Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

Lenders can also define workflows and business rules for any mortgage product, including construction loans, manufactured home loans, home equity loans and bridge loans. Unlike off-the-shelf POS solutions, Blueprint Builder allows lenders to customize technology that is designed to help improve operations, Maxwell noted.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2024

New construction in age-restricted communities is becoming a rising trend. The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) found that in 2023, over one-third of adults (37%) aged 50–64 reported feeling isolated from others in the past year. Most of these communities have amenities designed to foster connection.

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Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024 Design & Architecture , Design Trends By: Barbara Ballinger Source: [link] From ecosystem conservation to “new” darker neutrals in exterior paint, we look at the trends set to take hold in the industry this year. Land shortages make attached and stacked units smart choices.

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Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2023

Residents in the state of Rhode Island could soon have an easier time constructing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their properties, as a bill prioritized by the state’s House Speaker Rep. Jay Inslee (D) signed a series of bills this month which included an easing of ADU permitting and construction.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I most recently taught the new 2022-2023 USPAP update course for the Appraisal Institute. . My appraisal organization involvement includes Appraisal Institute membership where I hold the SRA and AI-RRS designations. Builders are reporting construction delays because they can’t get the appliances to complete kitchens. .

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Federal Open Markets Committee paused its interest-rate hikes on Wednesday for the second time this year. In spite of a higher-than-expected CPI reading in August, core inflation readings have been falling every month in 2023. Today’s decision not to raise rates will likely influence credit markets. a year earlier.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2024

The real estate market is experiencing a slight rise in foreclosure activity following an extended period of moratoria that paused any foreclosures during the pandemic. But more broadly, since the Great Recession in 2008, there has been a greater implementation of standardized loss-mitigation measures designed to prevent a foreclosure crisis.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

It has constructed a servicing platform while adding multi-asset originations and asset management capabilities. Included in the wider rebranding effort will be a refresh of the company’s brand voice, which is designed to support “the company’s commitment to getting the job done,” the announcement stated.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients. In 2023, Tate was recognized by RealTrends as one of the Best Real Estate Professionals in the United States. Representing the top 1.5%

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Eyes on Housing

MAY 19, 2023

NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates custom home building gained market share during recent quarters but experienced a notable drop for construction starts at the beginning of 2023. This marks a 22% decline compared to the first.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NAR Appraiser Survey July, 2023 In July 2023, NAR Research conducted a survey of all 9,800 appraiser members and 50,000 randomly-selected residential-focused non-appraiser members. The survey results had a comparison of 2022 and 2023, which was very interesting. Updates to AIR and these FAQs were published in August 2023.

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McKissock

MAY 30, 2023

Uncover this month’s economic trends and insights—written from an appraiser’s standpoint—in the following economic recap for May 2023. Economic recap May 2023 The current economic landscape is riddled with several critical issues that demand attention. What’s the best way to survive a slow market as an appraiser?

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McKissock

APRIL 25, 2023

Uncover this month’s economic trends and insights—written from an appraiser’s standpoint—in the following economic recap for April 2023. Economic recap April 2023 While the first quarter of 2023 began with stronger economic signals than anticipated, the pace of economic activity had slowed considerably by the end of the first quarter.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Industry experts and economists maintain a watchful eye on the housing market as the new year approaches. With 2023 just around the corner —and a good deal of uncertainty in the air—we wanted to find out where real estate appraisers plan to focus their efforts and what goals they hope to achieve next year. Here’s what they said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

David Bernard: The market events in early 2023 impacted the entire banking industry, creating a need for swift adaptation within the banking environment. These business lines provide built-in resilience by diversifying our deposit channels — an intentional design that has proven more crucial now than ever.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

The nation’s housing industry has entered a new normal in which the dynamics of the market appear perplexing — marked by high mortgage rates and high home prices, along with shrinking mortgage originations. Fannie Mae recently projected originations for 2023 at $1.59 trillion, a revision downward from its January estimate of $1.65

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

In February 2023, FHA Commissioner Gordon announced a 30-basis point cut in FHA annual premiums. CHLA commends FHA for its work on its “Mythbusters” initiative, designed to blow up the myths around FHA loans by educating lenders and home sellers. But now a new threat is emerging on this front.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The single-family rental (SFR) sector and its close cousin, the fix-and-flip market , are now essentially treading water in an environment of high interest rates , approaching 8%; high home prices; and a dearth of home-purchase inventory. That’s particularly true for mom-and-pop investors across both market segments.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 12, 2023

In this episode of Real Estate Real Fast, Aaron Jistel discussed the market trends of 2022 and 2023. Sales were down 25% in Austin, Texas compared to 2021, and values are likely to continue decreasing in 2023. Home sellers should focus on their local market and pull out all the stops when listing a house. Episode Links.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2023

has released its “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for February 2023! February 2023 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Jason Pincomb joined Lamacchia Realty in the Spring of 2021 and has seen tremendous success! Elena has achieved numerous designations throughout her real estate career, starting in 2016. Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As we enter the final weeks of 2022, the national real estate market is catching its breath. Some markets remain in flux, others have started to level off already. Atlanta is one of the steady ones, and housing inventory in Atlanta will not jump in 2023. That’s by design and it's disingenuous and misleading.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are a few ideas for transforming your appraisal career in 2023. An assessor may contract with an independent fee appraiser to help identify property characteristics, measure properties, confirm the building’s condition and quality of construction, or review assessment disputes from taxpayers. Consider salary-paying opportunities.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 17, 2024

Hardwood Floors Offer Design Versatility Certain home features can make or break it for home buyers. Hardwood floors are great since they offer versatility, complementing a diverse range of home styles and design preferences. Every house is unique, and upgrades should align with current market trends.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Whether you want to personalize your home or boost its market appeal , the kitchen deserves your attention. Fortunately, you can keep tabs on the timing, progress, and costs associated with the work as it’s completed with construction management software. A Housing Epiphany For 2023 – Housin g Notes by Jonathan Mille r.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JANUARY 26, 2023

5 Reasons This Isn’t a Repeat of the 2008 Housing Crash NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun draws the distinctions between today’s real estate market and that of more than a decade ago. He pointed to several key indicators of how this market differs. The labor market remains strong. Are their fears well-founded? Less risky loans.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 7, 2023

Commercial real estate developers are ensuring that the goal of Earth Day is being met, as evidenced by widespread initiatives in green design and sustainable building. Construction of new green buildings and green renovation or retrofit projects increase the asset value of buildings by upwards of 9%. savings over five years.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The state must add 55,000 homes – or 17,000 in King County alone – per year over the next two decades to meet growing demand, according to Department of Commerce projections published in early 2023. In addition, cities and counties cannot impose design requirements for accessory dwellings that are more restrictive than the primary residence.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Fannie Mae Filed a Complaint Against Me October 18, 2023 Excerpts: In June of 2021, I completed an appraisal for a conventional purchase. At that time, the real estate market was still being wildly affected by the COVID pandemic. Not all non-lender appraisals require a long time marketing to real estate agents.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s been on and off the market since 2014, four years after a lengthy construction project there was completed. Still on the market for the same amount in 2015, the eye-popping property ranked as one of the most viewed homes on Realtor.com®. First finished homes projected to be finished in September, 2023.What

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The world of construction appears to be one of the only commodity-based industries yet to become truly efficient in the production of homes, office space and specialty structures. Robert Gordon, a noted Northwestern University economist, estimates the construction industry recorded negative productivity growth around the turn of this century.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Hondros College Best Ohio real estate school for fulfilling prelicense requirements Visit Website Hondros courses are designed and taught by industry experts who are active in their fields, using real world scenarios to help you retain course concepts. Choose between in-person on campus, instructor-led livestream, and self-paced online.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The self-paced online version of the official 2022-2023 USPAP Update Course is now available, along with the new USPAP Reference Manual. DS News reports that t he October 2021 Home Data Index Market Report (HDI) by Clear Capital “shows that the average American home increased in value by 5.3% Property values continue to rise.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The glass-fronted abode has an innovative design that reflects the trees and nature around it. “A This one was designed by the late world-renowned architect James Lambeth, who in Arkansas is a big deal.” “This one was designed by the late world-renowned architect James Lambeth, who in Arkansas is a big deal.” per month, $24.75

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Non-lender appraisals, dealing with lender hassles, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = $36M Beachfront Beauty on Maui Hawaii Excerpts: What exactly makes this oceanside manse on Maui so desirable? With only one owner, the.47-acre

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Appraisal Today

JULY 28, 2023

by Dave Towne Excerpts: Appraisers, on July 17, 2023, a document from Freddie Mac was circulated to numerous appraisers around the US which identified certain words and other info that can be considered to be ‘BIASED’ in appraisal reports. I wrote about the July 17 Freddie announcement in this newsletter’s June 16, 2023 issue.

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 12, 2022

Let’s take a look at what changes experts are predicting for the home improvement industry in 2022. The home improvement market is expected to grow by $20.4 Statista) The average monthly spending on private construction has been increasing since 2011. months to complete from when construction starts.

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