Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Mortgage demand picked up in recent weeks due to rates declining to 6% levels and a massive backlog of homes under construction, as mentioned by HousingWire ‘s lead analyst Logan Mohtashami in a recent column. At least not in the foreseeable future, unless another pandemic would create favorable conditions for the housing market.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 23, 2023

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2023 In recent years, the world has undergone a multitude of changes, and the home renovation industry is no different. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, project delays, and increasing costs have greatly impacted both new construction and ongoing renovation projects.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2023

The program provides direct loans to Native American veterans and veterans who are married to Native American non-veterans to help with the purchase, construction or renovation of a home on trust land. from 2012 to 2021. Across the country, 180 loan program originations took place between 2012 and 2021.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

The nation’s housing industry has entered a new normal in which the dynamics of the market appear perplexing — marked by high mortgage rates and high home prices, along with shrinking mortgage originations. trillion in mortgage originations in 2021. The perplexing part: Why are home prices not declining in this environment?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

The housing market has undergone a significant transformation over the past two years. While a booming market kept brokers busy in 2021, the 2022 housing market has been underscored by rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitical turbulence. Lee Smith: EVP, President of Mortgage.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Mortgage rates in the 6% range have frozen the housing market, forcing loan officers to find business outside their wheelhouses. This month, she is lucky to have $2 million in her pipeline thanks to closing deals on a construction loan, a condo and a vacant lot. And it’s going to get worse. Mark Glebman, Caliber Home Loans.

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McKissock

JUNE 27, 2021

Real estate professionals in the commercial industries know that markets can change dramatically in the course of just a few years. In 2021, this is perhaps more true than ever. It’s critical to stay on top of the trends and review which up-and-coming markets are looking to boom in the year ahead. Life Sciences.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. KEY RESOURCES: Study Of How Previous Pandemics Affected The Real Estate Market.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 18, 2022

One of the first things you learn when you’re in the market for a new home is that no house is perfect. After your purchase, you can renovate the property to make it suit your tastes and fit your needs. Depending on the extent and cost of your home improvement goals, you might need to take out a loan for renovations.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients. Jane Doe specializes in luxury markets.” After all, prospective clients are trusting you with one of their biggest financial decisions.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In October 2021, FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson announced to a crowd of mortgage industry professionals that desktop appraisals would become permanent, starting early in 2022.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

However, that also depends on a lot of other factors: location, other homes on the market, and the way you maintain it. Again, there is not much you can do about construction materials. Any repairs that can be made without requiring an extensive renovation should be made, it’s a great move to ensure a higher value. Bottom line.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

Nearly every loan originator is fixated on going after the purchase mortgage market in 2023 following a brutal 2022 — a year in which even some of the top producers saw their origination volume drop to 20%. Read on for more about Gallo’s business strategies for 2023, his general take on LO compensation and prospects for the housing market.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 7, 2021

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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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 11, 2022

The housing market has been a roller coaster ride since COVID-19 began, and it hasn’t shown signs of stopping in 2022. Here are some buyer relocation trends to watch out for in 2022’s hectic real estate market. Mortgage rates dipped to record lows in 2021, then skyrocketed in early 2022. 2021 to Jan.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

I’m always looking for something new == The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: March 2024 Housing Market Insights By Kevin Hecht, March 28, 2024 Excerpts: In this installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht, uncover March 2024 housing market insights, plus key takeaways for residential appraisers. baths, 6,263 square feet, 2.23

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

So many visitors have stopped by over the years, that they renovated the area to make it more visitor friendly, with better parking and a nicer observation area. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

million over that period to acquire 52 units and renovate several of its 50 existing units. million in 2021 to add an apartment complex to its stock of housing units, trailer homes, duplexes and triplexes, and Pflugerville ISD, near Austin, will use proceeds from a $43.9 Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD in West Texas is spent $16.6

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

billion in loan production in 2022, saw potential to expand in local markets by scooping up LOs that could bring over their network of local clients. To do so, they plan on capitalizing on single close construction loans in addition to the conventional, government, and jumbo loans. “We In-house is key.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I My renovated homes are] reducing the number of rental properties , which in our town has become a source of demise.”

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Houston Properties

JULY 19, 2022

Their staging, photography, and marketing were second to none. My neighbor’s home came on the market two weeks before we listed. My home sold and theirs is still sitting on the market (now a month after our closing!) Their marketing program works. 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com.

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Houston Properties

JULY 21, 2022

Similar to Houston’s most affluent neighborhoods, developers renovated many of Royden Oaks homes and replaced them with newer and larger properties. Royden Oaks homes for sale are a mix of elegant ranch-style homes and new construction two-story residences. Central Market. 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 15, 2021

Legally speaking, a special purpose property definition can be illustrated as any property that has limited use or marketability in addition to features intended for singular use. Sales comparison/market approach : This method assumes that a buyer will pay only what similar properties have sold for, as alluded to above.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

During the two-year renovation, the seller, who bought the home in 2017, updated the kitchen with a Bosch cooktop, Gaggenau appliances, and soft-close doors. Despite what some highly placed authorities in the GSEs mistakenly would have us believe, the contract price, in and of itself, is not indicative of a property’s market value.

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Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2021

“The first house I rehabbed last year, it was a house that had fire damage in the kitchen, and it was just kind of an eyesore on a nice quiet street,” said McCormick, who said she purchased the home for $25,000 and then put $65,000 into renovations before selling to an owner-occupant buyer for $134,000. “It of the 2021 estimated market value.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Another larger player in the space, Progress Residential , recently postponed a securitization transaction due to difficult market conditions. And yet another big force in the market, FirstKey Homes , is pulling collateral out of a 2021 securitization deal.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JULY 6, 2021

Classification is a way to differentiate specific market features for investors. It can be a building slightly older than Class A, situated in a location that is considered a secondary or tertiary market. They have usually been constructed over 20 years ago and require renovation at this point.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

The option is not available for second homes, investment properties, cash-out refinances, construction loans, multi-unit properties, renovation loans, condos, co-ops or manufactured homes. That share diminished over time, and the flexibilities finally lapsed in May 2021.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

18, 2021, and March 31, 2023, the OIG conducted an audit focusing on FHFA’s supervision of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s use of desktop appraisals. The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap October 2023 October 27, 2023 Excerpts: The real estate market is constantly evolving, and staying current with trends and shifts is essential.

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Houston Properties

JULY 18, 2022

Not only was she knowledgeable about the current market trends, but as the process unfolded, she always provided us with valuable and timely advice, regularly updating us with progress and information. She knows so much about the housing market so we felt very confident that we were in great hands!” – Dr. Jen Shroff.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 7, 2023

Upgrades to existing buildings brought an even bigger reduction in operating costs globally, with green renovations at 11.5% Construction of new green buildings and green renovation or retrofit projects increase the asset value of buildings by upwards of 9%. reduction in operating costs in the first year and a 16.9%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The single-family rental (SFR) sector and its close cousin, the fix-and-flip market , are now essentially treading water in an environment of high interest rates , approaching 8%; high home prices; and a dearth of home-purchase inventory. That’s particularly true for mom-and-pop investors across both market segments.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

housing stock; yet, they bring some unique characteristics to the market. Yes, there are some government programs that provide construction components on permanent loans, but they are not ideal for inexperienced home buyers. of all flipped homes in Q3 2021 went to FHA buyers. There’s an even more subtle consideration.

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 12, 2022

A healthy housing market indicates a healthy national economy. It’s no secret Raleigh is an up-and-coming city, but how’s the local real estate market doing? Census Bureau) These are all significant green flags for the real estate market in Raleigh. Redfin) Condos and co-ops are spending more days on the market in Raleigh.

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Houston Properties

JULY 20, 2022

She has the best marketing of anyone we’ve ever seen and she knows everything about the best neighborhoods in Houston. The neighborhood features renovated vintage and recently constructed homes. Afton Oaks patio homes and townhomes are among the new construction projects developers have started in the last few years.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 29, 2022

This has prompted many households to build or renovate a more sustainable home – to cut both their carbon footprint and bottom line. Green homes attempt to improve energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact through the design, construction, maintenance, operation, renovation and deconstruction of the building.

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Boston Appraisal

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Everything from the number of bedrooms to the quality of the construction. This is because construction rules frequently require at least a 7-foot ceiling height for spaces to be considered usable and livable. A small, independent living area constructed on the same property as a single-family home is referred to as an accessory unit.

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