Four tips to get an offer accepted
Buyers should avoid waiving the home inspection or appraisal contingency simply to get their offer approved.
11 years ago
Qualified mortgage rules cut approvals, lenders say
New mortgage rules enacted this year are prompting banks to issue fewer home loans, according to a Federal Reserve Board report released this week.11 years ago
Bigger than boomers: Millennials now prime target
The Millennial generation is larger than the baby boomers - 87 million versus 76 million - and they're expected to be a huge force in the real estate market in the coming years.11 years ago
When home rises $1,000, more than 200,000 priced out
For every $1,000 increase in the cost of median-priced new homes, an estimated 206,269 households are pushed out of the market, according to a new study by the National Association of Home Builders.11 years ago
State’s foreclosure mediation program underused
It's sad to think that one conversation-one mediation-could have made a difference.
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Realtors list Top 5 ‘scary’ market problems
Appraisals have again shown up as a major issue.
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Reverse mortgage rates announced for younger spouses
The new rules go into play for all reverse mortgages written after August 4, 2014.
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Staying put: Keeping lower rate could stall market
"Some homeowners will delay moving into a new residence because of the desire to hold on to the current lower rate mortgage."
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Internet has made timeshare resales less expensive
We sold a timeshare three years after never using it and felt lucky to get as much cash back as we did.
11 years ago
Buyers, renters want cell service but not towers
National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy survey
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Timeshare resales: Plenty of sellers remain in the market
There is a huge glut of resale timeshares available in this country, many of which can be purchased for pennies on the dollar.
11 years ago
‘Pocket listings’ could be limiting local inventory
. . . "The sentiment out there is that we still have a shortage of inventory, and I think that is due to the prevalence of pocket listings in some markets."
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Realtor group lists 3 challenges for home market
The percentage of first-time buyers continues to be low by historical standards.
11 years ago
More agents leveraging second-language skills
Agents report that even though international clients are fluent in English, they're more comfortable speaking in their native tongue.
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5 mistakes first-time buyers make
Buying a home is "really like finding a job - it's going to take a lot of time to prepare."
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Move over Mom: Multigenerational homes hit record
Pew defined multigenerational households as having at least two adult generations, such as a parent and an adult child age 25 or older.
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Penciling cost of a new home? How about a pet suite?
"Devotion to pets is second to none," said Jeffrey Lake, Standard Pacific executive.
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Fed chair hints rates may rise sooner than expected
The Fed's benchmark short-term rate has stayed near zero since December 2008, which has helped to keep interest rates near historical lows.
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Timeshare pitch: ‘Keep an open mind’
I can smell a timeshare pitch from a 5-iron away. Many of the hardball sales jobs are what have given the industry a black eye.
11 years ago
State ranks No. 2 in ‘least expensive’ energy survey
With summer having the highest energy consumption of the year and Americans relocating to start a new job, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia based on their tendency to be the most and least energy-efficient.
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Biting the bullet: ‘Must haves’ in a new home
Forty-four percent surveyed say they're willing to give up a location near public transportation in exchange for certain amenities.
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Five biggest hurdles to homeownership
Housing analysts blame student loan debt, overly strict lending standards, and lost equity as the leading culprits behind a sluggish housing recovery. But what do homeowners say?
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Super incentive: Owner offers buyer agent a Bentley
"The idea was to get some traffic because if you get traffic you're going to find the one buyer that you need," said David Chaifetz, homeowner of his 6,740-square-estate, listed at $2.3 million.
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The interval getaway: History and tips on timeshares
Time-sharing plans began in the 1960s in the French Alps, where vacationers, usually winter skiers, would buy an annual stay at a resort condominium.