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CFPB Acts Against Contract-for-Deed Investors Targeting Low-Income Borrowers

Appraisal Buzz

While the industry is no stranger to predatory and/or unfair lending practices, new advisory opinion and research study on a type of home seller financing known as a “contract for deed” has been released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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A look at Knoxville’s hot housing market

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency price index ranked Knoxville’s housing market seventh in the nation in home price appreciation, behind only Boise City, Idaho , the Tacoma-Lakewood metro in Washington, Phoenix , Wichita, Kansas, and Colorado Springs. “We’re still getting a ton of all-cash offers, too,” Grebe said.

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Should You Buy a Home or Keep Renting? How To Decide in 7 Steps

Realtor

If not, you should first spend some time shoring up your finances. Qualifying for financing is a critical part of the home-buying journey. Closing costs are used to pay for items such as appraisals, inspections, and much more. Keep in mind that property taxes vary widely by state and city. based in Troy, MI.

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Closing on a House: Settlement Tips for Home Sellers

Realtor

What contingencies impact sellers before closing on a house While the burden is on the buyer to finalize financing for the home purchase and to obtain homeowners insurance , some contract contingencies will impact you, too, especially if you’re living in the home. Another important step prior to closing on a house is the appraisal.

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Making Your First Home Purchase Choice

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

There are pros and cons that will be different for everyone based on finances, the type of home you dream of being your forever home, and the availability of the homes in your market. An appraisal is the estimated value of a home that is based on an inspection. Property taxes are less on a smaller home with a lower appraised value.

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When borrowers ‘ghost’ their servicers

Housing Wire

To Dana Dillard, principal advisor at Housing Finance Strategies and a 25-year mortgage industry veteran, the ghosting problem happens, among other reasons, because homeowners deny the reality or feel overwhelmed with their debts — especially if they lost a relative or friend due to COVID-19 or are unemployed for a while.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

During this time, there are many things that a buyer needs to accomplish such as inspections, appraisals, securing their financing, and title searches. Let’s take a closer look at each one of these processes Inspections Why do real estate agents recommend getting home inspections during the due diligence period?