1) first time homebuyers are less risky than second+ homebuyers, and rental history was now allowed to be used when qualifying buyers. I asked Matt Hodges with Gray Fox Mortgage to send me what he was talking about; when I got it, I asked him to write something for you, so we can all learn something.

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What’s the rough ratio of private buyers vs. LLC’s or Corporations buying houses in this area? There are a ton of articles touting how home buying has increased significantly this past year, but they seem at odds with other articles espousing how corporations are buying up inventory at an astounding rate and leaving them empty or using them as rentals. Since houses in this area seem more unaffordable than ever, I’m wondering if there’s a correlation.

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Every month, I have an Apple Note where I save interesting things I read, and I typically share in my monthly note - available here, and publishing this week. The note is running a bit...

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And even more of a new thing to be writing that thing, and explaining it to the client and often the other agent. As I’d imagine is the case with any profession or sport, competence and proficiency come with reps. The more you do, the more you learn, and the more mistakes you make, and the more corrections you make. And the better to get at what you do. (hopefully)

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