Manual vs. Automated Underwriting
There are different types of underwriting. Underwriting, which is making certain the loan complies with the guidelines for which the loan is for, can be a thorough review or it can be a quick ‘drive through’ type where the loan application gets less scrutiny. What are the differences and why do lenders do both?
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I Am Selling! Why Would I Put Money into a House I am Leaving?
I would say this is the most frequently occurring questions professional stagers field every day! On the surface you can certainly understand why the question is raised repeatedly. There are many reasons to support the process of staging a property prior to bringing it to the public for review. Let’s look at a few of them.
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RE/MAX National Housing Report
New Listings Pick Up, While Fewer Homes Sell and For Less
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Important Reasons To Keep Your Gutters Clean
A report from Prime Time Window Cleaning gives a clear picture of the damage that can be caused by failing to clean out your gutters each year. They report that millions of dollar in damage are caused to Chicago area homes. The lesson to be learned can be applied across the nation. When Fall comes calling, homeowners must clean out their gutters.
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What’s More Important: A Large Floor Plan or the Right Layout?
More. More. More. That’s what we want in life, and certainly in a home. Right? We’re conditioned to reach for the stars, and, in the real estate world, that means going for the biggest home you can. But is bigger always better?
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Corvallis Market Conditions
Shape of the Current Market: Fall 2024
September Real Estate Roundup
Freddie Mac's results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® shows that "Although this week’s decline was slight, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage trended down to its lowest level in two years. Given the downward trajectory of rates, refinance activity continues to pick up, creating opportunities for many homeowners to trim their monthly mortgage payment. Meanwhile, many looking to purchase a home are playing the waiting game to see if rates decrease further as additional economic data is released over the next several weeks."
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