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Welcome to the Team Ebony Cannon out of Dallas / Forth Worth

iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson

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Are Supply Woes Causing Loan Demand Drop?

The number of mortgage applications for home purchases continues to underwhelm, despite rates being at their lowest levels since November. Mortgage applications for purchasing a home dropped 3 percent last week on a seasonally adjusted basis.The annual gain in purchase applications remains positive (4 percent higher than a year ago), but they're narrowing as the supply of homes for sale falls and makes it tougher for buyers to find and afford a

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20 Biggest College Town Rent Hikes

Proximity to highly regarded colleges comes at a price, according to a new study released by HomeUnion, an online residential real estate investment management firm.Students living within a two-mile radius of the University of California, Los Angeles, and Stanford University face the highest rents in the nation, according to the analysis. Median rents near Stanford were $6,066 per month; UCLA topped $5,158.HomeUnion researchers also compared the

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Wells Fargo Sued Over Rate Lock-in Fees

A homeowner has filed a class action lawsuit against mortgage giant Wells Fargo, accusing the lender of charging thousands of customers extra fees to extend their interest rate lock-ins after borrowers’ mortgage applications were delayed.The lawsuit was a filed by a homeowner in San Francisco federal court on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that Wells Fargo employees blamed homeowners for processing delays on the applications and then forced them t

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Flooded Homes Can Be Fixed But…

As Hurricane Harvey moves off the coastline of Texas, it's leaving massive flooding in its wake that has destroyed homes and businesses.Until the floodwaters recede, cleanup efforts are mostly on hold. But remediation companies say they’re ready to jump into action as soon as they’re able. In preparation for the undertaking, here are a few important items to share about repairing a flooded home, compiled by realtor.com®.Time is of the essen

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Outdoor Amenities Topping Buyers’ Lists

Real estate professionals across the mid-Atlantic are finding home buyers are placing a higher value on outdoor spaces and their potential for entertainment, according to The Washington Post. Here are the specific amenities that are proving most beneficial to sellers in marketing their properties:The outdoor kitchenThese spaces are becoming more than just a simple dining set and grill. They are now being outfitted with an outdoor refrigerator, s

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Welcome to the Team Clint Goolsby out of Dallas / Fort Worth

iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on how to become a salesperson

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5 Things to Never Tell a Contractor

Realtor.com® warns of a few phrases homeowners should never say to the contractor, including:1. “I’m not in a hurry.”Don’t put too much pressure on the contractor. This phrase implies the contractor and crew can take as much time as they’d like with the home project, Victoria Shtainer, a residential expert at Compass New York, told realtor.com®. Time is often money and convenience.2. “We had no idea this would be so expensive.

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Where Salaries Go the Farthest

You can get much more bang for your buck in some locales than others.While salaries may be highest in San Jose and San Francisco, for example, the cost of living is highest there too. But when salaries are adjusted for cost of living, the smaller metros tend to be where residents see their paychecks stretch the furthest.The Indeed Blog recently analyzed salary data between August 2016 and July 2017 as well as local cost of living data to find whe

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More Owners Are Using Their Equity Again

Home prices continue to rise and more homeowners are tapping into their home equity, making home equity lines of credit and cash-out mortgage refinances popular again.Home equity line originations jumped 8 percent to nearly $46 billion in the second quarter. That is the highest level since 2008, according to data from Equifax, a credit reporting firm. Cash-out mortgage refinances reached $15 billion, a 6 percent increase from a year ago, accor

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