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Housing policy
Housing Crisis in Rural USA
Iowa’s slogan is the “State of Minds,” and it’s grappling with its own State of Housing. It's a conversation that demands attention from policymakers....
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Housing policy
Closing Costs Crackdown
Lucky families and individuals who find a home to purchase are discovering it costs more than in the past to close the loan....
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Three Smart Tips Can Turn Renters into Homebuyers
A competitive homebuying season awaits first-time buyers already struggling to save for a down payment. As a mortgage LO, you can help them achieve their homeownership dreams faster with three key recom...
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How to Deal with Stressed Clients in a Tough Housing Market
Contending with higher mortgage rates and high home prices, many homebuyers are reporting issues with sleeplessness and even family conflict — making it more important for mortgage loan officers to offe...
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Housing policy
PolicyCast: Navigating the Homeowners Insurance Crisis
Robert Gordon of American Property Casualty Insurance Association joins the Arch MI PolicyCast to discuss the impact of climate change on homeowner’s insurance and how insurers are responding by adoptin...
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Stimulate Homebuyer Demand with the Technology You Already Have
In a mortgage market where lenders are competing fiercely for every deal, successful mortgage originators are leveraging recent technology upgrades to identify promising prospects and close more loans....
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Housing policy
PolicyCast: “It’s Supply, Stupid”
NAHB’s Jim Tobin shares how his organization responds to technological advances and what can be done to build enough homes to address the affordability crisis....
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Housing policy
Why We Need to Grow Black Homeownership
March has arrived! Spring Training is in full bloom in Florida and Arizona. Who could ask for anything more? (Well, maybe more affordable homes for sale.) Thanks to a recent suggestion from a reader, th...
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Why Do Deals Fail? Many Homebuyers Don’t Understand the Process
Because higher interest rates make it more important than ever to close every loan, mortgage originators realize that success often depends on informed homebuyers who understand the process — resulting ...
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