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Consumer protection is what title insurance is all about

Housing Wire

Even as home prices began to decrease last year, mortgage rates remained high, leading both buyers and sellers to stay out of the housing market. With a wave of new home purchases and refinance transactions expected, as an industry, we’re expecting many new questions about how buyers and owners can best protect their property rights.

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Objections abound as NAR settlement approaches final approval date

Housing Wire

Wang claims that he has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to buyer brokers and listing brokers in the past few years. Wang claims that he has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to buyer brokers and listing brokers in the past few years. Friedman voluntarily dismissed his suit in January. REBNY separated from NAR in 1994.

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Bay Area team bolts Compass for Side

Housing Wire

Created in 2004 by Barr Haney and Whitney Potter, OWN Marin generated $381 million in 2020 sales volume, the agent team reported, on 153 deal sides, meaning that the median home in which they represented seller or buyer was priced at $2.8

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Founded in 2004, the school is intentionally smaller than other education providers so that it can provide each student with individual attention. Printed textbooks, virtual classes, live engagement with instructors and peers , CompuCram Exam Prep, videos, one-year professional growth membership. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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What to Do If a Home You’re Looking to Buy has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

This defective drywall was imported mostly between 2004-2008. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall. Do Sellers Need to Disclose this Drywall? The best way to protect yourself as a buyer is by having an inspection.

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8 Signs of a Possible Real Estate Bubble or Burst

McKissock

Traditional buyers are replaced by new ones (investors). When traditional buyers are replaced by new buyers who are starting to invest in real estate, this is an indication of a possible bubble. Use of creative financing such as seller contracts.

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What to Do If The Home You’re Buying has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

Between the years 2004-2008, large shipments of drywall were imported to the United States from overseas. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall. With this in mind, buyers need to be thorough and diligent in protecting themselves.