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DataDigest: New data shows how brokerages, agents, landlords & homebuilders were reshaped by the pandemic

Housing Wire

Business Dynamic Statistics data reveal that 2021 was a year of major growth for homebuilders but steep contraction for landlords (called “lessors” in the BDS). The increase in the number of firms in 2021, 6.16%, has only been topped twice since the statistics were first recorded in 1978 – 6.33% in 2004 and 12.06% in 1984.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

bath 6,873sqft 1.97acre lot The spectacular style of the two-bedroom dwelling was the talk of the town when it was custom-built in 2004 for a married musician couple. Could a seller credit damage the chance of appraising at the purchase contract? These questions weren’t asked a year ago, but welcome to the 2023 housing market.