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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

Housing Wire

That homeowner over the years has referred 10 refinancing opportunities to Sandoval. The sharks are circling now,” she said, referring to the predatory pre-foreclosure players who may try to buy at a lowball price or offer the homeowner a too-good-to-be true solution that leaves them worse off. “As I give them everything.

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Biden to call for first-time homebuyer tax credit, construction of 2 million homes

Housing Wire

In the address, the president will call for a $10,000 tax credit for both first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; the construction and renovation of more than 2 million additional homes; and cost reductions for renters.

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The Rise of Multigenerational Housing: Lending Trends and Opportunity

Appraisal Buzz

Even middle-aged couples often welcome their aging parents into their homes and must renovate their space to accommodate their changing needs. Lenders can provide expert guidance on options like renovation loans, home equity solutions, and reverse mortgages.

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How top LOs plan to beat the odds in 2023

Housing Wire

Mortgage demand picked up in recent weeks due to rates declining to 6% levels and a massive backlog of homes under construction, as mentioned by HousingWire ‘s lead analyst Logan Mohtashami in a recent column. Instead, they’ll be seeking to renovate their homes.”.

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Manufactured homes are appreciating faster than site-built homes

Housing Wire

The study — which refers to such homes as “mobile homes,” a term the manufactured housing industry sees as imprecise at best and erroneous at worst — also found that prices for these homes accelerated at a faster pace than traditional single-family homes. increased by 58.34% between 2018 and 2023.

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What Impact Do Renovations Have on Appraisal Value?

Birmingham Appraisal

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home. Updates or Renovations?

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

It is often the first point of contact between you and potential clients, or it’s how clients confirm if you’re the right fit after you’ve been referred to them. With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales.