Homesnap Pro: Uber for Real Estate
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There will be a new app in the DC real estate world that will make it even easier for agents and clients to stay connected. Homesnap Pro will be a collaborative effort between Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS) and Homesnap, bringing MRIS’ Multiple Listing Service’s information together with Homesnap’s app platform. Homesnap is a real estate consumer-geared mobile app that has become very popular and highly regarded Homesnap Pro will target real estate agents and their needs, allowing them to access MLS listings that previously they only could from the office. Agents will also be able to respond in real time regardless of where they are, hopefully improving productivity. It is being compared to Uber, the popular private driver app, for the…
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Are you worried about the cost of a down payment on buying a property in Washington, DC? Well, there is a new initiative called the DC Open Doors Program that could be a huge help. It is open to anyone with a total income of less than $123,295, and all District neighborhoods are in play. DC realizes that the housing market has skyrocketed and the cost of making a down payment has become out of reach for many of those with a decent income. While DC Open Doors can help lower income buyers, it is just as geared towards helping middle income buyers with their down payments for FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loans. In addition to the salary cap, you must also have a credit score of 640 or above and not currently own a property, although it is not just…
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