Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released an analysis showing that appraisal values are more likely to fall below the contracted sale price of a home in census tracts with a higher share of Black and Latino households, resulting in an appraisal gap. MCLEAN, Va. for those in White tracts, leading to a gap of 5.2%.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

The products I’ve put into this category primarily help in converting leads, prospects and opportunities into contracts. Specifically, I’m talking about listing agreements and sales contracts. The first is listing tools – the products designed for you to convert potential sellers into listing contracts.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

TikTok has primarily served as a tool for mortgage pros to connect with first-time homebuyers through educational and entertaining content, maintain long-term relationships with the audience, and establish a reputation in the market. I can use it as a storage tool for educational value propositions to clients. million likes.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In 2020, hiring in the mortgage industry surged. However, when every mortgage lending forecaster, economist and expert analyst is predicting less volume and margin contraction, leaders must react,” he said. Seasoned loan officers advise “sharpening your tools and getting good at your craft,” Woodward said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2022

But can Ghamsari play a winning hand when his software business is inextricably tied to the success of the mortgage industry, which is expected to contract by 35% or more in 2022? million in 2020 during the refi-boom and with the market headed into a correction, executives warned investors revenue would plummet.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

You have to get a different kind of contract. Haynie added that the move away from the cash window as a primary loan-delivery tool can be beneficial for larger lenders “doing over a billion dollars a year in production.” In 2020, the top 10 nonbank users of Freddie’s cash window delivered $241.1. UWM delivered $58.8 billion.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

Using another new tool, called “Raveis Refresh,” WRRE prepares the home for sale by making any necessary upgrades and renovations to maximize the home’s value and ensure that it sells above market average and quickly. WRRE has offers under contract plus more in the pipeline. billion in closed sales volume in 2020.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

HW Media : What is your most useful tech tool? From 2020 to 2021, NAR membership increased by a massive 156,000 Realtors. My parents recently called me, shocked to learn the agent they contracted, someone they thought was highly experienced, only facilitates two transactions a year. Katherine Mechling: Slack.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JUNE 22, 2022

listings went under contract in 12 days – but look beyond that one statistic to see the shift in market speed. In the first quarter (1Q) of 2022, the median time to contract for all property types in Florida was down to just 12 days. At 50%, a cumulative frequency chart tells us the same thing as the median time to contract.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2022

The homeownership rate for Black Americans has actually declined between 2010 and 2020 and stands at 43.4%, while the homeownership rate for white Americans is 72.1%. The intent of these reports is to assist in advancing minority homeownership and provide Realtors tools to advocate on a local level that highlight the differences.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

“UWM is closing loans in 16-17 days…In a purchase market you can’t miss the contract date. “Our job is to give [brokers] the tools to compete. Ishbia said UWM finished 2020 with about $185-190 billion in MSRs , and said he expects UWM will grow that to about $300 billion this year. billion a month.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

That means actions like slowing planned investments in technology, layoffs and the elimination of third-party provider or service contracts that aren’t deemed mission critical. Technology is only a tool, and while it can be helpful (and likely is used by professionals as well), it does not come with comprehensive expertise built in.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 7, 2022

No More Appraisal Gimmies The real estate market coming out of Covid from about fall of 2020 through spring of 2022 was an anomaly. In this frenzy, many deals were cash, many had very high down payments and others had either lenders waive appraisals or buyers that had cash to cover any appraisal below contract price.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 31, 2024

Making the shift to get rid of printed documents and handwritten notes isn’t easy at first, but by going one step at a time and relying on your appraisal software’s tools, you’ll be paperless in no time. HUD has received 200+ complaints regarding appraisals since 2020, but has not determined any on the merits. percent from 7.01

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 12, 2022

eSignatures are an important part of growing your business Running the day-to-day operations of any business is a full-time job, but one of the most difficult challenges is finding the right tools to make your business run smoothly and set you up for future success. What Are the Risks of Not Using Electronic Signatures?

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GoForrmz

AUGUST 19, 2022

One of the best ways that education institutions can improve their communication is by implementing digital solutions and tools. Collaborative cloud storage tools can also allow for multiple administrative staff to view and process the same paperwork, also cutting down on review time or steps in the application process. “

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Kim will now oversee all employee onboarding, job postings, training, job offers, employee contracts, as well as employee records and HR systems management. Lamacchia Realty fuels its rapid and continuous growth by its formula of offerings to its agents in addition to its unique selling tools for consumers, like the? lead products ,?

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

ChatGPT: Valuable Tool or a Replacement for Real Estate Appraisers? Anyway, I don’t mind going back in time and out further, but my preference in an appraisal report is to use older comps from the immediate neighborhood and adjust for how the market has changed since those properties got into contract. percent from 6.93 percent from 6.89

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

During the refinance boom of the early 2020’s, the majority of appraisers did not have time to come up for air. It turns out gratitude is a tool. They say gratitude is one of the most misunderstood free tools for a better life. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 7.19

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

In order to have time available to invest in these activities, agents and their brokerages have employed a wide variety of technology tools that simplify and streamline managing client relationships and marketing, as well as platforms that help agents manage documents and track transactions through the closing process.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Pack a small box of tools (screwdriver, hammer, etc.) Make sure to look at the various insurance options from the moving companies and look over any written contracts before signing. July 2, 2020. as well, and load this last since you’ll need these items as soon as you arrive. Label these boxes “Unpack First.” Happy Moving!

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

If the yard is full of toys, tools, or other items, it will be difficult for potential buyers to get a good idea of what the property could look like. Check out our home-seller checklist which will guide you through your home sale from pre-listing to contracts and closing. What hurts a home appraisal? Love this list? Source: CoreLogic.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This falls well below the landmark $1 billion he reached in 2020 and 2021. If I can open it up and share that with a thousand of LOs, those LOs can use those as a tool to go out and help consumers. CK: In addition to hiring more LOs in 2023, are you planning office expansions like you did in 2020?

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, inventory levels have been decreasing, eventually reaching historically low levels. You want to have a search tool that is tailored to your criteria, fits your wants and needs, and gives you the best selection of all available homes for sale. Naturally, you want to make an offer on it.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Markets like Austin, which experienced the most substantial surge in values between 2020 and 2021, have seen the most significant increases in months’ supply of inventory and days on market. They believe they have the tools to handle a potential recession, but they can’t do much about stopping runaway inflation.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

That’s because fewer homes are being placed under contract. 2020 and 2021 did see slight hills and valleys but nothing as intense as the years prior. Along with comps and the Target Pricing Model, price brackets are a helpful tool to use when adjusting the price of your home.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

Inventory started low in 2020, and then dropped even lower in March 2020 during the stay-at-home mandates. You want to have a search tool that knows your criteria, fits your wants and needs, and gives you the best selection of all available homes for sale. Protect Yourself as a Buyer.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

million in 2020 to $24.9 It’s a great marketing tool for the right type of listing. between signing a contract to buy a home and purchase closing is 50 days, according to a September 2021 report from ICE Mortgage Technology. Worldwide sales of non-fungible tokens, better known – of course – as NFTs, catapulted from $94.9

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2023

The speed of the rate hikes has shrunk gain-on-sale margins because mortgage companies haven’t contracted quickly enough to offset falling demand. The ultra-low mortgage rates from 2020 to 2022 undoubtedly removed inventory from the board for probably the better part of the decade. But servicing performance has been exceptional.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Zoning is a powerful tool to enable us to improve the way that we live and interact with each other.”. >> About 13,600 people were victims of wire fraud in the real estate and rental sectors combined in 2020, according to new FBI data. Update: The home is now under contract, less than two weeks after hitting the market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Our sites and apps are a valuable marketing tool for seller’s agents, which is why the vast majority of brokerages and MLSs across the country want their listings on our sites,” the statement partly reads. billion in revenue through the first three quarters of 2021, an 18% increase from the first nine months of 2020.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 18, 2021

Inventory started low in 2020, and then dropped even lower in March during the stay-at-home mandates. You want to have a search tool that knows your criteria, fits your wants and needs, and gives you the best selection of all available homes for sale. Protect Yourself As a Buyer. If you do this, you must protect yourself.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In 2020 the average Dallas resident paid $19,200 in real estate commissions, the typical ListingSpark home-seller pays about $356 in listing commission to sell their home on the MLS. These companies can provide area expertise and the tools necessary to sell your home effectively. 7/day – Pay as you go 0.5%

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In 2020 the average San Antonio resident paid $17,901 in real estate commissions, the typical ListingSpark home-seller pays about $356 in listing commission to sell their home on the MLS. These companies can provide area expertise and the tools necessary to sell your home effectively. 7/day – Pay as you go 0.5%

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In 2020 the average Houston resident paid $12,360 in real estate commissions, the typical ListingSpark home-seller pays about $356 in listing commission to sell their home on the MLS. These companies can provide area expertise and the tools necessary to sell your home effectively. 7/day – Pay as you go 0.5%

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In 2020 the average Austin resident paid $36,360 in real estate commissions, the typical ListingSpark home-seller pays about $356 in listing commission to sell their home on the MLS. These companies can provide area expertise and the tools necessary to sell your home effectively. 7/day – Pay as you go 0.5%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

But the caveat, of course, is that all bets are off if there’s a more meaningful contraction in lending [in the wake of recent bank failures and other economic factors] because then you’re in serious trouble,” Petrosinelli added.

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