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History matters as Howard Hanna looks to tackle 2025

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The family-run brokerage firm recorded some legal w ins and losses , developed new tools for agents and clients , and navigated one of the slowest years for home sales in nearly three decades. of the loan amount) at settlement to use toward their closing costs.

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First-time homebuyers are being insulated by slower market conditions. Will it last?

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31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. Many first-time homebuyers don’t have enough to pay the agent and all the closing costs,“ Nichols said. It is no secret that many first-time homebuyers are struggling.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

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At this early stage, it’s unclear how such commissions would be paid since buyers could pay their agents out of their pockets or negotiate commissions as a seller concession in the closing costs. NAR said that the changes , if approved by the court, will go into effect in mid-July 2024.

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Making sense of ultra-low mortgage rates

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“If people are willing to buy or refinance at a higher rate, they can get a rebate toward closing costs,” he said. But if you want a lower rate, instead of getting that credit, 1.875% would cost an extra $6,940 in points. For those who want zero closing costs, it may not be worth it. “You

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Howard Hanna to offer ’Buy & Borrow Bundle’

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Once the transaction is successfully closed by the Howard Hanna agent and mortgage team, the buyer will receive a credit of 0.5% of the loan amount at settlement to use toward closing costs. The firm noted that the credit amount is capped at $10,000.

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Reverse mortgage professionals react to H4P rule changes

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AARP concerns “FHA will move forward with its proposal that permits contributions by the property seller, real estate agent, builder, or developer to HECM for Purchase borrowers’ closing costs,” HUD said in its update to the policy. Certner cited fair lending concerns and the potential of undue borrower influence.

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Success Real Estate in Boston mysteriously shuts down

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SUCCESS Real Estate in the Greater Boston area suddenly closed up shop this week. Over the weekend, broker-owner Steve Webster sent a note to his agents informing them that the brokerage was closing, according to a report by Boston 25 News. Understandably, this is upsetting news to all.