Sentences with phrase «as homebuyers access»

New mortgage lending rules to protect consumers from risky loan products will take effect this Friday, and Realtors ® will be on the front lines as homebuyers access safer mortgages that meet strong underwriting standards.

Not exact matches

Rather than relying on a real estate agent, homebuyers can hope to get access to essential information, such as recent sales data and the number of listings that didn't sell (some of which expire and some of which are terminated by the seller for a variety of reasons).

Before the tribunal ruling, homebuyers and sellers could get access to historical sales data and recent neighbourhood activity, as listed on MLS, by going through a real estate agent or brokerage.

According to our second quarter Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey, lenders expect to ease credit standards further; however, we continue to project that the pace of growth in total home sales will slow to 3.3 percent this year, as we believe rapid home price gains amid scarce supply will remain a hurdle for potential homebuyers, despite improvements in credit access.»

Information central: A site gives you easy access to free or inexpensive government publications that offer homebuyer education resources, as well as small business advice.

As Congress and the Administration consider reforms to the nation's mortgage finance system, NAR is advocating on behalf of REALTORS ® and consumers to ensure an efficient and adequately regulated secondary mortgage market — a new system that involves some government presence and provides homebuyers with access to affordable, sustainable mortgages.

As a result, minority, rural and potential first - time homebuyers would be able to access affordable and responsible financial products and services to build wealth.

Homebuyers and sellers can access much of the same information via the public search engines many MLSs have established (although some listing details are not made public) and also through - other home search sites, such as REALTOR.com.

In villages such as Tinley Park, Woodridge, Homer Glen and Lemont, Gallagher & Henry claims new home offerings in towns with an established record of forward - thinking leadership, offering homebuyers a dynamic mix of in - demand amenities, high - achieving schools, robust recreational options and convenient easy access to the greater Chicagoland community with nearby expressways and train stations.

«Some new - home sales that would have happened this March were likely pulled forward as a result of exceedingly good weather conditions across much of the country in February, when we recorded the quickest sales pace since the end of the homebuyer tax credit,» notes Barry Rutenberg, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. «The bottom line is that builders in many markets are reporting more interest among prospective buyers, with the main sticking points for sales right now being access to credit for builders and buyers, and problems with obtaining accurate appraisals.»

«It's understandable that Americans looking to purchase their first home are intimidated by obstacles such as student debt, lack of a down payment and weak credit, so it's critical that first - time homebuyers have access to information and programs such as down payment assistance and affordable loans so they feel confident in purchasing a home independently.»

Similarly, nearly all (94 %) luxury homebuyers surveyed would be willing to give up 1,000 square feet of living space from their next home in order to get a lifestyle amenity they desire, such as; living in a better neighborhood (54 %), living in a house with «character» (51 %), more land (44 %), access to dining and entertainment (39 %), and a shorter commute (38 %).

Similarly, nearly all (94 percent) luxury homebuyers surveyed would be willing to give up 1,000 square feet of living space to get a lifestyle amenity they desire, such as: living in a better neighborhood (54 percent), living in a house with «character» (51 percent), more land (44 percent), access to dining and entertainment (39 percent), and a shorter commute (38 percent).

Secretary Castro cited access to credit as the greatest challenge currently facing HUD and homebuyers.

Nearly all (94 percent) luxury homebuyers surveyed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate would be willing to give up 1,000 square feet of living space from their next home in order to get a lifestyle amenity they desire, such as living in a better neighborhood (54 percent), living in a house with «character» (51 percent), access to dining and entertainment (39 percent) and a shorter commute (38 percent).

As a Point2 member you get access to advertising options that will help you reach more homebuyers on Point2 Homes.