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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection? Its the best place to find average mortgage rates. Show how much youre in the know by being the one sharing local community events and information. Is a new restaurant coming to town? Be the first to let everyone in your network know about it.

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

The report noted that “most bankers reported that residential mortgage demand remained weak.” Days on the market are lengthening, and home inspections are becoming the norm again. Respondents indicated that there were fewer closed and pending home sales as elevated mortgage rates and low housing inventory have impacted volume.

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Some Financial Institutions Care About The Safety Of Appraisers, While Most Do Not

Miller Samuel

As co-owner of an appraisal firm for 34 years, while based in Manhattan, we generally don't drive to appraisal inspections. Our staff relies on public transportation to get around including buses, subways, and commuter rail. [ Johns Hopkins University ]. Imagine if the appraiser was a carrier? Scenario 1 Conversation.

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How to Sell a Florida Home That Has Hurricane Damage

Lamacchia Realty

Assess the Damage and Get Repair Estimates A home inspection will help you understand the extent of the damage. Once the inspection is complete, get estimates for repairs. Buyers may still request an inspection, but your honesty will help prevent last-minute surprises. Buyers may request inspections or financing approvals.

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Investor Insights: How to Thrive in CRE Amid Challenging Market Conditions

Appraisal Buzz

Meeting their mortgage and investor obligations will be difficult for these aggressive operators. Thorough due diligence, including property inspections and assessments, and adequate cash reserves are crucial to identify and address potential concerns. Some will make it. Many will underperform.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Financial institutes or mortgage lenders will require an appraisal to ensure the home is worth the amount of money being requested in the loan or mortgage.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

If you want to refinance, sell, or buy, the appraisal provides mortgage lenders with straight facts so they can underwrite loans based on the purchase price or the appraisal (whichever is lower.) Home inspection reports (current and previous). Public transport locations. Plot/blueprint or property survey. Neighbourhood Features.

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