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Realtors encourage women of color to buy property

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date 06/03/2023

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – A group of local realtors is encouraging women of color to invest in real estate to not only create futures for themselves but to have something to leave for their children.

The push comes after the National Association of Realtors reported that in 2022, white and Hispanic home ownership was on the rise as Asian and Black buyers were on the decline. Realtor Amber Payne says she is aware of those disparities and says the gap between those groups and women of color is even wider.

“We are encouraging women and women of color to invest

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Man Dies of Stroke After a Realtor Failed to Call Help

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date 04/03/2023

Randy Vaughan suffered a stroke at home in North Carolina and later died in a hospice.
A realtor had seen him lying on the floor of his home but had not called for help.
The realtor wrote in a report that he was unsure if Vaughan was dead or had drunk too much.

The family of a 69-year-old man is calling for an investigation into his death, saying he suffered a stroke and a real estate

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What it is, how it works

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date 02/03/2023

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With single-family homes in the US selling for a median price of $359,000 in January 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors, it’s no surprise that most people need to borrow money to finance a home purchase.

The tricky thing is, the home buying process usually involves making an offer before you actually get final approval for your home loan. What happens if a seller accepts your offer but your lender does not approve your mortgage application? That’s where a mortgage contingency comes into play.

What is a mortgage contingency?

In a real estate transaction, both

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Realtors are needed now more than ever

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date 28/02/2023

Buying a home is easily one of the most important financial purchases a person can make. Today, homebuyers have an overwhelming amount of information on homes for sale at their fingertips online and through third-party sources, such as Zillow. However, sifting through a plethora of houses available can be an incredibly daunting experience for anyone.

Today, more than ever before, working with a Realtor is a necessity. They are your one-stop-shop when it comes to real estate. In recent years, Realtors have shifted their job duties to cater to the ever-changing market. They need to be diverse and give their

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9 Important Questions to Ask Your Realtor Before Shopping for a Home

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date 26/02/2023

Home prices are slowly falling in many US markets, which could be a good sign if you’re ready to buy a home.

Before searching for your new place, however, ask any potential real estate agent to answer the following questions.

What you learn in this conversation can reveal whether you’ve found the right agent to help you avoid wasting money in the wrong house and guide you to the perfect place to live.

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1. Do you know the neighborhoods I’m interested in?

If you have focused your search on specific areas, it is important to work with a

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Realtors share why 2023 market is hectic for some, quiet for others

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date 24/02/2023

Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

Dewayne Carpenter says a tornado market is here.

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The term “tornado market” refers to a housing market in which some homes are scooped up quickly but others are languid on the market without a buyer. This is exactly what Carpenter, co-team lead of the Indian Harbor Beach-based Carpenter Kessel Homeselling Team at Compass Real Estate, and other Realtors from Orlando to the Space Coast have witnessed so far in 2023.

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Live inside your own storybook castle in Connecticut

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date 22/02/2023

Live — The exterior is like a storybook dream
Screen grab from Realtor

We all know that Disneyland is far from Stamford, Connecticut, but there’s a residence on the real estate market that gives off serious “Beauty and the Beast” vibes.

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And it can be yours for $1.995 million.

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“Presenting Chateau Rochamore – designed by renowned architect Gustav Steinbeck at the turn of the century,” the listing on Realtor.com says. “It is more than just a home – it’s a unique castle! Drive through the gates to your private

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Realtors warn of competitive housing market in NH

Post Author By Evo Plus
Post Date 20/02/2023

New data shows that a growing number of Massachusetts residents are moving to the Granite State. If you’re looking to buy a home in New Hampshire, realtors say you should be preparing for a long haul because the market is extremely competitive. They say that’s because an influx of out-of-state buyers have been moving to New Hampshire. Data from the IRS shows that between 2019 and 2020, 20,000 people from Massachusetts alone moved to the Granite State. Realtors said the relocations haven’t stopped since. “The last two weekends, I have helped some of my agents conduct open houses and there …