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HINTS OF SHARP INCREASE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION

Will Springer Realtor

Builders began construction on just under a million single-family homes in 2020. That’s the most since 2007. It was only in June when I shared an initial look at Avenue Bellevue , a grand residential and hotel community that is under construction in the heart of the city. Yes, more homes are coming to a neighborhood near you.

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

Myth #2: Data collectors are going to replace appraisers There’s a lot of buzz right now about PDC possibly replacing traditional property appraisal, but the intent of this service is to fill a gap in the lending process. Thorne, was best known for his use of steel in residential construction.

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CAN HOUSING SHORTAGE CATCH UP TO EASTSIDE DEMAND?

Will Springer Realtor

All this tech construction gives new meaning to IT architecture! “A Another 1350 are under construction with delivery in the next two years, including the high-end Avenue Bellevue. This looks a lot like the housing boom that we saw prior to the 2007–09 financial crisis.” million sq. The potent combo of rising U.S.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B billion tax fraud scheme. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction.

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

acre lot, built in 2007 The chateau was listed in 2014 for $12.8 Resembling a modern French Chteau, it features a freshwater lake, manicured gardens, and three levels of luxurious living spaces. A local lender gave me an appraisal assignment on the proposed construction of 7 units in the city. Excerpts: 8 bedrooms, 7.5+

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FED’S ACTIONS TAKE STEAM OUT OF HOUSING MARKET

Will Springer Realtor

While investors of mortgaged securities help dictate their interest rates, the Federal Reserve is behind the scenes influencing the overall lending environment. Waller went on to say this adjustment is in no way like the horrific housing/financial crises of 2007-2010. May I suggest this newly constructed 6-bed, 4.75-bath