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NFT mania and the future of the home sale

Housing Wire

Worldwide sales of non-fungible tokens, better known – of course – as NFTs, catapulted from $94.9 For example, purchasing an NFT of a JPEG of a painting transfers the intellectual property rights of the painting. But Ethereum was the first with a blockchain that enabled NFT sales. That’s when a 70-year-old brick home in the St.

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

Housing Wire

Though most commonly thought of for residential deals, real estate agents can also help people buy, sell or rent commercial properties, land and more. The simple answer is that real estate agents are paid on commission, typically a percentage of the property’s sale price. How do real estate agents get paid?

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Opinion: How the title industry protects homeowners

Housing Wire

The title industry led the way in collaborating with industry partners to expand access to digital closings through remote online notarization (RON), which has helped tens of thousands of homebuyers complete their real estate and mortgage transactions safely and securely through the innovative use of technology solutions.

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CFPB reverses pandemic flexibilities, vowing enforcement

Housing Wire

In one of its key decisions, the CFPB said it will roll back its leniency on reporting Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. The information from these consumer reports are used to make many kinds of decisions, including whether a consumer can borrow money or how much he or she will pay in interest to finance a home or large purchase.

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Now is a great time for brokerage acquisitions: RealTrends Consulting

Housing Wire

With the headwinds facing the real estate industry, Wright and Murray believe smaller brokerage firms will be looking for a place to land, making acquisitions a possibility for even one-office, 25 agent firms. What is your motivation for pursuing that partner or pursuing a sale?

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Is time the enemy of equity for chronically distressed homeowners?

Housing Wire

That’s because the unpaid loan balance continues to grow for delinquent mortgages due to unpaid interest, property taxes and insurance. When the mortgage balance is increasing at a faster pace than home prices, more time in foreclosure only digs a deeper home equity hole for distressed homeowners. Assuming he put 3.5% Of more than 8.7

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6 Critical Questions to Ask When Buying Land

Realty Biz

Things to Find Out Before Purchasing Land. Performing due diligence is vital when purchasing a home. Buying land can be an exciting and profitable investment. However, it is important to ask questions and get advice before making a purchase. We will look at six questions that should be asked when buying land.

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