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Current owners fear the dearth of for-sale homes and high interest rates, but many still desire a move. These are the top issues holding them back.
The nation’s consumer bureau took a first step to erase medical debt from credit reports and lending decisions because that type of debt “has little predictive value.”
How will your life change in a shutdown? RE agents should fast-track any government-related tasks, such as flood ins., if they have a post-Sept. 30 closing scheduled.
Organic leads are great – if you get them. Cost is always a consideration, but paid leads can be ideal for newbie agents who want to hit the ground running.
The package of regulatory and administrative waivers in seven HUD programs will give Hurricane Idalia-hit counties extra help during recovery efforts.
“Homebuyers waiting for mortgage rates to come down should expect no major relief until next year,” says Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist for Bright MLS.
Rather than drop property insurance altogether, some owners are choosing high deductibles to save money – a risky move that covers only catastrophic problems.
Single-family median price up 2% ($415K) YOY, condo median price up 6.2% ($324K). Chief Economist O’Connor: Mortgage interest rates continue to be “dominant factor.”
Brokers and agents should start with a basic question: What do I need my website to do? A good HTML editor offers intuitive features, great images and more.
Sales fell 15.3% year-to-year, but prices rose 3.9% as demand continued to outpace supply. Listings were also down, with 0.9% fewer in Aug. month-to-month.