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Survey: Nearly 90% of homeowners are worried about selling

Housing Wire

A large majority of homeowners (88%) have concerns about selling their homes, with financial uncertainty and housing market conditions ranking among their top fears, according to a recent survey by Clever Real Estate. Other concerns include potential buyers requesting excessive concessions (72%) and backing out of a deal before closing (70%).

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Fannie Mae title pilot could save homeowners up to $1,692 per refi

Housing Wire

The authors also believe that the pilot could generate increased title insurance competition, which they believe would benefit solo female householders, Hispanic, Black, AAPI homeowners, homeowners aged 55 and older and non-urban homeowners.

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Insurance worries are forcing homeowners to rethink their living arrangements

Housing Wire

American homeowners are struggling to keep up with unpredictable natural disasters and the rising homeowners insurance premiums that follow them. Homeowner ages ranged from 18 to 55. Nearly 50% of homeowners worry about their ability to afford a home as taxes and insurance premiums rise.

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The best real estate closing gifts for 2025

Housing Wire

Real estate closing gifts personalize and ultimately strengthen the relationship between you and your client, which can lead to a string of referrals. We curated some standout closing gift ideas for buyers and sellers and assembled this guide to help you navigate the closing gift process.

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Climate risk is rising. It calls for a rethinking of home insurance coverage

Housing Wire

It’s resulting in calls to reimagine the costs of homeowners insurance (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) As the planet warms and extreme weather intensifies, the rising cost of homeowners insurance is stopping real estate deals in their tracks. Climate change is increasing the intensity and severity of natural disasters.

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From consultation to closing: The definitive homebuying checklist

Housing Wire

Ill share everything you need to keep the homebuying process running smoothly from your first meeting to closing and beyond. From choosing a property to navigating the closing process, youll need to do a deep dive into their wants, needs, and deal breakers. Think of this as building a roadmap for their homebuying journey.

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Proposal would allow Freddie Mac to acquire closed-end second mortgages

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week announced a new product proposal for government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Freddie Mac that would allow the agency to purchase certain single-family, closed-end second mortgages. FHFA Director Sandra Thompson explained that such options are needed in the current mortgage rate environment.

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