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February pending home sales disappoint, but maybe we’re turning a corner?

Housing Wire

Pending home sales rose for the third month in a row in February, but at 0.8%, the uptick over January was less than is typically seen in the run-up to the spring housing market. Month-over-month, contract signings increased in three U.S. Pending home sales decreased in all four regions compared to one year ago.

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How to select appraisal comps

Appraisal Today

It’s been on and off the market since 2022, with a top asking price of $33.8 A substantial amount of mature trees balance wide open park like spaces with lawns to the front and rear of the main home. It can impact home values, insurance costs, and the overall stability of a housing market.” “The Excerpts: 10 bedrooms, 14.5+

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Did anyone think in early 2020 that home values all over the country would go off the charts? USPAP and the Contract. No one did. 8-minute podcast.

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What is the Role of Market Trends in a Real Estate Appraisal?

Birmingham Appraisal

If there is an oversupply of properties in an area, it can lead to lower property values. On the other hand, if there is a shortage of properties in an area, it can lead to higher property values. Impact on Interest Rates Interest rates can also impact property values.

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

The truth is there are portions of 2021 and 2022 where prices are exactly the same as today too, so if I use an older comp, I don’t always need to adjust for the way the market has changed. A local lender gave me an appraisal assignment on the proposed construction of 7 units in the city. Even tract homes are still interesting to me.

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Too many appraisers?

Appraisal Today

Not much work probably compared with 2020-2022. Construction started in 2001 and took three years to complete with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a swimming pool. Jun 7, 2022. “Americans have seen home values rise at record rates over the past few years. This is the past. Purchase vs. refi appraisals.

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

Is there any way to mitigate the risk and improve the property value? Building homes at a higher elevation will help. Regression results suggested that every foot of elevation can increase home value by 1.6% value to property. October 6, 2022, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Blog Post. percent from 7.16