May 3, 2024 - grantglobe

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How will upcoming NAR changes affect mortgage professionals?

Shehryar JoyiaMay 3, 2024

In a November post for Forbes, Matthew VanFossen, chief executive officer of Absolute Home Mortgage Corp., said consumers may decide that listing agent marketing services are less important – partly...

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Income required to purchase in California metros surges: report

Shehryar JoyiaMay 3, 2024

Hale explained that San Francisco saw its home prices drop enough to offset rising mortgage rates and the income needed to purchase a home decreased. Meanwhile, home price declines in...

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When is the best time of year to sell a home?

Shehryar JoyiaMay 3, 2024

According to the report, the number of sales for single-family homes and condos from 2011 to 2023 for the month of May amounted to 5,360,810, reaching a seller premium of...

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William Raveis acquires real estate company Carson Realty

Shehryar JoyiaMay 3, 2024

SVP/General Manager Southern Region for William Raveis Matt Lane said the addition of CR to its business will help in strengthening its position throughout the Southern region as it adds...

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Newfi Lending announces proprietary product expansion

Shehryar JoyiaMay 3, 2024

Pat Doyle, president of Newfi Investment Group, and co-creator of EquityChoice, said the product had seen significant interest from buyers. “We've seen broad based interest in EquityChoice from borrowers seeking...

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Unemployment rises as jobs growth falls to six-month low

Shehryar JoyiaMay 3, 2024

Mortgage Bankers Association vice president and deputy chief economist Joel Kan said the report indicated “a little less strength than expected,” and said the slowdown would likely ease upward pressure...

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Episode 196 – Budget, Reforms, and the IMF

Shehryar JoyiaMay 3, 2024

In this episode, Uzair talks to Khurram Husain about the latest decision by the central bank to keep rates unchanged. We talked about why the central bank has a credibility...

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Evolution of Fashion in Pakistan

Shehryar JoyiaMay 3, 2024

Despite having a conservative society, Pakistan has never been devoid of fashion since its inception. Every era brought its own unique styles and designs fit for that time both for...