Real Estate News

As Mortgage Lenders’ Costs Rise, So Do Closing Costs

April 22, 2022

Rising home prices and lender costs helped drive up homebuyers’ closing costs by 13.4 percent in 2021, to an average of $6,905, according to an analysis released Thursday by CoreLogic’s ClosingCorp. That figure includes transfer tax fees, which are often the biggest single component of closing costs and are based on a home’s sales price. […]

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It Isn’t Just Home Prices—Closing Costs Are Soaring, Too

It’s not just record-high home prices and fast-rising mortgage rates that homebuyers have to worry about. They can’t seem to catch a break as the closing costs they pay to complete the purchase of their homes have also been increasing. Average closing costs shot up 13.4% in 2021, according to a recent report from CoreLogic’s […]

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HUD To ‘Punish’ Discriminatory Appraisers And Lenders

One month after the Biden administration announced its $86 million five-point plan to combat racial discrimination in the lending and appraisal industries, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has released its own equity action plan that outlines how the department will enforce Biden’s agenda. One month after the Biden administration announced its $86 million […]

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Zillow Changes Tune On 2023 Home Values And Sales. Here’s Why

Zillow now expects home value growth to reach 14.9% through March 2023, down from its previous estimate of 16.5% growth. What’s with the downgrade? As the Federal Reserve has continued to increase mortgage rates over the last few months, online real estate portal and research firm Zillow on Wednesday issued a downward revision of anticipated […]

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3 Real Estate Brokerage Pain Points That Tech Firms Are Trying To Fix

From slow appraisals to MLS interfaces falling behind agents’ needs, a few tech companies are eyeing solutions for brokerages, according to panelists at Inman Connect New York. Inman events are the best way to connect, learn and grow. Don’t miss the next one, August 3-5 at Inman Connect Las Vegas! Get your ticket now for […]

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Most Expensive Home in Big Sur, CA, Is Eco-Friendly, Modern

A 109-acre property highlighted by a jaw-dropping glass, concrete, and wood dwelling in Big Sur, CA, has come on the market for $35 million. This grand getaway overlooking the Pacific Ocean has surfaced as the coastal town’s most expensive listing. It is one of the last creations by architect Mickey Muennig, whose organic designs dot […]

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The Biggest Stories Of The Week: Inman Top 5 (April 15-22, 2022)

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers. Anatoli Styf / Shutterstock.com As oral arguments began Monday in the federal commission case, plaintiffs questioned the role of buyer agents, what a world without NAR’s commission policy […]

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