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Supreme Court orders review of recession-era class action against Rocket

Housing Wire

The leading plaintiffs are two couples, Phillip and Sara Alig and Daniel and Roxanne Shea, who refinanced their mortgages in 2007 and 2008, respectively. But they claim that Quicken Loans influenced appraisers to raise their home values and originate higher loans.

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What’s The Leaven Causing Home Prices to Rise Today?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Others have expressed concerns that we are headed for a housing crash, like in 2008. Just as different types of leaven can be used to make bread rise, and even change the flavor of the bread, increasing home prices can result from different situations. THE RISE IN HOME PRICES IN THE YEARS LEADING TO 2008.

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SmartZip Review: Can data improve your prospecting game?

Housing Wire

Exclusivity: No Trial period: No Contract requirements: Annual contract required SmartZip is a lead generation, marketing and CRM solution founded in 2008. This snapshot can give you insight into how home values are performing for the market you want to focus on.

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HousingStack Phase 4: Lead conversion

Housing Wire

The products I’ve put into this category primarily help in converting leads, prospects and opportunities into contracts. Specifically, I’m talking about listing agreements and sales contracts. The first is listing tools – the products designed for you to convert potential sellers into listing contracts.

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Using an Escalation Clause When Purchasing a Home

Eppraisal

According to Zillow.com the average home value will rise as high as 13.5% Buyers are even using escalation clauses with their offers to purchase a home. Escalation Clause Advantage An escalation clause is an addendum to a real estate contract that some buyers are using in this sizzling seller's market.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Today is NOT the same as 2008+, with its massive fraudulent loans made to unqualified buyers. Computer modeling did not predict the 2008 crash.

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6 Reasons Your Home May Not Appraise In Today’s Market

Birmingham Appraisal

These factors, as well as others, have an impact on home values because it affects buyer and seller behavior. Anytime there is a shift in the market there is always the possibility that property values will change. Today I will be sharing my thoughts and give some reasons your home may not appraise in today’s market.