FHA increases mortgage limits — a lot
How many of your sellers in 2021 sold and relocated outside of California? More than 20% (63%, 20...
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Tag: homebuyers
Inventory is down, homebuyer demand is up —for now
Homebuyers are snatching up homes left and right, pushing multiple listing service (MLS) inventory to historic lows.
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POLL: Are a mortgage lender’s best interests in conflict with those of a homebuyer?
Do you believe a mortgage lender's best interests are in conflict with those of a homebuyer? Yes...
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Change the law: amend zoning laws to promote multi-family construction
Our proposal to update zoning regulations to promote development.
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POLL: How often do sellers provide a home inspection report?
How often do your sellers provide the buyer or the buyer's agent with a home inspection report...
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Change the law: Require disclosure of criminal activity on SFR sales
Our recommendation for residential criminal activity disclosures.
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The votes are in: lender interests oppose homebuyers
Our readers believe the interests of lenders conflict with homebuyers.
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POLLS: Multiple buyer offers and driverless cars
What percentage of your property listings receive multiple offers from buyers? 90% or more. (27%,...
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POLL: Are the interests of mortgage lenders opposed to those of buyers?
Do you believe the interests of mortgage lenders are opposed to those of homebuyers? Yes. (40%, 34...
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More data reveals the MID does not work
Mortgage interest tax deductions (MIDs) do not promote homeownership or benefit homeowners.
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POLL: Buyer worries and top neighborhood aspects?
What is the greatest worry for today's buyers? Price inflation. (52%, 37 Votes) Rejected offers....
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POLL: Down payments smaller than 20%?
The number of homebuyers with a down payment smaller than 20% is: increasing. (67%, 63 Votes)...
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POLL: How do existing solar panels influence buyers?
How do existing solar panels most often influence a buyer's decision to purchase a property? Solar...
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Is a trustee for a mortgage-in-default considered a debt collector?
Facts: A homebuyer obtains a mortgage secured by a trust deed on their property. The buyer...
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Transit and Walk Scores measure home values
Higher home values are linked to walkability and close proximity to public transportation.
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POLL: What percentage of your property listings receive multiple offers?
What percentage of your property listings receive multiple offers from buyers? 50%. (25%, 12...
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POLL: How many buyers take title to a property subject to an existing mortgage?
How many of your buyers take title to a property subject to an existing mortgage? 5% or fewer....
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Modular home is a new old trend
A Q&A on modular homes.
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The votes are in: MID elimination will drive down home prices, but for how long?
Our readers are divided over how eliminating the MID will impact home prices.
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POLL: What do buyers resist most in the homebuying process?
What do buyers resist most in the homebuying process? Entering into an exclusive buyer’s listing...
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