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DataDigest: iBuyers slide farther from hyped market disruption

Housing Wire

Offerpad is an instant buyer, or iBuyer, a company that gives sellers cash offers for their homes and attempts to resell the homes for a profit, sometimes after making renovations. Opendoor set out on its disruptive journey in 2014, and Offerpad followed soon after in 2015. “The largest, undisrupted market in the U.S.,”

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. A non-arm’s length sale in real estate is a transaction between a seller and buyer who have a connection by marriage, family, work, etc.

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Lamacchia Realty’s Chelmsford Location is Officially Open for Business

Lamacchia Realty

After massive renovations, 6 North Road in Chelmsford has a whole new look and is built to accommodate Lamacchia Realty’s Chelmsford agents as well as agents that were previously located in the Westford office. During the renovation period, Lamacchia Chelmsford agents operated out of the Westford Office. Anthony Lamacchia.

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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. Avoid 9 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make. We also believe that there’s going to be strong appreciation for homes with the following characteristics: New / recently renovated to look “like HGTV;”.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. Compliance with Fair Housing laws, rules, and regulations.

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Lamacchia Reaches $1 Billion in Sales for 2020

Lamacchia Realty

Since 2015, the company has gone from one office in Waltham (which is now Headquarters) to 9 offices throughout Massachusetts, two satellite locations in New Hampshire and Fort Lauderdale , over 350 Realtors , all of which serve over 5 states. Lamacchia Realty’s mission is to guide clients, Realtors, and staff to their success.

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Must-Read Tips to Appraise, Buy, and Sell Special Purpose Property [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

For our sellers, our most common challenge is assessing a building’s value in the absence of comparable structures and data. Sold by the Boston Archdiocese to Franklin Grove LLC for $3 million in 2015, one wonders if, despite the current vacancy, the building has increased in value. Thinking Outside of the Building: What to Do Next.

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