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Real Estate Agents Weigh in on Impact of NAR Settlement

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Commissions paid to real estate agents representing buyers have remained essentially unchanged since new rules on commissions went into effect on August 17 , according to a new analysis from Redfin. Agents and consumers, many of whom started working together before August, are still adjusting to the new rules.

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Where Are Home Prices Rising the Quickest?

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Some homes are attracting bidding wars like its 2020 again, while others are sitting on the market for weeks with no action, said Desiree Bourgeois, a Redfin Premier Real Estate Agent in Detroit. I recently saw one house get 10 offers and sell for $50,000 over the asking price, and the buyer waived their appraisal contingency.

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Luxury Market Heats Up as Affluent Buyers Seek ‘Forever Homes’

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“Transitions in life stages are increasingly becoming a primary motivator for property sales, leading to a preference for homes that can accommodate a family’s needs through various life phases,” 22% of luxury real estate agents agreed in the survey. A slight increase in luxury home inventory is expected, 59.3%

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Pending Home Sales Fall to 24-Month Low

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of homes that went under contract that month. Homebuyers pumped the brakes when mortgage rates ticked back up and are now in wait-and-see mode, said Jesse Landin, a Redfin Premier Real Estate Agent in San Antonio. of homes went under contract within two weeksthe lowest share in five years. a year earlier.

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What is a home appraisal gap?

Housing Wire

When you go to buy a home , your mortgage lender will almost always order a home appraisal. Scenario 1: Your home appraises at your full offer price. Many times, the home appraisal goes off without a hitch. You make an offer on your dream home, and the appraiser verifies the property is worth what you offered (or more).

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UWM to credit borrowers up to $600 for their appraisal costs

Housing Wire

For the next two months, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) will credit borrowers up to $600 for their appraisal costs, the lender said in a statement Wednesday. This tool will save homebuyers a lot of money and make the homebuying experience better for consumers and real estate agents alike.”. Sponsored Video.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

Linda (who asked that her real name not be used) beat out a dozen other prospective buyers in a bidding war by offering $445,000 and waiving all contingencies. Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal.

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