Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

When Hometap launched in 2017, the Boston-based fintech offered an unorthodox answer to this question for homeowners looking for an alternative to a loan. In return, Hometap gets an agreed-upon percentage of the sale price or appraised value within a 10-year period.

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Padove Appraisal Service

JANUARY 11, 2019

Your lender may have told you that they don’t need an appraisal. This doesn’t mean that you don’t need an appraisal. The mortgage industry has repeatedly attempted to eliminate the requirement for a home appraisal in the lending process. They can’t replicate the knowledge and market insight of a home appraiser.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 15, 2021

But for commercial real estate developers, brokerage firms, and appraisers, there’s another story hiding in plain sight. If you have a specialty property for sale, you need a specialty property buyer. On the real estate buyer side, our goal is to assist with the buyer’s vision.

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Investor Invasion: Profit-Minded Home Buyers Flock to S. MIAMI – Kaley Tuning and her husband began to invest in real estate in 2017 with the purchase of a modest home. In May, Olin said buyers from Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico acquired 75% of the units at the Legacy Hotel & Residences condo in Miami.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 27, 2023

Appraisal Changes By Dan Bradley Excerpts: On January 18, 2023, HUD issued an announcement regarding revisions made to Handbook 4000.1. The most significant of these revisions was the elimination of the requirement to include the 1004MC form as an attachment to the appraisal report. FHA Handbook 4000.1 Are you ready for the changes?

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 14, 2017

On February 9, 2017, Sen. Althoff in the Illinois Senate introduced legislation that would remove a provision requiring written disclosure to a mortgage loan applicant of the total compensation paid to the real estate appraiser when the home appraisal has been ordered through an appraisal management company.

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DW Slater Company

MAY 23, 2022

This is on top of the increases that we have been experiencing within the past 5 years- Denton County alone has experienced a 77.45% increase in 5 years as the median sales price in May of 2017 was $270,500 and now it is $480,000. Buyers would have had rates locked in and typical closing time is around 30 days. Appraiser Corner.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2022

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. The agent said rich “mainland” residents replaced international buyers, who are restricted in their travel amid the pandemic. San Diego, California. I sold a home to a hedge fund guy in New York.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Appraisal Risk, Reviews, and Revisions. Excerpts: This is part three of a three part series on appraisal review – Read parts one and two. I am often posed with the following question “How do you know when you are looking at a “good” appraisal?” Appraisers and AMCs spend less time and have fewer hassles. By Ken Dicks.

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Realtor

MAY 18, 2018

They may no longer be required to get formal property appraisals—a change that could save them hundreds of dollars and speed up the closing process. A little-known change in requirements last year from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has made these waivers for traditional, in-person appraisals available.

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Realtor

MAY 18, 2018

They may no longer be required to get formal property appraisals—a change that could save them hundreds of dollars and speed up the closing process. A little-known change in requirements last year from mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has made these waivers for traditional, in-person appraisals available.

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Boston Appraisal

JUNE 24, 2019

Many appraisers believe that these green features, although expensive, add little value to the property, while potential buyers find these features appealing and valuable. This dichotomy between the perceived value of the property and the one reflected in the appraisal can lead to many issues when selling or refinancing.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

How to Reduce Appraisal Revision Requests. Excerpts: To cut down on appraisal revision requests, it is important to keep these best practices in mind: Communicate in a timely manner. If you disagree with the request for appraisal submissions or have concerns or need clarification, please reach out for clarification.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2023

The average income of a manufactured housing homebuyer is around $50,000, while the average income of a buyer of a site-built home is over $100,000. These three mortgage programs can also take steps to improve appraisal accuracy for so-called CrossMod homes, which offer more amenities at more affordable prices. Congress can help.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 11, 2022

There is a direct relationship between the health of the market and buyer activity. First-quarter stats show a steady increase from 2017 to the present. A shocking stat to me was the steep increase in median prices for the month of March from 2017 to 2022. Number of Homes Sold. Sale Price to List Price Ratio.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Appraisers: What should you have in your car? Mace or pepper spray: To defend yourself, especially if you’re appraising REO and foreclosure properties. This was originally posted on McKissock’s Appraisal Blog, but that link was not working. Appraisers – The Past and The Future. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

Appraisersblogs with Dave Towne’s opinions plus many appraiser comments. Within this framework, the lender must include steps for the borrower to appeal an appraisal when they believe the value opinion: is unsupported; is deficient due to unacceptable appraisal practices; or reflects discriminatory practices.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As appraiser Keven Ewell said about Millennials, Setting up appointments with Millennials is different. In the last year their price tags have jumped to levels that worry first-time buyers and would-be upgraders. Between 2010 and 2017, homeownership rates increased only among adults aged 65 and older. This presents a dilemma.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

How the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects You and Your Commercial Real Estate. Having a keen sense of these factors off the bat helps property or land buyers determine the predicted economic atmosphere within the coming years. Commercial real estate appraisers will tell you that cap rates do not signify value.

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Robinson Appraisal Group

JANUARY 29, 2019

Buyers and sellers are in for another nail biting year of making predictions regarding the Baltimore metropolitan market. This combination is making it more difficult for the first time home buyer to secure a home. The tax bill that was passed at the end of 2017 was in effect for the full year of 2018. by the end of 2019.

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Zillow

JANUARY 23, 2018

An experienced buyer's agent can help you navigate all of these sticky situations. It's crucial to have a third party who represents your interests in the transaction," says Dmitry Yusim, a Seattle-area agent who has represented new construction buyers. "A

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

Appraisers and other real estate agents will charge hundreds of dollars for a Houston home value estimate. Get an appraisal. For a few hundred dollars, a qualified appraiser can give you an estimate of your home’s value. You can get a free appraisal from HoustonProperties.com by completing the form below.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As appraiser Keven Ewell said about Millennials, Setting up appointments with Millennials is different. In the last year their price tags have jumped to levels that worry first-time buyers and would-be upgraders. Between 2010 and 2017, homeownership rates increased only among adults aged 65 and older. This presents a dilemma.

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DataMaster

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As appraiser Keven Ewell said about Millennials, Setting up appointments with Millennials is different. In the last year their price tags have jumped to levels that worry first-time buyers and would-be upgraders. Between 2010 and 2017, homeownership rates increased only among adults aged 65 and older. This presents a dilemma.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The mortgage stress test is potentially making it tougher for home buyers to get into single family and more expensive types of homes (particularly in major cities). First time buyers in major markets may opt to purchase a condo over a single-family home. This was down from 55,000 units in 2017.

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Houston Properties

JULY 19, 2022

They brought a lot of buyers through, and we were fortunate enough to have multiple offers to choose from. Sandalwood is the perfect place for buyers who are looking for a perfect balance between a luxurious lifestyle and serene city living. – 2017: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas. lower risk for mistakes.

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Empire Appraisal Group

APRIL 22, 2021

While higher housing costs and mortgage rates will chip away at buyer demand, the sheer volume of current buyers makes the next buyers’ market appear far away. Between a wave of foreclosures, rising rents, and underbuilding of new homes, the housing market became much harder to crack into from 2006 to 2017.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JUNE 29, 2020

When buyers are looking to purchase Ohio farmland for sale, they will have a lot of factors to consider when evaluating the land. You may have assessed your farmland upon purchase, and have since appraised it for current value; however, also take the time to consider who your farm buyers might be and what they may be evaluating.

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Robinson Appraisal Group

MARCH 22, 2018

Another hurdle is that builders do not tend to build homes for the entry level buyer. People that rented their home made up 36% of households in the third quarter of 2017, up from 31% in 2005, according to the Census Bureau. appeared first on The Robinson Appraisal Group, LLC. So, there is no sense of urgency for them to move.

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Empire Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s good for early buyers, but it’s bad for lower-income owners who can no longer afford to live there. Princeton economics professor Leah Boustan wrote in The New York Times in 2017 that for every Black resident who moved into a northern or western city from 1940 to 1970, two white residents left for the suburbs. By Brooke Cain.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

First-time home buyers are choosing Ohio. Millennial home buyers are flocking to Ohio. Four cities in Ohio are listed within the first 10 spots of the August 2021 “Top 20 Cities for Millennial Home Buyers” report from Clever. Access to a large number of land buyers.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Then they dive into Freddie Mac’s long-anticipated research paper, “ Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals.” ” Jeff’s Real Estate Joke of the Pod gives us a buyer’s-eye view of today’s real estate market. Interview with Ribbon Co-Founder & CEO Shaival Shah.

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