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More Owners Say they're Ready to Sell This Winter

A greater number of homeowners are interested in entering the housing market over the next six months, and they have some big expectations. Topping the list are bidding wars and a fast-paced sale, and they also look to buyers to forgo contingencies like home inspections and appraisals, according to a new realtor.com® survey of 2,583 consumers conducted this fall.More than one-third of prospective sellers are ready to take advantage of the c

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Top Places to Buy a Tiny Home

While more homeowners have been interested in gaining space during the pandemic, the market for tiny homes is still appealing to certain segments, particularly investors and first-time home buyers.The affordability of these homes is one of the biggest draws. Many tiny homes cost between $30,000 to $60,000. For comparison, the median price for a starter home is $233,400, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.IPX1031, a 1031 exchange

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Welcome to the Team George Zoumot Dealing the Inland Empire

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Mortgage Rates Dip Back Below 3%

Home buyers and homeowners got another chance this week to lock in historically low rates. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.98%, Freddie Mac reports.“Despite the re-acceleration of economic growth, the recent bond rally drove mortgage rates down for the second consecutive week,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “These low mortgage rates, combined with the tailwind of first-time home buyers entering the market

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Welcome to the Team Michael Houston Dealing the Palm Spring Area

About Michael I focus on delivering a seamless world-class selling and buying experience. This allows clients to feel understood, supported, and valued.iPro was founded on the idea of building a better living with champion real estate services. We focus on incorporating and mastering the latest technologies and perform all types of real estate transactions. Our team of professionals set a stronger standard of business and give superior results.Cl

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Nearly 40% of Properties Considered Equity-Rich

Homeowners are striking gold in real estate. The percentage of financed homes that were equity rich in the third quarter grew to nearly 40%, up from 28.3% a year ago, ATTOM Data Solutions reports. A home is considered equity rich when the combined estimated amount of loan balances on the property is no more than 50% of the estimated market value.“Homeowners across most of the United States could sit back with a smile yet again in the third quar

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5 Home Design, Building Trends to Watch in 2022

Home design is getting more personal. More homeowners are using their homes to show their individuality and design freedom, according to home design experts at The Plan Collection, an online home design firm.“It makes sense as people have gone from having to be home to wanting to be at home in an environment that expresses their personalities and individual tastes,” says Laurel Vernazza, home design expert at The Plan Coll

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Honoring our U.S. Veterans

Salute and prayer to the veterans of our great nation... We'll always be here with world-class real estate services and special programs for veterans. And special recognition to our veteran members:Walter MorrisBenny ThomasJohn WalkerDenise JamisonWe also invite you to join us in donating to our affiliate charity Support Our Troops.

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Home Prices Climb Across US Metros

Home prices continue to rise rapidly as homeowners see double-digit gains over the past year. The median sales price of single-family existing homes rose 16% in the third quarter, an increase of $50,300, according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of REALTORS®. Three metros saw price gains of more than 30% compared to a year ago.The median sales price of a single-family existing home rose to $363,700 in the third

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Mortgage Delinquencies at Lowest Level since Pandemic

Homeowners are keeping up with their mortgage payments or arranging for loan modifications with their service providers. But housing analysts say that while the real estate market still faces pandemic-related fears about a wave of delinquencies, higher home prices are helping to alleviate some of those concerns. The overall delinquency rate fell to the lowest level since the onset of the pandemic, CoreLogic, a real estate data firm, reports.

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