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Settling on a New Normal for Appraisals in 2022

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million units , and some experts say it could reach 8 million if there were more inventory. Beginning in January 2020, 7% of purchase transactions had a contract price above the appraisal value. This change will be effective starting in 2022 and should reduce inefficiencies in the mortgage and homebuying process.

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Existing home sales data shows extent of housing inflation

Housing Wire

From NAR Research : “Total existing-home sales notched a minor contraction of 0.4% Total Inventory data fell in this report from 1.31 It doesn’t even look like we will breach the lower level of my inventory wish list of 1.52 I am a big fan of inventory to 2019 levels. Unsold inventory sits at a 3.2-month

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Builders apply the brakes amid canceled contracts

Housing Wire

However, for the first time in recent modern-day history — due to supply chain issues and other factors — housing completion data has lagged behind housing permits and starts. For the builders, they have a new problem: they had homes under contract and then mortgage rates jumped in the biggest fashion ever recorded in history.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. A Black couple in Baltimore – Dr. Connolly and Dr. Mott, both university professors – filed suit in August 2022 alleging racial discrimination against loanDepot.com and the appraiser it engaged to appraise their home for a refinance.

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VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals

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Excerpts from the Summary: On August 1, 2022, the Veterans Affairs released Circular 26-22-13 announcing new procedures for alternative valuation methods, effective immediately. To read more about the May 2022 proposal to eliminate the fee panel , click here . VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals. To read it, click here.

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Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals

Appraisal Today

As several calls to the listing agent have gone unreturned, we (and social media) are left wondering why this modern marvel hasn’t sold. To put this into perspective, from May 2022 to May 2023, the jumbo rate averaged around 30 basis points less than the conforming rate,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist.

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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. ==. Excerpts: the 14,500-square-foot modern home where almost every room offers an excellent view. USPAP and the Contract. Therefore, they say, keep the contract!