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Existing-home sales slow in January as affordability challenges persist

Housing Wire

Existing-home sales started the year on a down note, dropping 4.9% Despite the monthly decrease, existing-home sales were up 2% compared to the same month last year, marking the fourth consecutive month of annualized increases. annual increase recorded in the median sale price, which rose to $396,900 in January. million sales.

Sales 273
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How online auctions deliver on the promise of pre-foreclosure sales

Housing Wire

The great promise of short sales and other distressed pre-foreclosure sales as a foreclosure alternative is most fully realized in a competitive and transparent online auction marketplace, according to recent data from the Auction.com Market Validation Program (MVP) for pre-foreclosure sales. Falling Short.

Sales 435
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Have we found the bottom in existing home sales?

Housing Wire

On Wednesday, existing home sales collapsed near the lows we saw during COVID-19 and back in 2007 when the housing bubble burst. Since the credit standards have improved post-2010, we shouldn’t see distressed sellers until a job loss recession happens, even if sales fall noticeably. From NAR: Total existing-home sales waned 7.7%

Sales 531
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CFPB received fewer reverse mortgage complaints in 2024

Housing Wire

Most of the other half stemmed from trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue related to modification, forbearance, short sale, deed-in-lieu, bankruptcy, or foreclosure, according to the database. About 13% of all complaints were related to applying for a loan or refinancing an existing one.

Mortgages 417
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Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents

Inman

With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever's Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales.

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Existing home sales fell in June while monthly median sales price spiked

Housing Wire

With elevated mortgage rates sidelining both home buyers and sellers, existing home sales fell in June, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales were also down significantly from a year prior. Total existing home sales slipped 3.3% Year-over-year, sales dropped 18.9%

Sales 369
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Short Sale Mortgage Loans: What Borrowers Need To Know

HomeLight

But what if you’re buying a short sale? Does that mean you might encounter even more reasons to cry while trying to get a short sale mortgage loan ? Securing a short sale mortgage loan isn’t that different from purchasing a standard home. What’s a short sale ? Well, it depends.