Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Given the numerous risks and challenges associated with heirs’ property and the higher incidence in low- to moderate-income communities, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) is committed to expanding awareness of heirs’ property and collaborating with industry and government partners to address this often-overlooked hurdle to wealth building.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will allow borrowers with mortgages backed by the government sponsored entities to reduce their interest rates. Borrowers with permanent Covid-19 hardships are eligible for the loan modifications, regardless of their loan-to-value ratio.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. As an appraiser, I had to look at what I had spent a lifetime doing: “Find market value.” Let’s pretend market value is market value.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2021

Understanding the market value of collateral is a key fundamental component of safe and sound lending. As recent news stories surfaced, they have triggered discussions and calls for research and actions at all levels of government as citizens and industry express concerns about bias, discrimination and unfairness.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Given this pre-foreclosure paradox, mortgage servicers and government policymakers are forced to walk a thin line: nudging distressed homeowners toward making a choice that’s in their best interest while also arming them with the knowledge and resources they need to be protected in the pre-foreclosure marketplace.

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Appraiserblogs

JANUARY 25, 2022

The Appraisal Subcommittee, because they were directed to do so, has produced a report, which frankly and explicitly lays the blame for low market values of homes in ‘communities of color’ directly at the feet of independent appraisers involved with mortgage lending. ABC news already has distributed it.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This ensures their bundle retains its credit rating and market value. If too many mortgages default, the MBS can lose significant value. .” This means the entity that assembled and sold the MBS is obligated to buy back any non-performing or defective mortgage loans.

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Boston Appraisal

MAY 15, 2024

These frameworks not only shape how properties can be used but also have a profound impact on their market value. For investors, a nuanced grasp of these legal aspects is essential to navigate the complexities of the real estate market and to capitalize on investment opportunities.

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Texas Home Appraisal Blog

JUNE 11, 2016

Most appraisal forms, including the government standard 1004 URAR, has a section in the sales comparison grid to list, and adjust for, any concessions made on the sale of that property. Depending on the amount of the concession, and what is typical within the market area, they can have a drastic impact on the adjusted value.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 28, 2024

Each year, local governments assess the value of properties to determine the amount of property tax owed. The Assessment Process The assessor’s office estimates your property’s market value and applies an assessment ratio to determine its assessed value. If I can help you with an appraisal please let me know.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

An appraisal will provide you with the current market value of your real estate. In some cases, if you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement on the value of your shared property, a court may require a professional appraisal. You’ll learn the current market value, and even valuable income info if requested.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2022

In the case of Fannie Mae, via an acknowledgement agreement, it has granted PFSI “the right to certain amounts based on sale proceeds, if the MSRs are sold by Fannie Mae, or appraised market value, if the MSRs are retained by Fannie Mae,” the KBRA bond-rating report states.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2022

But the federal government has fixed its might on the former. The strategy has irked appraisers, in large part because they feel the federal government has not yet proven its case. Racial disparities in appraisals are far less clear than property taxes. It was the second smallest rise in the past five years. Drive-by assessments.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2022

Plus, Point gets a cut — up to a preset cap — of the home’s future appreciation after making a 15% to 20% downward adjustment to the home’s market value at the time the HEI contract is signed to account for its risk. dollars or another government-backed currency — known as fiat. That share is typically around 10 percent or so.

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Appraisal Hub

DECEMBER 22, 2021

With a home appraisal, you can position yourself more confidently in the market. The purpose of a property appraisal is to determine the real market value of your home. Appraisals and valuations determine the market value of the property. The market value of properties changes over time.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So far this year, the company has brought seven non-QM private-label deals to market valued at nearly $2.5 It’s a wide and growing segment of the mortgage-finance market that is expected to grow as rising home prices, changing job dynamics and upward-sloping interest rates push more borrowers outside the agency envelope.

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CA Realty Training

JULY 12, 2021

Eminent domain is the government’s right to expropriate private property for public use. In exchange for this, the homeowner gets compensated with the property’s fair market value. The process of eminent domain starts when the government or agency has a public interest project. How Do You Determine Fair Market Value?

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Conventional Mortgages Conventional mortgages are home loans not insured by the federal government. Lenders can easily resell these loans to investors on secondary markets and get them off their books. On the contrary, nonconforming or jumbo loans are too expensive for government-sponsored entities to guarantee.  If

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Appraiserblogs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Taking private property for public use is one of the most powerful government actions under the constitution. Eminent domain can occur at the federal, state, and local levels of government. The exercise of this power is commonly known as condemnation. The power itself is referred to as the eminent domain power.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

CM : Firstly, reverse mortgages, whether government-insured or proprietary, are non-recourse loans. Also, an independent appraisal during the loan process locks in the property’s market value at the time the reverse mortgage loan is funded.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

The slight pullback in 2020 is due largely to side effects of the pandemic-induced foreclosure moratorium on government-backed mortgages in place for most of the year. When a foreclosing lender sets this as its credit bid, it typically indicates that the lender’s estimated market value of the property exceeds the total debt owed.

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Realtor

MAY 15, 2023

“In these instances, a hybrid appraisal is to determine the home’s fair market value but also to confirm the true condition before the home goes into a short sale or foreclosure scenario,” says Alvaro Moreira , owner of the Georgia mortgage company Moreira Team. Is a hybrid appraisal accurate?

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This amount can change depending on market factors. If the market is cold, a seller could be happy with less than 1%. Other governing factors like state limitations and rules can cap how much earnest money a seller can ask for. If demand in your area is high, a seller could expect a larger deposit.

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Boston Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Targeting the Most Likely Buyer The niche market for historical properties typically comprises buyers who value historical preservation and authenticity. Understanding the unique appeal of these properties to such buyers is crucial in accurately determining their market value.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One can’t spend more than the reasonable market value, must also use these services and actually receive them. “It was a bummer to lose the income stream, but it wasn’t worth the risk based on the potential penalties and some of the ways the government looked at it.” But that comes with some caveats.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2022

ESG securities such as bonds are backed by collateral, like mortgages, that can be defined as meeting environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, or good governance criteria. Digital mortgage platform MAXEX , backed by investment from financial-services giant JPMorgan , sees a bright future in the ESG market.

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Boston Appraisal

MARCH 18, 2024

Appraisers assess the fair market value of inherited properties, taking into account factors like location, condition, and market trends. Eminent Domain Cases : When government entities acquire private land for public use, appraisers determine just compensation for property owners.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

But there’s growing evidence that non-appraisers can perform high-quality data collection that ultimately empowers the appraiser to focus on what they do best: analysis, research, and determining market value. Real estate agents in particular understand local properties extremely well.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Of course, the purchaser's plans for the land are factors in its market value. Property values are home values just as commercial property values center on the building. Appraisers can evaluate worth in relation to similar structures and sellers can base their asks on appraised market value.

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It represents the difference between what they owe on their home and its current market value. D Fritz Appraisals has the skills and expertise to appraise your property at fair market value to get considered for a second home. What Is Home Equity? Home equity is a homeowner’s financial stake in their property.

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Appraiserblogs

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Fannie's 'Equity' Plan: The Drinking Game What makes equity so invidious as a governing tenet is that it involves not just helping people of one racial… The post Freddie’s Study, NPR Story Recall Notable Academic Hoax appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

Residential property is assessed each year at its full market value, which is defined as the amount a buyer, willing but not obligated to buy, would pay to a seller willing but not obligated to sell. For residential parcels, fair market value is generally determined by analyzing recent sales of comparable properties in the same area.

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East Coast Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

An accurate appraisal can help: A buyer to avoid overpaying for a property A seller to ensure they get a good price for their property A lender to avoid lending more than the property's fair market value Property buyers, sellers, and lenders enjoy these benefits if they work with the right appraiser.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

MSR prices and the come to Jesus moment Smith said the MSR market currently, based on unpaid principal balance (UPB), is about $14 trillion in total size, “which translate into about $200 billion of market value.” Rice Park Capital acquired some $30 billion in MSRs [UPB] in 2022, Smith said.

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Appraiserblogs

MAY 26, 2022

How to Destroy the Appraisal Profession Anytime the government gets involved in an issue, it tends to have more adverse effects than positive ones. The post A Push to Artificially Raise Property Values appeared on Appraisers Blogs. A synopsis is….

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2022

That’s based on a comparison of the principal balance of the loans on the books and their fair market value as reported by the REIT as of that date. Non-QM mortgages include loans that cannot command a government, or “agency,” stamp through Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

Hit a declining market with more than 6 years of excess supply with a new high tax out of the blue and watch what happens. The shift in New York State and New York City government sentiment against real estate development began with the following recent events: November: The introduction of the Amazon HQ2 deal in Long Island City.

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