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Home sale cancellations hit record high in January

Housing Wire

With less competition, some buyers are backing out during the inspection period, hoping for a better deal. Florida is experiencing a slowdown as the state faces rising home insurance costs, HOA fees, and increasing risks from natural disasters. Many are opting to wait out market instability before committing to a purchase. Houston 17.8%

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

The homes I toured all went under contract within a week of being listed and, so far, at least two have sold for more than $20,000 over asking price. In writing both offers, Angela and I made sure to fully disclose how I was expecting her to get paid , as well as all of my requests, including a home inspection contingency clause.

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Buyers backing out of purchase agreements at elevated rates: Redfin

Housing Wire

of homes that went under contract. Buyers often back out during the inspection period because they find something they don’t like, but affordability is really the underlying issue. Record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates are prompting buyers to back out of home purchase agreements at elevated levels. of purchase agreements.

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CFPB outlines issues with illegal ‘junk fees’ by mortgage servicers

Housing Wire

These include excessive late fees and fees for unnecessary property inspections. Mortgage servicers charged the top late fee amount allowed by relevant state laws, even when homeowners’ mortgage contracts capped late fee amounts below state maximums,” the CFPB said.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. This course covers real estate law, contracts, finance and ethics.

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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser. An offer comes in at 5 p.m.

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