Your first tuesday real estate news

Week of December 21, 2015

Tech Corner: Google’s new mortgage shopping tool

We review Google’s new mortgage comparison tool.

Have the new TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure (TRID) mortgage rules delayed the closing of your sales?

Homes sold in California held back by pricing, future rate increases

October 2015 home sales are up from the prior year.

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May an owner of property subject to a local rental ordinance charge a tenant a higher rental rate after evicting the prior tenant for intended owner occupancy?

Get the ruling here.

FARM: What is a buyer’s listing agreement?

A flier to answer client questions about the buyer's listing agreement.

First-time homebuyers and new housing

The age group of first-time homebuyers increased in 2014.

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MIP, PMI, or neither?

MIPs and PMI premiums remained roughly level in Q3 2015.

FARM: Common Hazards

Help your clients understand property condition disclosures.

Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries

The yield spread increased in November 2015.

FARM: The market’s hot, but interest rates are going up – buy now!

A flier to encourage clients to take advantage of low mortgage rates.

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FARM: Get a better deal with — financial literacy!

Tips to help your clients maximize their search for a mortgage.

Pro tips for selling to the Millennial homebuyer

Guest article: Millennial homebuyers.

FARM: Environmental hazards

A breakdown of environmental hazards for your clients.

Deck the halls with smart home tech