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Miami homeowner sues eXp for fraud over renovation

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In his filing, Ammann claims that eXp publicly advertises that its agent s may not act as contractors providing home repair or renovation services on properties they represent, as doing so would be a conflict of interest. The plaintiff is representing himself pro se. eXp did not return a request for comment.

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Julie Kheyfets on home renovation trends: Demand is approaching 2022 levels

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In this week’s episode of the Top of Mind podcast , host Mike Simonsen is joined by Block Renovation CEO Julie Kheyfets. The duo explore current and upcoming trends in the home renovation market. To start the conversation, Simonsen and Kheyfets dive into what Block Renovation offers to homebuyers.

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Top markets for affordable renovated housing inventory

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Home sales in August decreased 1.5% Renovated Inventory to the Rescue. Despite the rapidly deteriorating affordability, there is some hope for homebuyers in the form of renovated homes: properties that have been rehabbed into move-in ready condition after being purchased at foreclosure auction or bank-owned (REO) auction.

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Homebuyers say they are willing to accept longer mortgage terms

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Consumers also said they were willing to tackle renovation costs if it meant achieving homeownership, according to the survey. RESimpli found that 80% of respondents are open to purchasing a home that requires significant renovation. Younger homeowners are more likely to pursue renovations, despite rising renovation costs.

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HouseAmp, Renovation Sells seek to streamline the presale process

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What do you get when you combine home renovation specialists with a lender that can provide funds in short order? The new partnership between HouseAmp and Renovation Sells. The technology companies will tether their respective services with the goal of streamlining the process of getting a home ready for sale.

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What renovations should you make before selling your home?

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Making these four renovations can help you do it successfully. A lot of buyers are shopping virtually these days, so any renovations that can make your home look better in photos is a good thing. If you know there’s something broken or needs renovation, then get it fixed before putting your home on the market. The bottom line.

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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

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As you get closer to that (foreclosure) sale date, your options are limited … If you’re going to call me three days prior to sale date, your options are going to be very limited.” Those purchasing with cash — more than 40% of the 10,000 pre-foreclosure sales analyzed — bought at an average discount of 25%. Here are your options.