of today’s prospective homebuyers are planning to apply for pre-approval, so be sure to take this step so you stand out from the crowd.

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Keeping Current Matters

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

There Are Not Enough Homes for Sale. In the latest Existing Home Sales Report , the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced that there were only 1.49 million units available for sale. This means in the majority of the country, there aren’t enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers. from one year ago.

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Real Trends

DECEMBER 27, 2022

How often does a pending home sale fall through? A pending sale may be referred to as “under contract” by some real estate agents. A sale is considered pending until the seller formally accepts an offer from a buyer. It should be reassuring for all real estate agents that not many home sales fall through.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In Florida, getting licensed as a real estate agent begins with the completion of an approved 63-hour Sales Associate prelicensing course. Final Exam: In order to earn your FREC Approved 63-Hour Real Estate Prelicensing Education Certificate, you need to take and pass a course final exam. Chapter Quizzes. 1 Year Course Access.30-Question

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Understanding the mortgage process, including prequalification and pre-approval, is also essential. How Buyer Agents Get Paid Buyer agents are typically compensated through a commission fee, a percentage of the property's final sale price. It is essential to prepare for the mortgage pre-approval process.

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Keeping Current Matters

JULY 13, 2021

According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), inventory levels have been rising since February of this year. months’ supply of homes for sale. Getting pre-approved can show the seller you’re serious and help you know what you can afford. Currently, there’s roughly a 2.5

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Dwell Real Estate

AUGUST 20, 2021

In Sarasota’s real estate market today short sales are nearly unavoidable. I talk with buyers every day and many of them have questions about how short sales work, how they are different than regular sales, etc. Misconception: A cash offer will make a short sale move faster than an offer with financing.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

When you begin an online search for a home, you may find some sale statuses you don’t fully understand. It is fairly obvious what is meant when homes have a status of “for sale” or “sold,” but some statuses may not be as clear. For example, if a home sale is contingent or pending, can you still make an offer?

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Realty Biz

MARCH 30, 2023

Assess Your Finances As you might assume, a good place to begin is by assessing your finances. Documentation and the Pre-Approval Process Pre-approval is a must for anyone looking to purchase a home. Be sure to have all of your documentation in order and ready to go before starting the pre-approval process.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2024

Sometimes you come across a home for sale that checks off every box on your list, but the listing status says that it’s “under contract” or “sale pending.” In most cases, there are contingencies in the buyer’s offer that need to be cleared before the transaction is moved to the more solid “sale pending” status.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A state-approved real estate school in Illinois, the CE Shop is constantly updating its course material to stay on top of industry changes. Visit Website Overview Colibri Real Estate is a licensed real estate education provider in Illinois with more than 132 instructors experienced in real estate sales and teaching best practices.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The four-bed property was perfect for the pre-Covid reality, but it is challenging to afford right now. A component of the American Rescue Plan Act, it was approved by Congress in March. Department of the Treasury approval. Each state must also submit its own HAF plans to the Treasury for approval. Up to the task?

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McKissock

MAY 11, 2022

And encourage them to take steps, such as securing financing, before they begin their search. #2: 3: They are pre-approved. Pre-approval shows that the buyer is at least moving in the right direction. It doesn’t include a review of the buyer’s credit report or an in-depth look at their ability to finance a home.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

A cash sale may provide the speed and efficiency you need. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Buyers were liquid with cash and there are a lot of sellers going that route rather than waiting on a traditional sale.

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Windemere Selling

JULY 19, 2023

10 Important People in the Home Buying Process #2 Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Before getting serious about your hunt for a new house, you’ll want to choose a lender and get pre-approved for a mortgage (not just pre-qualified—which is a cursory review of your finances—but pre-approved for a loan of a specific amount).

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 7, 2021

Although this is a major milestone on the march toward closing, there are many points where this deal can go off the rails—like if you find out your home buyer wasn’t approved for a mortgage. Why home buyers aren’t always approved for a mortgage. Still, pre-approval is not a guarantee that a buyer will get a loan.

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Here’s all you should know about contingent sales as a potential home buyer. An active listing means the home in question is currently on sale, and sellers are actively open to offers. Finances falling through. While financing may be pre-approved, the process is complex. Contingent meaning. These include;

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CT Homes

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Cons : Possible need for temporary housing if there’s a gap between sales. Assess Your Finances Understanding your financial health is crucial before taking on the dual tasks of selling and buying. Prepare your home for sale by decluttering, making necessary repairs, and staging it to appeal to potential buyers.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2022

Our tool analyzes the records of recently sold homes near you, your home’s last sale price, and other market trends to provide a preliminary range of value in under two minutes. If that application is approved, they now have two loans. How Much Is Your Home Worth Now? Get a near-instant home value estimate from HomeLight for free.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

The exact steps vary from state to state, but let’s take a general look : Pre-foreclosure: As the name implies, a pre-foreclosure isn’t in foreclosure yet, but it’s on the way there. Usually, a home goes into pre-foreclosure after several consecutive months of missed mortgage payments, and the lender issues a notice of default.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Look at recent sale prices, as well as neighborhood trends. Getting rid of the mortgage financing clause in their offer. Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Before making an offer on a property, it’s important to have pre-approval for a mortgage. All real estate is local, after all. This one is a biggie.

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First Team Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

There are many stages to the transaction from securing financing and negotiating prices to closing the sale – leaving plenty of time for mistakes to happen. A wrong move or misstep could not only delay your sale, it could come back to haunt you later. Skipping Pre-Approval. Not Researching the Neighborhood.

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Real Trends

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Real estate agents navigating the COVID-19 landscape have had to adapt their entire marketing model — eliminating or scaling back open houses, substituting video tours for in-person previews, and limiting home visits to buyers who are pre-approved for financing.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 2, 2024

This simple principle of supply and demand is precisely why a crash , fueled by an abundance of for-sale homes, is unlikely in 2024. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reports that the average credit score for a conventional mortgage in 2023 was 740, a substantial increase from the pre-crash era [FHFA].

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