Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers. financial system.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Headed into 2021, the American Land Title Association announced the promotion of six of its staff members to new leadership positions. “I She ensured the association continued to provide networking and educational opportunities to the title insurance industry within the new platform.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 20, 2022

Adoption of the Square Footage-Method for Calculating, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z765-2021 upended the long-standing routine and methodology for thousands of appraisers. This might include assignment conditions, contracts, leases, income and expense data, subject property descriptions, and builder’s cost information.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

That, in turn, could lead to improved liquidity outlets for loans secured by single-family investment properties — through the private-label securitization (PLS) market and via insurers, pension funds and other institutional investors that hold loans or mortgage-backed securities in portfolio. . And 2022 was off by some 17% from 2021.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

VA’s Tidewater Initiative written in 2021 by McKissock (Similar idea as current ROV changes), effective in 2003. These policies were the result of a collaborative effort between the GSEs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Our land brokers anticipate steady demand from land buyers, other CRE investors, land developers, and tenants in Ohio, Central Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. increase from the May 2021 sales level of 13,955. The average home sales price across Ohio in May 2022 soared to $277,452, a 13% increase from the $245,485 price in May 2021.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

And yet another big force in the market, FirstKey Homes , is pulling collateral out of a 2021 securitization deal. Salmanson is CEO of Cherre , a fintech that works with major players in the real estate market, including insurers, asset managers, lenders and SFR operators.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 6, 2021

However, the general rule of thumb is that it needs to be replaced in 60 days to obtain home insurance. No home insurance, no mortgage. Getting Insurance for a Home with Knob and Tube Wiring. Obtaining insurance for a home with knob and tube wiring comes with a specific set of requirements. April 8, 2021.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 14, 2023

Most, including Bill Gates’ mansion is across Lake Washington from Seattle. == Three Dangerous Insurance Mistakes Appraisers Should Avoid by Isaac Peck, Senior Broker at www.OREP.org 1. Appraiser E&O insurance is written on a “Claims Made” basis. I still hear from appraisers who let their insurance lapse. Effective Sept.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

billion in 2021, according to an analysis of 10 different blockchain ledgers by DappRadar. A deed transfer often includes the new owner ensuring they are the property holder through title insurance. million in NFTs were swiped by thieves who tricked OpenSea users into signing contracts allowing NFTs to be transferred without payment.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Retrospective appraisals, drive-by (exterior inspection) appraisals, and valuations from plans and specifications, are all valuation assignments where an appraiser develops an appraisal opinion without personally inspecting the property. In 2021, local developer Stuart Price snapped up the five-bedroom, four-bath home for $2.5

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

Updated Unacceptable Appraisal Practices (bias words) – the overall occurrence rate which has declined from 0.15% of appraisal reports in 2021 to just 0.03% in 2023 (see Figure 1). For those who don’t know, I’ve been involved in appraisal form development, from scratch. Do the right thing. That’s it. percent from 6.84

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

trillion in agency MBS issuance outstanding as of year-end 2021, according to figures from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association , or SIFMA. When new MBS runoff-replacement contraction program will begin is not clear at this point. This is the only segment whose share in Q4 2021 was bigger than the Fed’s.”. “We

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

After record sales in 2021, demand for new construction waned throughout 2022 as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates cutting into home buyer’s purchase power and making financing new development projects even more costly for builders. It’s fair to say that 2022 has been a depressing year for homebuilders.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2022

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. E&O Insurance Update 2022 – Claims, State Boards, Discrimination, etc.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

18, 2021, and March 31, 2023, the OIG conducted an audit focusing on FHFA’s supervision of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s use of desktop appraisals. Definitive numbers are difficult to come by since the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has failed to respond to public record requests on this question. Between Oct.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Excerpts: When adjusted for inflation, lot values are now close to the record levels of the housing boom of 2005-2006 when half of lots were valued over $43,000, which is equivalent to about $57,800 when converted into inflation-adjusted 2021 dollars. This 2% market share for 2021 represents a decline from years prior to the Great Recession.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Being in a flood-prone area can seriously affect your insurance premiums and property value; it could also cause a great deal of aggravation and stress if you experience the wrath of Mother Nature. Ohio is said to be one of 10 “Top States for Business,” according to CNBC’s 2021 real estate forecast. What does that mean?

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

Fannie has been upfront about its interest in developing appraisal “alternatives.” With respect to volume, executives at both Fannie and Freddie have pointed out that during the crazy-volume times of 2020 and 2021, appraisers were not actually able to keep up with the transactions that were taking place in the market. percent from 6.77

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 1, 2021

At an interactive session Thursday called “Ask an Appraiser” during the 2021 virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings , panelists shared best tactics for working with appraisers and making the process as smooth as possible for all parties involved in a transaction. It’s highly critical to give appraisers all of that data.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 21, 2023

Brand your appraisal practice Make it easier for customers to send you referrals by developing a brand that they will remember. 2 Lenders require appraisers to carry E&O insurance because they routinely seek to hold appraisers responsible for loan losses. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 5.56

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 12, 2022

Acres | Listed in 2021 for $29.9M. Before that time (when the first 30-year fixed mortgages started), it was common for entities like commercial banks and life insurance companies to issue short-term balloon mortgages, often with terms as short as three to five years, which would be continually refinanced and never paid off.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 6, 2021

As for a project where the developer is selling new-construction units, Fannie will only back mortgages if at least 50% of the homes have been conveyed (under contract) to principal residences or a limited number of second-home purchasers. As you can see, there are layers of scrutiny when seeking financing on a condo purchase.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you plan to buy commercial real estate in Ohio or beyond, you must have access to a roster of current tenants, service contracts, and maintenance records. Less Onerous Insurance Policies: While it’s valid that multifamily properties have more to insure, often, these policies are easier to read and manage.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Unfortunately, because many appraisals were rarely rejected or required corrections, appraisers developed the false notion that poorly crafted appraisals were okay to turn in. FNMA indicates that their 2022 lending volume is down 47% from 2021 and is expected to drop by another 50% in 2023. What’s happening now.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The House version, HB 1782 , is backed by developer and Realtor® lobbyists, Habitat for Humanity and environmental groups, according to The Seattle Times. The median home price rose 17% in 2021 to a record $317,500, according to a report from ATTOM Data Solutions. at the end of 2021, second-highest among big U.S. home buyers.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JULY 4, 2022

Property Management Kit For Dummies (4th Edition; December 2021). You’ll understand multifamily property tax and insurance requirements and diligent financial bookkeeping. Butler developed an proven, effective method for managing rental properties without the hassle and in your spare time: Landlording on Autopilot.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The effort was led by lawyer Edward Bassett, who went on to develop freeways and parkways. Creativity and individuality were often tossed aside by these mass-built developments. MHA requires developers building market-rate apartments, townhomes and other developments to either include affordable units on-site or pay fees.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

Local government, developers, architects and others will need to step up and take responsibility for the sake of our city. It is lack of labor, land/lots, lumber/materials, lending for builders and land developers and ever-costly legal/regulatory costs,” he said. This is a time for leadership and for action,” Smith said.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

shows a link between heart health and inclusionary zoning, where local governments require developers of new multifamily buildings to set aside a certain number of units for low-income housing. The pair of recent developments may be breakeven for buyers. Some parts of the U.S. – As of Nov. >> U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 7, 2022

The industry is prepared for another high-demand, low-inventory year, even if conditions do not quite hit the fever pitch of 2021. The 2021 real estate market was incredibly hot and will be hard to beat,” said Lennox Scott, CEO of John L. Buyers will continue to outstrip sellers but with slightly less intensity than in recent years.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

That’s the conclusion of a 2021 report from the Research Institute for Housing America, which signaled added “stress” on housing and housing finance industries in determining risk. Insurers are increasingly exposed to the climate crisis and are currently under-charging premiums by about 58% to at-risk property owners, the report states.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

Housing starts – the number of units builders would begin if development kept pace for the next 12 months – increased 19% nationally to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.7 Among that group, 10% of current owners plan to put their homes on the market in 2021, translating into about 1.5 We are on the right track. million units.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

People love experiences to fill their memory bank and social media feed – and real estate developers are listening. Seattle experienced a 32% (1031) monthly increase in new listings but a 15% (558) decline in homes going under contract, as median prices fell 2.9% ($900,000) since August and remain 5.9% TREATING YOURSELF EVERY DAY.

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