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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
September 10, 2018
Today's Headlines
‘Nonbanks’ Emerge as Top Lenders for Home Buyers
More consumers are bypassing big, established banks and turning to a growing subset of specialized lenders to obtain a mortgage.
Court Strikes Down Laws Making Homelessness Illegal
Stemming from a lawsuit against the city of Boise, Idaho, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that it’s not a crime to sleep outdoors when not enough shelters are available.
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Bill Would Ease Mortgage Restrictions on Self-Employed
The proposed measure would allow lenders to use more sources to verify the income of loan applicants who work for themselves.
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5 Places Where Lousy Credit Won’t Block a Home Purchase
Realtor.com® analyzed metros to find where a less-than-perfect credit score—even those well under 650—can still land buyers a home.
In Detroit, 87% of Buyers Pay Cash
Low home prices along with affluent buyers, more investors, and those wanting to bypass appraisals are prompting all-cash transactions to surge in the city.
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Professionalism Requires Prioritizing Clients Above Commissions
If the real estate industry is serious about holding practitioners to a higher standard, customer service must be more important than sales numbers.
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