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Buyers backing out of purchase agreements at elevated rates: Redfin

Housing Wire

Record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates are prompting buyers to back out of home purchase agreements at elevated levels. Redfin ’s newest housing market report shows that buyers backed out of 56,000 purchase agreements in June, which constitutes 14.9% of purchase agreements.

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REcolorado finalizes controversial sale. But who owns the listing data?

Housing Wire

REcolorado announced on Friday that its sale to the Joseph Burks-owned entity MAZL has been finalized, three months after the two Realtor associations that previously owned the MLS fired the board of directors over an alleged breach of a confidentiality agreement. “We The new agreement, which agents have until Oct.

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With sale finalized, REcolorado names Dana Bennett as new CEO

Housing Wire

REcolorado has taken a big step toward moving on from its controversial sale earlier this year. After Burks purchased the MLS in June, REcolorado rolled out a revised participation agreement to its members. The new participation agreement — and possibly Bennett’s promotion — only fuels this fear. ”

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A Purchase Agreement Solidifies Your Sale: Here’s What You Need to Know Before Signing

HomeLight

As a seller, you’ll first encounter a purchase agreement when you receive an offer from a buyer. The purchase agreement outlines the buyer’s offer price, along with contingencies , financing terms, closing costs , possession date, and more. A minor oversight can lead to home sale delays — or worse, trap you in a bad deal.

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Consumer advocacy group: Buyer agency agreements often contain “unfair” terms

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors , in 2023, 41% of surveyed buyers signed agency agreements, up from 35% in 2022. Additionally, the CFA noted that at least 13 states require brokers to use buyer agency agreements. This provision has the potential to inflate seller or buyer costs,” the report states.

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loanDepot eyes purchase business in the South with new mortgage JV

Housing Wire

loanDepot has signed a new joint venture agreement with Smith Douglas Homes , a top-50 homebuilder with a solid book of business in the Southern states.

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When Can a Buyer Cancel a Home Purchase Agreement?

HomeLight

But what happens if you’re now facing the decision of submitting a buyer cancellation of the purchase agreement? In this guide, we’ll break down what you need to know about buyer cancellation of a purchase agreement. What is a home purchase agreement?