Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

Pending home sales reached its highest mark for the month of May since 2005, up 8% from the previous month of April as low inventory continues driving buyers to snatch up available real estate. “Buyers are still lining up a feverish pace,” Yun said. ” Contract signings on new homes increased 13.1% All four U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 24, 2023

But the government sponsored enterprise still expects a recession next year. “In However, given the already very low pace of sales, the majority of highly interest-rate-sensitive borrowers are already on the sidelines and current sales activity is being supported by less rate-sensitive buyers, Fannie Mae said. Retail sales rose 0.7%

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2022

As existing home owners potentially put the brakes on buying new homes or on refinancing their existing ones, lenders will rely more on first-time buyers to cut down on attrition during the slowdown. Furthermore, escalating rent inflation in the United States is making home ownership especially attractive for these buyers right now.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Few in mid-March could have predicted that a perfect storm of ultra-low interest rates, new migration patterns and historic government intervention wouldn’t just save them, but line their pockets with billions of dollars and change their entire trajectory. But many of those elements are fading as the industry heads into 2022.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 15, 2023

Ah, for the good old days of 2019 – when we could stomach home prices closer to the mid-million-dollar mark and housing options were somewhat plentiful amid a mildly competitive buyer environment. The number of single-family homes going under contract (Pending sales) fell 8.7% homes sold in June found a buyer in less than a month.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 10, 2024

Allegations of collusion to inflate compensation paid to both buyer and seller agents in transactions prompted this landmark settlement, estimated at a staggering $418M. This move, while aiming to “decouple” buyer and seller compensation, may inadvertently reduce transparency for consumers when reviewing home-sale listings.

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DataMaster

JANUARY 15, 2021

Many first-time buyers were pushed out of the market and many current owners contentedly hunkered down and watched the equity in their homes grow. Not only did the historically low interest rates contribute to the rise in home prices, but new home construction didn’t keep up. First-time home buyers are priced out of the market.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 28, 2023

For all these options, however, a more fundamental question challenges buyers. That question centers around whether they prefer new construction to a pre-existing house that has had previous occupants. These variables face every buyer when deciding between a re-sale house and a newly erected one.

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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

APRIL 5, 2024

This is one of the appraisal discrimination cases that has received significant attention – among appraisers, the media and government agencies. With shifts in existing and pending home sales, new home sales, construction activity, and economic indicators such as inflation and mortgage rates, appraisers are navigating a complex landscape.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The government and those that write the rules have made it illegal (a punishable violation) to refuse an appraisal assignment in an area which consists primarily of non-whites. single-family homes for sale in the fourth quarter were new construction. It also protected the borrower from paying more than the home/property is worth.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The market is now in the process of thawing after a lengthy cool down, as buyers begin anew to seek change in their home dynamics. There is plenty of pent-up demand from prospective buyers who have watched for months from the sidelines as financing costs remained untenable. The federal government updated inflation numbers on Feb.

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

A large swath of high-end condo market activity of the past five years are non-primary residences which include pieds-a-terres but most are investor purchases that are subsequently rented after the unit closes when construction was completed. January: The closing of the $238,000,000 Manhattan condo sale in January (2015 contract).

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Appraisal Today

MAY 24, 2024

Pressured by the Biden administration, government-backed enterprises Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are instructing lenders they no longer need to use state-licensed appraisers for the task.) Finally, the vendor’s use of the photos is limited by contract, with stiff penalties for violation. percent from 7.08 percent from 7.22

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 12, 2023

During the pandemic, the government bought mortgage backed securities and artificially maintained those historically low interest rates. Combine that with rent and daily expenses, it's no wonder the buyers on the edge fell off when rates jumped. Fewer buyers, fewer contract and sales. Those numbers are rising again.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

At the same time, concrete finishes merge various construction techniques and artisan approaches that give the feeling of carved stones, whose volumes and shapes vary, but always integrated harmoniously in these habitable sculptures. My comment: Another way to increase affordable homes and allow easier new ADU construction.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Now consider the buyer of a residential property, typically an individual looking for a place to call home. The most critical factors for commercial property investors are not the same as the typical home buyer. Cost of construction and materials. Independent and not contracted with any third party, institution, or broker.

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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. Low mortgage rates have steadied, welcoming batches of new buyers eager to own a home in the market. The only low point is new construction starts. million square feet.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The report said due to this lack of documentation, the FHFA might be unable to detect trends or significant issues concerning mortgage desktop appraisals, and such blind spots could potentially jeopardize the financial safety and stability of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). I think they achieved their goals. percent from 7.90

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 11, 2023

“After nearly a year, the housing sector’s contraction is coming to an end,” notes Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors® chief economist, speaking about the U.S. Existing-home sales, pending contracts and new-home construction pending contracts have turned the corner and climbed for the past three months.” 

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Buyers and sellers tiptoed through caution. Prospective buyers and sellers watched this one out from the sidelines, leading to King County sales activity hitting lows not seen since 2010 at the heart of the housing crises. The limited supply of homes for sale pushed prices higher despite fewer buyers in the market. Um, bye-bye!

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Appraisal Today

JULY 22, 2022

Throughout the years, we’ve seen more homeowners construct dedicated “intimacy rooms”—like sex rooms or BDSM basements—inside their homes, but this is the first time this trend has been packaged in the form of a renovation reality show. What did he think when Netflix approached him about doing this type of construction?

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

Builders are trying to catch up and, according to federal officials , there are more housing units under construction today than at any time in the last 50 years. Homes considered “affordable” tend to be at or below 80% of median family income levels and only 23,877 units have been constructed across the state since 2020 – about 3.3K

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Is this add-on a fair addition to the fundamental, intrinsic value a buyer gets? And, is it yet one more question about the validity of the accepted (quasi-governmental) official ‘definition of value,’ where buyer’s price equals loan value? Is this add-on a fair addition to the fundamental, intrinsic value a buyer gets?

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And determine whether the government plans any upgrades in the future; this is a telltale sign of an up-and-coming hot spot. Consider your desired demographic of customers or renters and buyers and which amenities they would desire; attractions such as restaurants, malls, community centers, family parks, beaches, etc. are a plus.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Originally constructed in 1973, an 1100 ht.sq.ft. Additions may be constructed, outbuildings added, and zoning regulations updated. Bozeman Montana Mountain Estate Contemporary $3,995,000 Excerpts: For the outdoorsy buyer looking for a luxurious retreat with contemporary design. Property conditions can change over time.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This article provides an insight into the appraisal process of historical properties, emphasizing the role of market data, potential buyers, specialized databases, appraisal methods, and the significant impact of preservation restrictions. Sometimes buyers like them and sometimes not. Many people don’t like them. percent from 6.80

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 11, 2023

Homes going under contract (Pending sales) dropped 25% from the previous month and 30% year-on-year (YoY) – staggering drop-offs. The construction crane was recently removed from the 8 th Avenue and Columbia Street location and interiors are being filled out with high-quality finishes.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For 34 consecutive months ending in March, buyers enjoyed mortgage interest rates of 4.0% Sellers, meantime, could put nearly any home on the market and expect a reaction of irrational exuberance from financially sound consumers submitting high-priced offers without buyer-favorable contingencies.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 6, 2021

In Seattle, getting a mortgage on a home at Madison Tower is different than, say, Insignia Towers, and just as it’s different when buying new construction at KODA (opening soon) versus Nexus (open for more than a year now). The more lenders interviewed, the better the odds of finding the right fit for the buyer.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Architect Adam Dayem designed the unique 2,500-square-foot residence, which was completed in 2017 after several years of construction. My comment: If you appraise new construction or are interested in the trends, subscribe to their email updates on the upper right side of the web page. 2,500 sq.ft., three bedrooms, and two bathrooms.

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Raleigh Realty

MAY 3, 2021

First-time home buyers have many advantages available to them when it comes to first-time home buyer mortgage programs. Oftentimes you may even find that new construction homes are the way to go as the barrier to entry can oftentimes be easier than purchasing a resale. Unconventional loans are insured by the federal government.

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Assurance Financial

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The key to getting the best possible value for your money is understanding what’s happening in your local real estate market — whether you’re a buyer or a seller. What’s the Difference Between a Buyer’s and Seller’s Market? Buyer’s vs. seller’s markets are a matter of supply and demand.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

More than 2.3M, or 31%, of Washingtonians live in a community governed by a Homeowners Association. Knowingly or not, associations can discriminate against potential home buyers by enforcing a community’s established rules that have the potential to limit people of certain classifications from purchasing a property.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 10, 2022

Construction started in 2001 and took three years to complete with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a swimming pool. Only government refinances saw a slight increase last week,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting. House decorating used a lot of seashells and items found on the local beach.

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Movoto

MARCH 25, 2024

For self-employed individuals or freelancers, most written work contracts should suffice. Identification (valid government ID). A prequalification (or at least a well-constructed budget) helps you: Target your search. Employment history (recent pay stubs or employer verification letter). you really love.

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