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Apr
08
2024

How will house hunters find and buy homes, post-NAR settlement?
The proposed settlement will restrict how agents can solicit commission ratesin MLS databases By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | April 08, 2024 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on April 04, 2024. The National Association of...

Apr
03
2024

Navigating Home Buying with Elevated Mortgage Rates: 10 Mistakes to Avoid
Homebuyers face a unique set of challenges in today’s real estate market, characterized by elevated mortgage rates and fluctuating conditions. While the temptation to time the market or solely focus on mortgage payments looms, falling into these traps can lead to costly...

Apr
01
2024

Housing market malaise hasn’t cut options for equity rich homeowners
By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | April 01, 2024 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on March 29, 2024. American homeowners have never enjoyed more home equity. The average homeowner now has $299,000 in equity, $193,000 of which...

Mar
27
2024

Don't Wait Another Minute: Here's Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Buy Your Dream Home!
Is it a good time to buy a home? That's the question many prospective buyers are pondering. The decision to take the plunge into homeownership is a significant one, influenced by various factors ranging from personal finances to market trends. If you find yourself in this position,...

Mar
25
2024

NAR settlement creates daunting challenges for homebuyers, agents
By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | March 25, 2024 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on March 22, 2024. The National Association of Realtors’ $418 million antitrust settlement agreement includes a component to end the...

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