Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Foreclosure activity hits lowest point in 15 years

By Lillian Dickerson | April 1, 2020 - 8:12 pm |April 1, 2020 Uncategorized

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There were a total of 48,004 properties with foreclosure filings in February 2020, the lowest number since Attom began tracking the data in April 2005. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications surge along with refis

By Lillian Dickerson | April 1, 2020 - 5:22 pm |April 1, 2020 Uncategorized

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Mortgage applications activity increased by 15.3 percent and the refinance index increased 26 percent during the week ending March 27. Continue reading →

FHA and VA latest mortgage servicers to relax standards

By Lillian Dickerson | March 31, 2020 - 4:29 pm |March 31, 2020 Uncategorized

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The federal mortgage servicers recently joined Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in offering alternatives to traditional appraisals and employment verifications. Continue reading →

36% of home shoppers believe the recession has already begun: Poll

By Lillian Dickerson | March 31, 2020 - 2:57 pm |March 31, 2020 Uncategorized

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A new survey by Realtor.com reflects the stark contrast in homebuyer sentiment since the beginning of March. Still, many homebuyers are undeterred. Continue reading →

Nebraska’s first coronavirus death is longtime Realtor

By Lillian Dickerson | March 30, 2020 - 4:56 pm |March 30, 2020 Uncategorized

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Ralph Marasco, former Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Ambassador Real Estate, passed away from Covid-19 on March 24. Continue reading →

Pending home sales rise in February

By Lillian Dickerson | March 30, 2020 - 3:28 pm |March 30, 2020 Uncategorized

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According to NAR’s Pending Homes Sales Index, pending home sales increased 2.4 percent in February. Continue reading →

A comprehensive list of online training classes available to agents

By Lillian Dickerson | March 27, 2020 - 6:11 pm |March 27, 2020 Uncategorized

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Although many brokerages are offering online training to their agents, some companies are providing online training services to any agent who’s interested. Continue reading →

Industry torn on whether real estate is an essential service

By Lillian Dickerson | March 27, 2020 - 4:44 pm |March 27, 2020 Uncategorized

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At a time when people are staying home en masse, many in the real estate industry question whether or not their jobs should be considered essential. Continue reading →

Home affordability modestly improves in first quarter of 2020

By Lillian Dickerson | March 26, 2020 - 4:01 am |March 26, 2020 Uncategorized

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Median home prices were still unaffordable for 66 percent of U.S. counties in Q1 2020, but that number decreased from 70.4 percent in Q4 2019. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus

By Lillian Dickerson | March 25, 2020 - 10:18 pm |March 25, 2020 Uncategorized

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The federal loan servicers announced an adjustment of long-held appraisal and employment verification standards in order to help facilitate mortgages amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →