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Opinion: Real estate is already changing, despite commission lawsuit’s outcome

Housing Wire

Phillip Cantrell is the CEO of Benchmark Realty LLC based in Franklin, Tennessee and the executive vice president of Strategy for United Real Estate. As I write this, we anticipate the final jury verdict today in the closely watched Sitzer/Burnett class-action commission lawsuit trial. So, what will be the outcome? Look around.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Well written.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. How many homes will you need to sell in order to reach your desired commissions?

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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. ==. My inbox is flooded with news emails about opinions on what is happening now and forecasts for the future. I have included some of the articles below.

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Investor + Flippers Guide to FHA Flipping Guidelines

Listing Spark

The FHA has insured over nine million mortgages since 2009 , and as home prices have climbed higher than ever in the past three years, many prospective homeowners are turning to FHA loans due to the increased assistance and down payment requirements. FHA loans are becoming an increasingly popular option for buyers all across the home market.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Most of my appraisals are for estates, and fixers are relatively common. Most of my appraisals are for estates, and fixers are relatively common. Excerpt: The most coveted pieces of real estate are often found directly on the water. Appraising Fixer Uppers Excerpts: We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.”

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

At the opposite end of the spectrum, the fiscally conservative Citizens Budget Commission described the tax as appealing but problematic : Gov. An earlier version of this post appeared in my weekly Housing Notes, March 15, 2019 edition. I've since added more information and insights as the situation unfolds.