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Opinion: Pass the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

Housing Wire

The cost gap also thwarts construction and development of modest homes, limiting the availability of affordable homes for first-time and first-generation homebuyers. Neighborhood Homes creates a tax credit that covers the gap between the cost of construction and a home’s sale price.

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ProTip: Optimizing Signature Fields

GoForrmz

Originally published on 10/29/2015 Simplify the collection and completion of critical authorizations with Digital Signature and eSignature fields Whether it’s a handwritten or electronic signature , signatures are being captured every day across various industries. Always verify your use of eSignature with your local laws.

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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. On several occasions, we were presented information about construction or renovation plans well after the initial assignment was started. Key Appraisal Items to Communicate.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

Helpful information includes tax parcel numbers, legal descriptions, number of buildings, building size, etc. New construction or planned renovations – Actual construction cost statements, plans, material specifications, etc. Key Appraisal Items to Communicate. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

This practice may shed light on why the correlation between home values and neighborhood racial composition strengthened again from 1980-2015, while the connection between home values and traditional factors like housing characteristics, construction quality, neighborhood amenities, and socioeconomic status weakened.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

Existing-home sales, pending contracts and new-home construction pending contracts have turned the corner and climbed for the past three months.”  The sale of homes with pending legal issues cannot be completed until the matter is resolved.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

In this analysis, we also show you current data along with key lessons from both the 2015 oil price crash and the 2008 great recession. Neighborhoods like Energy Corridor and The Woodlands still haven’t recovered from 2015 (although the latter should benefit from the recent news about HP relocating to The Woodlands area).