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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. Broker-in-charge or Principal broker : These roles most closely align with designated brokers.

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Master planned communities post strong new home sales numbers in 2023

Housing Wire

Texas followed closely with a 34% share of sales, marking an increase of 10 percentage points from the previous year. With multiple builders offering an array of home types and floor plans, buyers can find homes that fit their life stage. The Southwest and Southern California regions captured shares of 12% and 6%, respectively.

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Mortgage lenders need to lean in to consumer expectations

Housing Wire

From hybrid appraisals to virtual showings to RON/RIN, the digital mortgage process took center stage over the last year. The survey data supported the notion that today’s consumers are willing to take the reins and self-serve during certain aspects of the home-buying process, from application to close. Growing demand for transparency.

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ICE Mortgage Monitor: Property Insurance Costs Rose at a Record Rate in 2024

Calculated Risk Real Estate

Overall delinquencies decreased in January are below the pre-pandemic levels. Source: ICE Home Price Index (HPI) As expected, annual home price growth saw a noticeable pullback in January, falling to +3.0% from +3.4%

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Real estate agents prepare for their own Olympics — the navigation of business practice changes

Housing Wire

I was nervous at first, but I enjoy a challenge, and at this stage, I feel like I’ve got a strategy in place that is really going to set me apart from people who are still trying to figure it out,” VantHof said. While Sudduth said she is ready to tackle the changes, she is keeping a close watch on how some of these policies may evolve. “I

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Closing Costs for Sellers: A Breakdown of How Much You’ll Pay

Redfin

Closing costs arent just a buyers responsibility – sellers have their own expenses to consider as well. On average, sellers can expect to pay between 6% to 10% of the sale price in closing costs , including agent commissions, transfer taxes, and title fees. What are closing costs for sellers?

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Lenders must address repurchase risk before they go bust

Housing Wire

Lenders must invest in stringent pre- and post-closing audits, conduct thorough staff training, and apply consistent underwriting standards. For example, reps and warrants on home value are waived for certain loans when the appraised value closely matches the estimate produced by the GSEs automated valuation model (AVM).