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Interest rates for a 15-year mortgage hit new all-time lows amid high sale prices and low inventory. Rates for 30-year loans dipped as well. Banking & Lending Markets & Economy Mortgage freddie mac mortgage rate Sam Khater MORE
Mortgage applications decreased 4% for the week ending July 16, just one week after applications jumped 16% on the strength of falling mortgage rates. MORE
Buckingham Advisors, an Ohio-based RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) providing financial, tax, investment, and business services to consumers, reached out to Valuation Review to discuss where markets and businesses stand following the 2020 pandemic. MORE
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in June decreased 3% from May and 23.8% year over year, suggesting a slowdown in the housing market, according to a recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. MORE
Appraisal standards and regulations are mostly designed to discourage personal bias. But what about traditional appraisal practice? To understand this question, we must separate personal bias from analytic bias. MORE
When you’re ready to grow your business, social media will be one of your most important tools, and building a content calendar will help you automate your efforts. Here's how to approach it. MORE
As appraisers we often wear at least two different hats. You have heard me talk about the business owner cap versus the technician cap. While we often play both roles, Read More. MORE
The share of prospective home buyers looking to buy a newly-built home peaked at 42% in the fourth quarter of 2020, before falling to 38% and 33%, respectively, in the first two quarters of 2021. MORE
The total market share of non-site built single-family homes (modular and panelized) was at 3% of single-family completions in 2020, according to Census Bureau Survey of Construction data and NAHB analysis. MORE
Ransomware attackers hit major title industry cloud services provider Cloudstar , stopping an untold number of loans from closing on Monday. The ramifications for the title and mortgage industry may extend beyond the immediately impacted loan applications. MORE
America’s largest retirement community spans three Florida counties and more than 70 miles. It has over 120,000 residents — all of whom are at least 55 years of age. MORE
Strong buyer demand helped to offset ongoing supply-side challenges of labor shortages, regulatory costs, and rising prices of materials as builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched down one point to 80 in July, according the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). MORE
With the foreclosure moratorium for federally backed mortgages set to expire next week, the Biden administration is giving borrowers additional options to reduce their mortgage payments. MORE
I hope you all are doing great this week! My family and I are in the midst of a first floor renovation, whilst caring for my wife as she continues to recover from her broken ankle, as I mentioned in my last post. MORE
Porch vs. Patio: Do Your Clients Know the Difference? Article Source: Porch vs. Patio: Do Your Clients Know the Difference? Realtor Magazine. The post Porch vs. Patio: Do Your Clients Know the Difference? appeared first on Empire Appraisal Group. General MORE
The Noose is hung and… When Dodd Frank was implemented lenders started using appraisal management companies, eliminating appraisers relationships basically overnight. Appraisers embraced the change reluctantly and started accepting assignments from appraisal management companies. MORE
Data shows telework trends affecting traffic patterns and thereby reducing the premium placed on proximity to the office. The post Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
The project is meant to make the process of expanding a team into a new city more streamlined and efficient. It should also turn those teams into an asset for the existing Keller Williams personnel in the new city. MORE
Predictions the pandemic will have a long-lasting impact on office space has yet come to pass, according to national valuation and commercial real estate firm BBG. MORE
According to a new report from Redfin , housing supply is gradually gaining momentum as the number of homes for sale begins to increase and pending sales continue a steady and seasonal decline. MORE
Seventeen percent of American adults are considering the purchase of a home within a year, according to NAHB’s Housing Trends Report for the second quarter of 2021. MORE
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Data shows telework trends affecting traffic patterns and thereby reducing the premium placed on proximity to the office. The post Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. MORE
A new webinar will examine weather-related events, their impact on the overall climate, and how insurers nationwide are dealing with these issues. The post The Week Ahead: Risk Management in a Time of Catastrophe appeared first on DSNews. MORE
HUD will host a virtual discussion covering President Biden’s recent charge on a new initiative designed to decrease the racial housing gap for all. The post The Week Ahead: Home Valuations and Racial Disparities in Housing appeared first on theMReport.com. MORE
Freddie Mac has named Jerry Mauricio as the company’s senior vice president and chief compliance officer, having served as the GSE’s interim CCO since January 2021. MORE
Real estate experts share how President Biden's latest executive order could impact real estate from licensing to noncompete agreements to antitrust lawsuits. MORE
Real estate economists expect house prices to accelerate less quickly and even begin to decrease in the coming weeks, as more owners place their homes on the market. MORE
After serving in an interim CCO capacity since January, 20-plus year veteran takes over SVP role at GSE. The post Freddie Mac Names Jerry Mauricio SVP and Chief Compliance Officer appeared first on DSNews. MORE
Do you need a closet to be considered a bedroom? That’s a big question and the answer is simple. Actually, it’s not. Here are some things to consider. NOTE: This post does not address the requirements to be a bedroom. MORE
According to the data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), stucco was the most common principal siding material on new single-family homes started in 2020 (28 percent), followed by Vinyl siding (26 percent), fiber cement siding (such as Hardiplank or Hardiboard (21 percent), brick or brick veneer (19 percent). MORE
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To all members of the Appraisal Institute: Before I start, I wanted to share what the Appraisal Institute's MAI designation is referred to by many of its members. I learned these two from an MAI instructor years ago (pre-merger) who told our class (as if to motivate us?) MORE
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage sank 10 basis points to 2.78% for the week ending on July 22, continuing several weeks of declines , according to mortgage rates data released Thursday by Freddie Mac ‘s PMMS. MORE
A new Redfin report found that the median price of a condo hit an all-time high of $304,000 in June. Listings Luxury Luxury Lens Markets & Economy condo prices condos Darryl Fairweather Redfin MORE
After four months of declines, existing home sales stabilized in June as housing inventory modestly improved, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). However, the median existing home price in June remained elevated and was the second-highest on record. MORE
Study after study has confirmed that people who bring alternative perspectives, experiences, and skill sets to a business enable it to excel, identifying needs and solving issues that their peers didn’t notice or didn’t know how to address. MORE
For the first time in the history of the American Society of Appraisers, the organization has an international president from outside the United States. The newly elected official began his one-year term July 1. Read on for more MORE
After four consecutive months of declines, existing home sales increased in June, jumping 1.4% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.86 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. You can thank a rise in housing inventory for the gains. Sales climbed 22.9% MORE
The National Association of Realtors reported existing home sales for the month of June were under their estimates slightly. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.86 million achieved in June was a bit better than my expectations, ending four months of declines. MORE
Housing Wire
JULY 20, 2021
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in June decreased 3% from May and 23.8% year over year, suggesting a slowdown in the housing market, according to a recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 23, 2021
Data shows telework trends affecting traffic patterns and thereby reducing the premium placed on proximity to the office. The post Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
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Cleveland Appraisal Blog
JULY 22, 2021
I hope you all are doing great this week! My family and I are in the midst of a first floor renovation, whilst caring for my wife as she continues to recover from her broken ankle, as I mentioned in my last post.
George Dell
JULY 21, 2021
Appraisal standards and regulations are mostly designed to discourage personal bias. But what about traditional appraisal practice? To understand this question, we must separate personal bias from analytic bias.
The Appraiser Coach
JULY 20, 2021
As appraisers we often wear at least two different hats. You have heard me talk about the business owner cap versus the technician cap. While we often play both roles, Read More.
Housing Wire
JULY 21, 2021
America’s largest retirement community spans three Florida counties and more than 70 miles. It has over 120,000 residents — all of whom are at least 55 years of age.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 23, 2021
According to a new report from Redfin , housing supply is gradually gaining momentum as the number of homes for sale begins to increase and pending sales continue a steady and seasonal decline.
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
JULY 20, 2021
Do you need a closet to be considered a bedroom? That’s a big question and the answer is simple. Actually, it’s not. Here are some things to consider. NOTE: This post does not address the requirements to be a bedroom.
Eyes on Housing
JULY 22, 2021
According to the data from the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction (SOC), stucco was the most common principal siding material on new single-family homes started in 2020 (28 percent), followed by Vinyl siding (26 percent), fiber cement siding (such as Hardiplank or Hardiboard (21 percent), brick or brick veneer (19 percent).
Housing Wire
JULY 22, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage sank 10 basis points to 2.78% for the week ending on July 22, continuing several weeks of declines , according to mortgage rates data released Thursday by Freddie Mac ‘s PMMS.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 23, 2021
Data shows telework trends affecting traffic patterns and thereby reducing the premium placed on proximity to the office. The post Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Inman
JULY 22, 2021
Interest rates for a 15-year mortgage hit new all-time lows amid high sale prices and low inventory. Rates for 30-year loans dipped as well. Banking & Lending Markets & Economy Mortgage freddie mac mortgage rate Sam Khater
Empire Appraisal Group
JULY 22, 2021
Porch vs. Patio: Do Your Clients Know the Difference? Article Source: Porch vs. Patio: Do Your Clients Know the Difference? Realtor Magazine. The post Porch vs. Patio: Do Your Clients Know the Difference? appeared first on Empire Appraisal Group. General
Eyes on Housing
JULY 21, 2021
Seventeen percent of American adults are considering the purchase of a home within a year, according to NAHB’s Housing Trends Report for the second quarter of 2021.
Housing Wire
JULY 22, 2021
After four consecutive months of declines, existing home sales increased in June, jumping 1.4% from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.86 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. You can thank a rise in housing inventory for the gains. Sales climbed 22.9%
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 23, 2021
A new webinar will examine weather-related events, their impact on the overall climate, and how insurers nationwide are dealing with these issues. The post The Week Ahead: Risk Management in a Time of Catastrophe appeared first on DSNews.
Inman
JULY 19, 2021
Study after study has confirmed that people who bring alternative perspectives, experiences, and skill sets to a business enable it to excel, identifying needs and solving issues that their peers didn’t notice or didn’t know how to address.
Valuation Review
JULY 21, 2021
For the first time in the history of the American Society of Appraisers, the organization has an international president from outside the United States. The newly elected official began his one-year term July 1. Read on for more
Eyes on Housing
JULY 23, 2021
The total market share of non-site built single-family homes (modular and panelized) was at 3% of single-family completions in 2020, according to Census Bureau Survey of Construction data and NAHB analysis.
Housing Wire
JULY 19, 2021
Ransomware attackers hit major title industry cloud services provider Cloudstar , stopping an untold number of loans from closing on Monday. The ramifications for the title and mortgage industry may extend beyond the immediately impacted loan applications.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 23, 2021
HUD will host a virtual discussion covering President Biden’s recent charge on a new initiative designed to decrease the racial housing gap for all. The post The Week Ahead: Home Valuations and Racial Disparities in Housing appeared first on theMReport.com.
Inman
JULY 20, 2021
The project is meant to make the process of expanding a team into a new city more streamlined and efficient. It should also turn those teams into an asset for the existing Keller Williams personnel in the new city.
Valuation Review
JULY 21, 2021
Predictions the pandemic will have a long-lasting impact on office space has yet come to pass, according to national valuation and commercial real estate firm BBG.
Eyes on Housing
JULY 23, 2021
The share of prospective home buyers looking to buy a newly-built home peaked at 42% in the fourth quarter of 2020, before falling to 38% and 33%, respectively, in the first two quarters of 2021.
Housing Wire
JULY 21, 2021
Mortgage applications decreased 4% for the week ending July 16, just one week after applications jumped 16% on the strength of falling mortgage rates.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 23, 2021
Freddie Mac has named Jerry Mauricio as the company’s senior vice president and chief compliance officer, having served as the GSE’s interim CCO since January 2021.
Inman
JULY 19, 2021
Real estate experts share how President Biden's latest executive order could impact real estate from licensing to noncompete agreements to antitrust lawsuits.
Appraiserblogs
JULY 21, 2021
The Noose is hung and… When Dodd Frank was implemented lenders started using appraisal management companies, eliminating appraisers relationships basically overnight. Appraisers embraced the change reluctantly and started accepting assignments from appraisal management companies.
Eyes on Housing
JULY 19, 2021
Strong buyer demand helped to offset ongoing supply-side challenges of labor shortages, regulatory costs, and rising prices of materials as builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched down one point to 80 in July, according the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Housing Wire
JULY 23, 2021
With the foreclosure moratorium for federally backed mortgages set to expire next week, the Biden administration is giving borrowers additional options to reduce their mortgage payments.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 23, 2021
Real estate economists expect house prices to accelerate less quickly and even begin to decrease in the coming weeks, as more owners place their homes on the market.
Inman
JULY 25, 2021
When you’re ready to grow your business, social media will be one of your most important tools, and building a content calendar will help you automate your efforts. Here's how to approach it.
Valuation Review
JULY 19, 2021
Buckingham Advisors, an Ohio-based RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) providing financial, tax, investment, and business services to consumers, reached out to Valuation Review to discuss where markets and businesses stand following the 2020 pandemic.
Eyes on Housing
JULY 22, 2021
After four months of declines, existing home sales stabilized in June as housing inventory modestly improved, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). However, the median existing home price in June remained elevated and was the second-highest on record.
Housing Wire
JULY 22, 2021
The National Association of Realtors reported existing home sales for the month of June were under their estimates slightly. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.86 million achieved in June was a bit better than my expectations, ending four months of declines.
Appraisal Buzz
JULY 23, 2021
After serving in an interim CCO capacity since January, 20-plus year veteran takes over SVP role at GSE. The post Freddie Mac Names Jerry Mauricio SVP and Chief Compliance Officer appeared first on DSNews.
Inman
JULY 21, 2021
A new Redfin report found that the median price of a condo hit an all-time high of $304,000 in June. Listings Luxury Luxury Lens Markets & Economy condo prices condos Darryl Fairweather Redfin
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