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Fannie Mae expands use of AOLs in selling guide update

Housing Wire

Tomb also noted that ALTA was troubled by the fact that Fannie Mae’s announcement came without any discussion with the title insurance industry. In an emailed statement, a Fannie Mae spokesperson wrote that the GSE is continuing to explore ways to improve housing affordability by reducing closing costs.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I My renovated homes are] reducing the number of rental properties , which in our town has become a source of demise.”

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Busting VA mortgage loan myths

Housing Wire

Unfortunately, too many misconceptions persist among real estate and even mortgage industry professionals about the VA home loan, and those misconceptions have big (and negative) impacts. My favorite, and one of the most valuable and underutilized products in today’s low-inventory market , is the VA renovation loan. Who is eligible?

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How to Buy a Multifamily Property in 10 Steps

The Close

When looking into your finances, consider the following factors: Closing costs: These are generally 2% to 5% of the property’s sales price and include lender fees, title insurance, property insurance, and property taxes. The higher the home’s sale price, the higher your closing costs.

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What Buyers & Sellers Really Think about the 2025 Housing Market

BAM Media

Sellers remain confident in their ability to move properties quickly, with 72% expecting to close within 4 months or less. For industry news, edutainment, and humor, sign up for the best newsletter on the planet for real estate agents. Read the full report for more information, including charts and methodology.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

Post decorating and renovation tips Since customization is commonplace among homeowners, posting decorating or renovation tips may be helpful to your audience. This could include posting information regarding down payments, typical closing costs to expect, first-time homebuyer programs available, and tips on navigating lending.

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‘Flipping Across America’ Reveals How To Save Money Renovating a House

Realtor.com

HGTV Whether a house is big or small, renovations are a lot of work—as the teams on “Flipping Across America” (hosted by Alison Victoria ) learn during their latest flips. In the episode “What You Get for the Money,” Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin of “Going for Sold” renovate a large, 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home in Houston.