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ICYMI: It may be unwise to list only four RE scams because new ones develop every day. But with that said, here are the most common ones to expect. http://dlvr.it/Sb5MyS
Navigating the New Real Estate Landscape: Challenges for Miami Homebuyers Miami Homebuyers Facing Obstacles The real estate market in Miami has become increasingly challenging for homebuyers. Over the past few years, housing prices have skyrocketed, while mortgage interest rates have risen to unexpected levels. Unfortunately, wages haven’t kept pace with inflation, making it more difficult for many to afford their dream home. As if these challenges weren’t enough, new rules from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are set to change how commissions are handled in real estate transactions, adding another layer of complexity for buyers. The Impact of the NAR Settlement Rules Beginning this Saturday, real estate agents listing homes on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), a widely used database for agents, will no longer be allowed to advertise any compensation to buyer's agents. Previously, it was common for sellers to pay commissions to real estate agents on both sides of the ...
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels To combat ongoing misinformation, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reiterated that borrowers in forbearance with a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac-backed mortgage are not required to repay the missed payments in one lump sum. According to the McDash Flash Forbearance Tracker from Black Knight , as of April 23, 2020, more than 3.4 million homeowners, or 6.4% of all mortgages, have entered into COVID-19 mortgage forbearance plans. “During this national health emergency, no one should be worried about losing their home," said Director Mark Calabria. “No lump sum is required at the end of a borrower's forbearance plan for Enterprise-backed mortgages. To help homeowners navigate the forbearance process, FHFA partnered with CFPB on the Borrower Protection Program to provide homeowners accurate information about forbearance and address concerns noted in some consumer complaints. While today's statement only ...
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