Housing Wire
JANUARY 11, 2022
Mortgage delinquency rates hit pre-pandemic levels in October due to labor market improvements and home equity increases, according to the most recent CoreLogic Loan Performance Report. The expectation is that rates will continue to decline during 2022. In October, 3.8% of mortgages were delinquent by at least 30 days, including foreclosure, close to the 3.7% rate registered in the same period of 2019.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 17, 2022
The housing market boomed in 2021 like few could have expected. What is on the horizon in 2022? Home prices are rising to record highs , and many policymakers and industry professionals have begun turning to building to ease shortages. Of course, the construction industry has been facing some pressing challenges, including hitches in global and national supply chains.
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
JANUARY 4, 2022
What’s the real estate market going to do in 2022? Let’s talk about some of the emerging trends. Scroll quickly or digest slowly. Anything to add? January public speaking gigs: January 12: Top Producer Panel in Granite Bay (sold out) January 18: SAR Big Market Update (sign up here) January 19: PCAR WCR Big Market […].
Eyes on Housing
JANUARY 14, 2022
The prices of goods used in residential construction ex-energy climbed 1.5% in December (not seasonally adjusted), according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index was driven higher by large price increases for wood products. Building materials prices increased 15.9% in 2021 and have risen 18.6% since December 2020.
DW Slater Company
JANUARY 12, 2022
Happy New Year! As we begin a new year, I wanted to take a moment to discuss what that may mean. It seems that we don’t really hear much about “New Year’s Resolutions” anymore. Perhaps, it’s because they seem to be impossible. I “resolve” to do this or not do that and of course, that resolve can only go so far and we just feel like we failed. If I don’t make any resolutions, then I won’t fail, right?
Urban
JANUARY 31, 2022
Condos can present a key path to homeownership, but federal financing issues and local defect laws have contributed to a lack of multifamily units for sale.
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Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 14, 2022
Due to the explosion of real estate prices over the past few years, more are looking to diversify their investments by expanding into real estate. But not all real estate properties are a sound investment; those looking for the best “bang for their buck” must balance real estate prices with taxes, vacancy rates, insurance, and the list goes on. As … The post These Are The Best Cities for Real Estate Investment appeared first on DSNews.
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
JANUARY 10, 2022
Was last year the most aggressive housing market we’ve ever had? I’m going to go out on a limb and say HECK YES based on the stats. But what do you think, whether you’re local or in a different market? January public speaking gigs: January 12: Top Producer Panel in Granite Bay (sold out) January […].
Eyes on Housing
JANUARY 25, 2022
Only 15% of buyers were looking for a newly-built home at the start of 2018, but that share shot up to 42% by the final quarter of 2020 (after the start of the pandemic). Since then, however, interest for new construction has fallen steadily, as costs for building materials – especially lumber – have experienced double-digit growth. By the final.
Raleigh Realty
JANUARY 31, 2022
Living in Durham, NC Find out why 70+ people are Moving to the Durham area Daily in 2022 For anyone moving to Durham, NC, or considering the move, you'll want to be sure to read this article first or contact us directly 12 Things to Know Before Moving to Durham, NC There are so many things to do in Durham a lot of which you will find in this article.
GoForrmz
JANUARY 26, 2022
Level up your construction business operations with these five digital forms Are you a drywall and insulation contractor that is tired of searching for a solution to elevate and enhance your business operations? Well look no further – GoFormz is your one-stop-shop solution for digital data capture, mobile forms, workflows, and much more. With GoFormz, your digital forms can look exactly like your existing paper forms (or entirely new versions) and can be used to collect new data types like Image
Housing Wire
JANUARY 5, 2022
The Federal Housing Finance Agency introduced new upfront fees on Wednesday for some high-balance and second-home loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Upfront fees for high balance loans will increase between 0.25% and 0.75%, tiered by loan-to-value ratio. For second home loans, the upfront fees will increase between 1.125% and 3.875%, also tiered by loan-to-value ratio.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 28, 2022
Addition of four new appointments brings Committee membership to full 12 members authorized by statute. The post HUD Names Four to Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee appeared first on DSNews. The post HUD Names Four to Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
JMV Lending
JANUARY 20, 2022
“Flips” Still A Thing A “flip” is a home that has was recently purchased and then subsequently listed for sale – typically at a higher price point – within a specific time period (3 to 12 months, depending on investors or guidelines). With so many investors “flipping” homes, flips and flip issues are prevalent once […]. The post Desktop Appraisals Coming Soon; Flips too appeared first on JVM Lending.
Eyes on Housing
JANUARY 20, 2022
Fueled by low mortgage interest rates and strong demand, annual existing home sales reached 15-year high in 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). However, supply has continued to lag due to ongoing supply-chain disruptions and inventory fell to lowest level since January 1999, keeping home prices elevated and pricing out first-time and young buyers.
Raleigh Realty
JANUARY 16, 2022
17 Best Restaurants in Raleigh, NC WARNING: Your taste buds may never be the same after you try these Restaurants in Raleigh, NC If your mouth isn't watering yet, just wait until you see the pictures and read about each restaurant in Raleigh While our website is focused on real estate, and helping people find homes for sale - we love to provide value and local guides.
GoForrmz
JANUARY 18, 2022
GoFormz will be onsite as a Gold Sponsor at this year’s Acumatica Summit (January 23- 28, 2022) Next week, GoFormz will be sponsoring the Acumatica Summit in Las Vegas! Will we see you there? Check out more information below: About the event The Acumatica Summit is an annual event for Acumatica customers, partners, and industry leaders. With a variety of informative sessions, exhibitions, demos, and networking opportunities available, it’s truly an event you don’t want to miss.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 6, 2022
This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 3, 2022
In the days following the tragic condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida, information emerged about known issues with that building. Several nearby condo buildings were evacuated because they too had significant deferred maintenance that led to potentially life-threatening structural deficiencies. The tragedy has focused attention on an emerging challenge: significant deferred maintenance of aging condo and co-op infrastructure.
McKissock
JANUARY 5, 2022
As part of our contributor series, John Walker talks about his best time management strategies for real estate agents and brokers. . Real estate is an industry that attracts a lot of entrepreneurs, self-starters, and big dreamers. Why? The short answer is the real estate industry offers virtually endless amounts of opportunity and in many cases, there are fewer roadblocks in order to get started than there are in other industries.
Eyes on Housing
JANUARY 5, 2022
Consumer confidence continued to improve in December as inflation concerns eased after hitting a 13-year high last month. Spending intentions for homes, cars, and major appliances all increased. However, consumer spending will continue to face headwinds from higher prices, Omicron surge and reduced fiscal stimulus in 2022. The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, rose 3.9 points from.
Hank Miller Team
JANUARY 18, 2022
The curtain fell on 2021 and the housing market report for greater Atlanta can be succinctly summed up; crazy. In addition the last quarter being traditionally slow, the big influences on the market were inflation levels unseen in 40 yrs, supply chain shortages, labor issues and of course the rise and run of the omicron covid variant. That is best described as an endemic; like the flu it's evident that the covid situation isn't going anywhere.
National Association of Realtors
JANUARY 24, 2022
The fraction of buyers who are waiving appraisal and inspection contract contingencies has been trending downwards in recent months, with REALTORS® saying that 19% of buyers waived the inspection contingency in December 2021, down from 27% in July, and 21% waived the appraisal contingency, down from 29% in June.
Housing Wire
JANUARY 6, 2022
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased to 3.22% during the week ending Jan. 6, up from 3.11% the week prior, according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS Mortgage Survey. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 2.65%. The 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 2.43% last week, up from 2.33% the week prior. A year ago at this time, it averaged 2.16%.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 10, 2022
If you talk to a professional risk manager working in the home finance industry, they’ll tell you that risk is hiding everywhere. While they may be overstating it, they aren’t doing it by much. This is why federal regulators require banks to do such rigorous stress testing, proving that they can respond appropriately to any risk they may face. We saw a great deal of this in the years following the Great Recession, but over the last year or two we’ve heard much less about stress testing.
Lamacchia Realty
JANUARY 6, 2022
In 2021, Lamacchia Realty continued its record growth across the company. The company went into the year with big goals despite the unprecedented low inventory and challenging market, particularly at the beginning of the year. By the end of 2021, the company proved it is capable of continuing its stampede to the top regardless of the market. Here are the final numbers of 2021: The company grew from $1,043,107,920 in sales volume in 2020 to $1,620,908,158 in 2021- a 55% increase!
Eyes on Housing
JANUARY 10, 2022
Average hourly earnings for residential building workers have been growing fast recently, driven by the tightening construction labor market. Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the unemployment rate declined to 3.9% in December, the lowest rate since the pandemic. As the labor market remains tight, wages have increased rapidly, particularly in residential building sector.
Mashvisor
JANUARY 25, 2022
If you are someone looking to get into the real estate investing business or are currently an investor, rental properties in real estate investing can be one of the most…
Mortgagebroker News
JANUARY 14, 2022
The company has unveiled its own metaverse for agents, with complimentary packages reaffirming its customer-focused approach
Housing Wire
JANUARY 13, 2022
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased to 3.45% during the week ending Jan. 13, up from 3.22% the week prior, according to the latest Freddie Mac PMMS Mortgage Survey. A year ago, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 2.79%. The 15-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 2.62% last week, up from 2.43% the week prior. A year ago at this time, it averaged 2.23%.
Appraisal Buzz
JANUARY 27, 2022
The lull in the rental market seen at the onset of the pandemic is all but a distant memory as rents have surged by double digits over the past few months indicating that the rebound, in part, is caused by the lack of inventory in the purchase market. According a new report titled “Americas Rental Housing … The post Policy Changes May Help Alleviate Disparities in Renting appeared first on theMReport.com.
Lamacchia Realty
JANUARY 7, 2022
A REMINDER ABOUT SNOW REMOVAL LAWS. The snow has arrived! Here is a reminder if you’re a property owner in Massachusetts: by law, you must remove or treat snow and ice on walkways and plow parking lots. You can be held liable for injuries caused by snow and/or ice on your property. Some Massachusetts property owners are still unaware of this law that went into effect in July of 2010.
Eyes on Housing
JANUARY 4, 2022
The construction labor market remains tight, as the levels of quits rise. The count of open construction jobs declined to 345,000 unfilled positions in November, after recording the highest measure in the history of the data series (going back to late 2000), 445,000 in October. The housing market remains underbuilt and requires additional labor, lots and lumber and building materials.
Mashvisor
JANUARY 16, 2022
Vacation rentals have become very popular among investors in the past couple of years due to the increase in the number of people who own a secondary residence that they…
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