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The 11 do’s and don’ts of buying a new build

Housing Wire

Navigating the home buying process often begins with deciding between a new build or an existing homeand while new construction offers exciting possibilities, it also comes with unique challenges. Transfer taxes, title policies and potential appraisal shortfalls should be considered.

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Home inspector sees interaction from baby boomers, aging in place and reverse mortgages

Housing Wire

New construction The reverse mortgage industry has, for a while, aimed to communicate the potential benefits of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage ( HECM ) for Purchase program as a mechanism for securing a new home by using a reverse mortgage. Some feel like homes arent built like they used to be.

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Top agents boomerang back to Coldwell Banker Realty

Housing Wire

She has more than 25 years of real estate industry experience, and she specializes in lake properties and new construction. Victoria’s title as the ‘Million Dollar Listing Queen’ is no exaggeration. Walsh cited Coldwell Banker Realty’s marketing programs as one of the reasons for her return. This earned her the No.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Nicollette Chapman

Housing Wire

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Chapman has also held leadership roles at AmeriFirst Financial , Clear Title Agency of Arizona , and First American Financial Corporation. Nicollette Chapman: One of my first jobs in the real estate industry was working as a business development representative for a title company.

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This AI Prompt Gives Agents 20 Scroll-Stopping YouTube Video Titles

BAM Media

Whether youre covering new construction delays, neighborhood rivalries, or price drops no ones talking about yet, this is how you build a binge-worthy channel that converts. Lets start with 20 titles and then refine into a series or a calendar.

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The homegenius Platform gives consumers deeper insights in the home buying and selling journey

Housing Wire

titlegenius by Radian, provided by Radian Settlement Services, allows homebuyers and sellers to easily manage their title transaction and closing online and receive real-time updates from their agent for a cohesive experience. Loan must close to be eligible for reimbursement of credit toward closing costs at closing.

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10 Steps for Navigating the New Construction Home Buying Process

HomeLight

The average cost of building a new house can range between $165,563 and $474,977 , and it could save you up to 15% in comparison to buying an existing home — but what do you know about the new construction homebuying process? Have you weighed all the pros and cons of buying new? Pros of new construction.