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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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How will first-time buyers fare if sellers can’t offer buyer agent compensation?

Housing Wire

It explicitly allows for such offers to be made off-MLS, however. If sellers cannot notify buyers about offers off-MLS, many buyers will not have the information they need to determine whether a home purchase is financially feasible.

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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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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Evergreen topics might include: how to prepare to list your house, everything your client needs to know about VA loans; or which home improvements yield the best financial return in a home sale. Youll want some evergreen content you can pull from for your real estate newsletters.

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

Redfin

The seller must also be in good standing with their loan, meaning it cannot be delinquent. VA loans VA loans are specifically designed for eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and certain surviving spouses. They can identify properties with assumable loans, contact sellers, and negotiate on your behalf.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Vermont

HomeLight

MLS has a field to mark a listing as is? Be aware of minimum property standards for certain loans When you place your home on the market, its hard to predict if your top offer will come from a cash buyer or a buyer pre-qualified for a home loan.

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Selling a House ‘As Is’ in Plymouth

HomeLight

MLS has a field to mark a listing as is? Be aware of minimum property standards for certain loans When you place your home on the market, its hard to predict if your top offer will come from a cash buyer or a buyer pre-qualified for a home loan. No Is a real estate attorney required?