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Real-Estate boom impacts mid Michigan

April 06, 2022

     Real-Estate boom impacts mid Michigan  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– It’s being called, “the real-estate boom.”Home prices are soaring and rent has increased for many households across the country.Local real-estate experts anticipate the market will not slow down anytime soon.Moraya Andrews currently resides in Williamston, and hopes to find her forever ...

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What to Consider When Adding On

April 06, 2022

Additions can be a good way to get more functionality out of your home. Your addition might be an extra bedroom for your expanding family, a home office to provide you with a space to work from home, or even a sunroom or hobby area. Your add-on might even be a way to add more space to existing rooms, ...

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Should I Rush To Buy a Home Now, Before Prices Get Totally Out of Reach?

April 06, 2022

By Clare TrapassoApr 6, 2022Home prices and mortgage rates just keep going up! Does that mean I should rush to buy my first home now, before things get completely out of reach?That’s a toughie.On one hand, it is certainly becoming even more expensive to buy a home. Prices hit another all-time high in March and mortgage ...

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Don't Let rising interest rates scare buying a home

April 05, 2022

https://www.quickenloans.com/blog/heres-shouldnt-let-rising-interest-rates-scare-buying-homekenloans.com/blog/heres-shouldnt-let-rising-interest-rates-scare-buying-home...

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HOW FHA WAS CREATED

April 04, 2022

HOW FHA Was CreatedBy Tom Nelson-HUD LLBReal Estate One Rochester, MIMost everyone knows about the stock market crash on Black Monday October 28, 1929 that precipitated the Great Depression.  But what many people are unaware of is that this was preceded by the housing market crash of 1928.  Prices of homes were skyrocketing in the late 1920s, ...

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The housing market is in the early stages of a substantial downshift’: Home sales may drop 25% by the end of summer

April 02, 2022

‘The housing market is in the early stages of a substantial downshift’: Home sales may drop 25% by the end of summer, according to this analystLast Updated: March 26, 2022 at 8:32 a.m. ETFirst Published: March 21, 2022 at 1:37 p.m. ETBy Jacob PassyThe expected drop in home sales could bring relief to renters over ...

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Yard Tips for Spring

April 02, 2022

News and CommentaryDaily News3 Yard Care Tips Heading Into SpringShareMarch 31, 2022Homeowners have been spending more time in their backyards since the pandemic began. For a growing share of owners, it’s become a new hobby or a place to relax. Sixty-nine percent of Americans recently surveyed say that doing yard work—either maintaining it or adding or updating ...

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Federal Reserve warns of "brewing U.S. housing bubble

April 01, 2022

Homebuyers have faced a tough proposition during the pandemic: Swallow rapid price increases and forgo typical steps like house inspections, or risk getting left out of the real estate market. Those dynamics have caused some observers to question whether the U.S. is repeating the housing bubble of the early 2000s, which led to a painful housing crash in ...

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7 Mistakes Made by Agents Selling HUD-Owned Homes

March 31, 2022

Keep your buyers happy and close in a timely manner by avoiding these pitfalls!  Here are the seven common mistakes we see when selling HUD homes. Submitting an offer using a local purchase contractAll is done via www.HUDhomestore.com, and HUD has its contract and addendums.  Get registered on the site!Asking a listing broker ...

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WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR A LOAN

March 30, 2022

If you are applying for a fixed rate mortgage or an adjustable rate mortgageyou will need the following items: Two recent year W-2sTwo recent year tax returnsOne month of recent pay stubs (if applicable)Two months of recent bank statementsSigned pyurcase contract (if available)Additional documentation upon request ...

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21 Reasons for Title Insurance

March 25, 2022

There are many misconceptions about title insurance amongst Buyers and Sellers, and some really do not understand the importance of it and why it is needed.  I came across this article and found it quite helpful and wanted to share, Courtesy of Fidelity National Title, the 21 Reasons for Title Insurance.1. A fire destroys only the house ...

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Moving With Pets

March 25, 2022

Moving With Pets...

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Rising prices

March 24, 2022

Single-family home prices and sales figures soared to historic heights in the region to start the new year despite steadily rising interest rates.While the local real estate market is vibrant, inventory remains low and consumer budgets are being impacted by inflation, according to Rockford Area Realtors. The three-month rolling average price of a property in Winnebago, Boone ...

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Benefiting from Homeownership

March 22, 2022

The pandemic, and the life changes that it brought with it, have taught us the value of homeownership.  Not only does owning a home give us a sense a stability, but it gives us a sense of accomplishment.  if you are thinking about buying a home, it's important to consider these other benefits as well.There ...

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2022 FORECLOSURES

March 18, 2022

Foreclosures Will Likely IncreaseA recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions states that the current market won’t have to wait long to see an upswing in foreclosure activity since the moratorium on foreclosures was lifted in July 2021. Default notices, bank repossessions, and scheduled auctions spiked by 34% in the third quarter of 2021 and were 67% higher than ...

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How does a property become a HUD REO

March 18, 2022

HUD foreclosed properties are the result of FHA mortgages that have failed.  FHA guaranteed loans is lending program that insures lenders (insurance program) that if they provide funding a loan under FHA guidelines and the buyer’s default, HUD will pay the lender most expenses and debt on the property that failed.  The lender is under the ...

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Market in a Minute

March 18, 2022

https://sites.academymortgage.com/landingpage/?domain=sites.academymortgage.com&slug=markettracker&userId=96qIP ...

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HUD ANNOUNCES $2.6 BILLION IN AWARDS TO HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

March 17, 2022

HUD No. 22-040HUD Public Affairs(202) 708-0685FOR RELEASEMondayMarch 14, 2022 HUD ANNOUNCES $2.6 BILLION IN AWARDS TO HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESSThe awards include approximately 7,000 renewed and new grants that will promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness.WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced over ...

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Rent Prices Continue to Surge Nationwide-Buy Now

March 17, 2022

https://www.roomvu.com/agent/richard-stewart?video=rent-continues-nationwide&share=true...

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Buying a New Home: The First Steps

March 15, 2022

When you're thinking about buying a new home, the first steps in the process are usually are:  Finding a neighborhood that's right for you. Considering how much money you would like to spend.Thinking about what type of home you would like. Deciding when you want to make your move.  As a ...

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Purchasing a HUD Home

March 15, 2022

Are you looking at purchasing a HUD Home. When purchasing a HUD Home you may find that these homes are in need of TLC.  It is important as a Buyer that the HUD Registered Real Estate Agent you work with provides you all of the information they can regarding the home.  To be safe, always have a ...

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What are the risks of waiving a home inspection?

March 15, 2022

What are the risks of waiving a home inspection?A home inspection is a standard part of the homebuying process. After a buyer’s offer is accepted, the buyer hires a licensed professional who checks the wiring, flushes the toilets, peers into the attic and tests the heating and air conditioning systems.In a buyer’s market or a ...

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How will increasing interest rates impact the housing market?

March 15, 2022

How will increasing interest rates impact the housing market?In the past this was a easy question to answer – when interest rates go up, it costs more to purchase a home, the demand drops, price appreciation slows and home stay on the market longer. This year, the numbers are not that straightforward. The market has been hot, homes ...

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Looks like we will see some new colors in 2022

March 15, 2022

These Are the 2022 Decor Trends Designers Are Most Excited AboutBy:  MARISA DONNELLY, Published on 11/17/21On the other hand, there's still room for color. “[In] 2022 [it] is all about greens and pinks—in a way you’ve never seen them before. Think [deeper], jewel-toned greens and rooted, terracotta pinks,” says M+A Architects Interior Designer ...

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Working with senior Clients

March 15, 2022

Have you stopped to think how a senior client may need a different approach that is not rushed and special awareness to listen for areas that need reassuring and understanding. Listing a home for these clients can be very rewarding.A great way to start out with the special client, how would I want my grandparents treated?Health issues ...

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