Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Sure, your real estate landing pages look great — but do they convert? A good real estate website includes more than just drool-worthy images of homes priced to sell. While they do care about finding the right fit, they are also looking for information that solves their most pressing problem: buying or selling a house.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. I’ve written about this topic in the past. That way of measuring the market can lead to an opinion of value that is in the ballpark of a home’s market value.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

How many steps have you taken in your life? How many steps do most people take in a lifetime? How many of those steps are on stairs? Not too long ago, I saw a loan officer post on their Instagram that FHA no longer requires handrails for stairs. I’m sure that there are many factors that impact this.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

I hope you all are hanging in there and doing as well humanly possible. To start off the new year, I thought that I would tackle the topic of land. To illustrate, imagine a person wants to buy a car. The buyer would probably say they were not interested in buying a second car. That is how value works.

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DW Slater Company

JUNE 16, 2022

When I was a young poor college student, I got a speeding ticket. When the officer asked me how fast I was going, I told him truthfully that I didn’t know. You see my speedometer had stopped working in my car and I didn’t have the extra funds to fix it so I just drove along with everyone else.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home. Updates or Renovations?

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DW Slater Company

JUNE 6, 2022

On June 13, 1980, I was just a young soon-to-be 6th grader living near the Houston, TX area. I did not hear about Candy Montgomery. Thankfully, I was unaware of how Candy came over to Beth Gore’s house on Friday the 13th and murdered her with 41 blows from an ax. from the same time last year.

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

For current homeowners looking to move to a new home, buying and selling houses at the same time can seem like a bit of a paradox. In most cases, buying a home is contingent on the challenge of simultaneously selling your home. Is it a Good Idea to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time?

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

To help you better understand what it means and how to pinpoint it, we’re exploring some examples the different types of functional obsolescence, and how it can influence property values. Functional obsolescence may or may not be caused by trends in buyer or market preferences, outdated design, or even advances in technology.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. What is the average price of sold homes in your area?

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Birmingham Appraisal

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mastering the Game: Why Housing Statistics Are Your Secret Weapon in Real Estate Hey there, fellow real estate pros! In the fast-paced world of house sales and market trends, staying ahead of the game is everything. Why Bother with Housing Stats? So, kick back, enjoy the ride, and get ready to crack the code of housing stats.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Is it a problem to remove all bathtubs in a house? Here are my thoughts, and I really want to hear from you too. Here are my thoughts, and I really want to hear from you too. It’s not a black and white answer: There’s not one black-and-white answer that applies to every house, price range, location, or market.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

You might ask yourself how they can collaborate given two different goals, however, I believe it can be done. You might ask yourself how they can collaborate given two different goals, however, I believe it can be done. It’s about sharing information when possible and working together through good communication.

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DW Slater Company

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I am a 7th generation Texan on both sides of my family. I can trace my roots back to the Battle of San Jacinto and the Old Three Hundred. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! There are many places in this state I haven’t been to yet. I grew up in South Texas (Houston area) and I love it here.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. A non-arm’s length sale in real estate is a transaction between a seller and buyer who have a connection by marriage, family, work, etc.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. When I worked for a northern California assessor’s office with rural areas I learned a lot about almond growing (the main crop) and other ag topics. What if there are few rural areas near you?

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Movoto

APRIL 29, 2024

I’m an ex journalist and ten year vet of the real estate industry who’s currently working as Movoto’s head of communications. Sophie, how are you doing today? Sophie: I’m doing alright, Patrick. Sophie: I’m doing alright, Patrick. Who do we have as our guest today?

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 30, 2024

Imagine buying a car without taking it for a test drive before making a purchase. You wouldn’t do that, right? A home inspection is like a test drive for real estate. It allows the buyer to “drive” in and around the property, checking for any issues, quirks or potential maintenance needs.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COST CREDITS Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how closing cost credits work. Closing cost credits are a great tool to help buyers pay their closing costs and have more money after closing. This enables the buyers to bring less money to closing.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I was surprised at how negative they were. I was surprised at how negative they were. I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Only appraisers do the appraisals. Not very positive.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? You've found a home you love, put down an offer you're excited about, and the closing date is fast approaching. Now it's time for the home appraisal. What is a Home Appraisal? Not a cent more.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 24, 2024

Birmingham Real Estate Market Update: First Quarter 2024 vs 2023 The first quarter of 2024 is now under our belts so this week I’ll be taking a look at how Q1 of 2024 compared to Q1 of 2023. As you might expect this has had a noticeable impact on home sales. Here’s a snapshot of the key trends: 1.

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Cornerstone

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Download the infographic here. Here’s an overview of why selling this winter may be smarter: Even after the buyer boom seen in 2020 , it continues: Buyer demand is outpacing the supply of available homes for sale, so homebuyers frequently compete to snatch up limited listings.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. I know of a “for sale by owner” house that’s been vacant for about a decade, with no upkeep. I know of a “for sale by owner” house that’s been vacant for about a decade, with no upkeep.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re looking in Belltown or Bellevue, Bothell or Burien, buyers need to save up a whole lot of money before seriously considering a first-time home purchase. The funds are typically repaid when buyers eventually sell the home or when refinancing their mortgage. Not exactly. Read the fine print!)

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

How Can Homeowners Save Money With Today’s High Inflation? years, we have seen an unprecedented increase in home prices. The lower interest rates and pent-up demand for home buying created a perfect storm for prices to skyrocket. So what can we do about it? The larger your home is the more tax you pay.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I have also worked with hundreds of real estate agents, some of whom have a good understanding of the appraisal process and some who don’t.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Buying a home can be a confusing process, however, I hope that you have been able to surround yourself with knowledgable professionals who can help you navigate your first home purchase and make it an enjoyable experience. It is much better financially for the home to be worth more than what is owed on it.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 11, 2023

11 Helpful Tips For Choosing Comps Whenever I speak to agents about the real estate market and the appraisal process the one topic that the discussion always leads to is about choosing comps. It’s been said that choosing the right comps is ninety percent of the battle when pricing a home and I agree.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

I will never forget “I’m only the appraiser!” ” I use the phrase sometimes ;> It’s one of the few times appraisers are in movies or TV series! After a major interior makeover, the architecturally significant home is in Houston‘s upscale Piney Point Village neighborhood.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 27, 2023

However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. Once I entered the house, the sound was evident and I looked for the source, probably a light fixture with a bad ballast or short-circuit. The AMC rep wanted to know if I could simply hit the nest with a can of wasp spray!

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 19, 2022

With the increase in student loan debt, frequent career shifts, and living through the 2008 housing crisis, many may consider millennials financially insecure and opposed to home ownership. To the millennial generation, owning a home is not only a wise investment option but a fundamental value intrinsic to the American Dream.

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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. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. A basic Q4, C3 home.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 14, 2023

What tool do you prefer to use when measuring a house? not many To see the graph, click here My comments: I have always wondered about this. I prefer my phone app – no more rose bush thorns, dog poop, tripping over miscellaneous stuff, etc. I was hooked the first time I used it! Phone app. –

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

That’s a question a good friend asked me after telling me that a home on the same street from them sold, in hours, for a much higher price than many other generally similar homes are selling for in the neighborhood. The buyers paid cash. I hope you enjoyed that musical interlude! Back to the topic at hand.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

This Is Where Appraisal Liability Risks Lie (Plus Tips on How to Avoid Them) By: McKissock Excerpts: While it’s difficult for a litigant to win a judgment against an appraiser, that doesn’t spare appraisers the inconvenience of being sued, which can be costly, time-consuming, and harmful to one’s reputation even if the suit fails.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

As a land buyer, owner, or seller, understanding the true market value of the real estate in question is important. This will help you make the most of your land buying decision. But first, it’s important to understand what is a land appraisal, how it is appraised, the real estate appraisal process, and what to expect.

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