Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2022

housing market is more tied to mortgage buyers. Just last month, Canada’s prime minister proposed a two-year ban on some foreign investors buying Canadian real estate to try to tame price growth. foreign buyers have always been less than 300,000 of total home sales for many years. While the U.S. In addition, the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

Servicers’ forbearance portfolio volume fell 11 basis points last week to 3.93%, according to a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association. In addition to last week’s drop, every investor category experienced some form of decline. The MBA now estimates 2 million homeowners are still in some form of a forbearance plan.

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Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2022

The National Association of Realtors reported Thursday that existing home sales for April came in at 5.61 However, this year has seen one big game-changer: the 10-year yield finally cracked over 1.94%, which drove mortgage rates over 4%. We still have some legs to move lower in sales. Inventory is always seasonal.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2022

From NAR : “In essence, the residential real estate market was frozen in November, resembling the sales activity seen during the COVID-19 economic lockdowns in 2020,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Mortgage rates spiked in March, and then the new listing data started to decline at the end of June.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2021

Real estate investors see a significant opportunity in the single-family rental space. Due to tight inventory and increased competition, investors need to close on loans quickly. The options for originators and their real estate investor clients get smaller trying to find someone to do these loans.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2022

A growing chorus of mortgage servicers, consultants, and lobbyists support the idea of having forbearance programs as a permanent solution in the industry’s loss mitigation toolkit, rather than only a temporary relief for wide-scale events such as financial crises and pandemics. So, it may start to come down.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

You don’t see as many short sales in 2020 as in 2010; despite their name, they’re neither short nor simple endeavors. If a homeowner is behind on their mortgage payments, owes more money than the property’s current value, and is in danger of foreclosure, a lender may agree to terms of a short sale.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Even though mortgage origination volumes are down, we’re experiencing a highly competitive purchase market. The mortgage lending industry exists to make home loans, not to repossess them. It’s harder, more expensive and more time-consuming to foreclose on a defaulted mortgage today than ever before. Nor should it be.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Short sales can provide an excellent opportunity for potential homebuyers to score a good deal. If you’re in the market to buy a short sale home, you’ll need to prepare for a lengthy closing process and steel yourself to jump through some hoops not generally associated with traditional sales. What is a short sale?

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

With elevated mortgage rates sidelining both home buyers and sellers, existing home sales fell in June, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales were also down significantly from a year prior. Total existing home sales slipped 3.3% million. “The from June 2022 (1.25

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

Between searching for, viewing, negotiating , inspecting, and possibly renegotiating on a home, the road to the closing table is rarely a short one. And if the house you’ve landed on is listed as a short sale, you could be in for a long ride. What exactly is a short sale? It’s a long sale.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2020

You may have heard that short sales, foreclosures, or bank-owned properties offer great opportunities for a steal , but what do these different terms mean, and how does the homebuying transaction work for each? What’s the difference between buying a short sale vs. a foreclosure, and where can the best deals be had?

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Mashvisor

MAY 25, 2022

Homeowners list their properties as short sale homes when their values drop below the amount of mortgage owed and they can’t pay it back. Table of Contents What Is a…

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 11, 2021

You see a house you love, but the listing shows that it is an “active pending short sale.”. And just what is a short sale, anyway? Is a short sale home purchase for you? And can you still make an offer on an active pending short sale? Short sales defined . Wait, what?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2022

I am not talking about investors; I am talking about primary resident homeowners. The next job loss recession, when it happens, will have more foreclosures, short sales, and bankruptcies. New listings are declining now. Some sell to rent, of course. However, traditionally speaking, they buy a home.

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CT Homes

APRIL 18, 2024

If you find yourself in a tough financial spot, it’s crucial to understand your options, particularly when it comes to a short sale vs foreclosure. A foreclosure occurs when a homeowner fails to make mortgage payments, leading the lender to terminate the homeowner’s rights to the property. What is a Short Sale?

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The Close

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Whether youre a new or experienced real estate investor, you may have asked, What is a real estate short sale? The simple answer is that a short sale is when a homeowner owes more for their home than its current market value and puts it up for sale. What Happens in a Real Estate Short Sale?

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CT Homes

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

As difficult as it may be to believe, the mortgage collapse was over ten years ago. A defining term that emerged shortly after the collapse was the “short sale”. In the years following, short sales were the driving force behind a majority of all total real estate transactions. What is a Short Sale?

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2024

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer aiming to save or an investor seeking a property to flip , foreclosure listings can offer significant opportunities. By using foreclosure websites, potential homebuyers and investors can find properties often priced below market value. Are you looking to score a great deal on a home?

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2022

The total number of loans currently in forbearance decreased by 13 basis points in the past month from 1.18% of servicers’ portfolio volume to 1.05%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey. The survey covers the full month of March and represents 73% of the first-mortgage servicing market (36.4

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2021

If you seek assistance either locating, sizing up, or calculating renovation costs for a potential investment property, you need an investor-friendly Realtor with specialized knowledge of rehabbing and rental markets in your area. 9 qualities that make an agent ‘investor-friendly’. Connect with an Investor-Friendly Realtor Today.

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RIS Media

MARCH 23, 2022

of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior month to 1.18%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey, released last week. By investor type, the share of Ginnie Mae loans in forbearance decreased relative to the prior month: from 1.60% to 1.50%. The share of other loans (e.g., By stage, 30.1%

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RIS Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 11 basis points from 1.41% of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior month to 1.30% as of January 31, 2022, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey released this week. Independent Mortgage Banks (IMBs): 1.59% (previous month: 1.66%).

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Flips—defined as homes purchased by investors, rehabbed, and resold within 12 months—declined for the second straight quarter in Q3, according to a report out Thursday from real estate data firm ATTOM. Flippers also benefit when there are lots of foreclosures, short sales, and other cheap properties they can remodel and resell.

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Realty Biz

JULY 19, 2022

Investors are looking at the current economic situation and anticipating that an even bigger spike in foreclosures is on the horizon. Many of these will be new investors that don’t have experience with the pre-foreclosures, short sales, and foreclosures, that occurred during the Great Recession.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Christina relates how the aftermath of the mortgage crisis in the early 2000s, it’s become much easier and less intimidating to purchase foreclosed properties. These are often called short sales, and they’re just that - when a lender accepts a shortfall in the amount that is owed on the home.

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Realty Biz

JULY 25, 2022

These kinds of properties include condemned houses, hoarder homes, and short sales. Investors look for these types of homes because they can purchase them for a fraction of the value. Short Sales Require Patience and Due Diligence. Not every homeowner is eligible to do a short sale. Final Thoughts.

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Marco Santarelli

MAY 22, 2024

After a scorching hot few years, recent data reveals a slowdown in home sales activity. Rising mortgage rates are slowing home sales but prices stay high. According to the National Association of REALTORS® , all major regions in the United States witnessed declines in sales compared to the previous month. to over 7%.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That’s why fixed-rate mortgages, the gold standard of home loans, have long been the most popular. These 15-, 20-, and 30-year mortgages aren’t exciting. Borrowers can lock in the amount of their monthly mortgage payments (minus taxes, insurance, and homeowners association fees) for the duration of their loans.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Only time will tell if either of those will happen to the extent some buyers are hoping for, but while they’re waiting it out, it might be the perfect time for real estate investors to get themselves a deal on a rental property. With rates rising and the market slowly shifting, investors will start to see more opportunities.

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Realtor.com

DECEMBER 14, 2022

That’s why fixed-rate mortgages, the gold standard of home loans, have long been the most popular. These 15-, 20-, and 30-year mortgages aren’t exciting. Borrowers can lock in the amount of their monthly mortgage payments (minus taxes, insurance, and homeowners association fees) for the duration of their loans.

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HomeLight

MAY 17, 2022

But if you’re not an experienced investor who has a background in fixing up homes to flip or rent, buying a foreclosure might not be a strategy you want to tackle on your own immediately. A preforeclosure means the homeowner has stopped making payments or fallen behind on their mortgage payments. But it takes literally months.

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Redfin

MARCH 4, 2025

There are several types of foreclosure sales – auctions, bank-owned properties, government-owned properties, preforeclosures, and short sales. All mortgages place a lien on the property in the event that a lender needs to take ownership of the home. What is foreclosure?

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HomeLight

JUNE 8, 2021

If you don’t have the patience for this timeline, including the 49 days you’ll spend waiting for a traditional buyer’s mortgage to wrap, you’ll need to get creative with your plans. Myles Daniel , a real estate investor in Greenville, SC, spoke with HomeLight about the types of challenges or situations that can require a fast sale.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 16, 2023

ML: I’m a subject matter expert on foreclosures, short sales, technology and social media, and then I am a full time instructor in the State of Illinois, dealing with license law, pre-licensing, that sort of thing. RealtyBizNews.com: So is your experience more on the investor side or the retail side of the business?

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Marco Santarelli

JUNE 12, 2021

Total cash sales for year-to-date are up by 41.6% while the percent of Closed Sales Paid in Cash accounts for 26.3% (+20% from last year). This indicates the extent to which investors are participating in the market with many possible exceptions, though. There were 38 foreclosure sales and 31 short sales.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Understanding these factors is crucial for homeowners, investors, and industry professionals to make informed decisions. I remember doing hundreds of short-sale transactions. Luke Skar of Madison Mortgage Guys , who has 21 years of experience in the industry, shared the following with me.

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