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Closing on a House: Settlement Tips for Home Sellers

Realtor

As a seller, here’s what you need to know about the settlement process. If the appraisal comes in higher than the sales price, then the buyers can relax in the satisfaction they’ve purchased a home for less than its market value. Once the contract has been signed, a seller can’t renegotiate the price higher.

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Market Value: Who Says What It Is?

McKissock

The standard residential appraisal report form’s definition of Market Value states in part: “ Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: buyer and seller are typically motivated…”.

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Once Upon a Time… A Housing Fairy Tale

Appraisal Buzz

The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. It says buyer and seller are: Prudent and knowledgeable. Also part of the definition: Reasonable market exposure time. Unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale” .

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Financing Options for First-Time Homeowners

Eppraisal

Here’s what you need to qualify for a loan, plus the rundown on five financing choices. Qualification Requirements Home loan requirements vary, but lenders generally look at your debt-to-income ratio, creditworthiness and loan-to-value ratio. Study all your options to make your finances manageable over the long term.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

Appraisals are required for homes financed with any type of mortgage. This will help you set a realistic price and manage your sellers’ expectations. For appraisals that are low, a seller may want to get a second appraisal. At this point, an estimated market value is generated. Why are appraisals important?

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Prices for luxury homes soared in the first quarter 

Housing Wire

Redfin defined luxury homes as those estimated to be in the top 5% of their metro area based on market value, while non-luxury homes are those with estimated values in the 35th to 65th percentile. High-end buyers tend to be more immune to mortgage rate fluctuations and flock to the luxury housing market. year over year.

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Smaller nonbanks facing “come to Jesus moment” as MSR values dip 

Housing Wire

Driving home the concern over MSR pricing declines is a recent advisory bulletin issued by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which overseas Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These differences can cause volatile MSR values. We see the market opportunities as pretty compelling and are raising money into that opportunity,” Smith said.

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