Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Homeowners can bundle the cost of panels into their mortgage, says Amy Tovel, marketing manager of Ichijo USA , a company that installs modules on many Pacific Northwest homes. ©MN Custom Homes. The state of Washington now requires new homes to have energy credits, as of Feb. ©Pearl Homes Hunters Point home rendering.

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 9, 2023

Our region had a net gain of 17,750 people in the 12 months ending July 1, 2022. Seattle (including the waterfront, pictured) is America’s most desired post-graduation destination for college students, according to one index. Another consideration is the smaller households in our area that further boost demand for homes.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I wrote in this newsletter 12 months ago about the bumpy – maybe even bruising – housing market of 2022 across Puget Sound and most of the country. It was a year of gyrating mortgage rates and stubbornly high home prices. at this time in 2023 (quite optimistic!). To a happy 2024! = 19) at 10am PT.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Roughly 84% of newly built, single-family homes sold in 2022 were part of an association, according to U.S. We can look back to post-World War II when HOAs helped to create the initial segregation of the suburbs with planned developments – such as Levittown in New York – and gated communities. New home builders have an answer.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

While that may seem like a silly question to ask – especially from a residential real estate pro whose business relies on the purchase and sale of homes – it’s something I have been studying, with some eye-opening findings. homes shy of what’s needed today. homes shy of what’s needed today.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 11, 2024

When considering housing affordability, the focus often falls on the upfront expenses of buying a home. Nationwide, home insurance premiums have surged by an average of 21% year-on-year, as of May 2023, equating to an annual increase of $244 per household. rise in 2022-2023. this fiscal year after a 4.5%

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Suburban residents can be almost assured of the peaceful enjoyment of their home without worrying about a neighbor constructing a rollercoaster or baseball stadium next door. Constraints on housing creation, especially among so-called starter homes, arguably limit the number of workers who can access high-producing jobs.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2023. Prepare for retirement (12%). “I After 23 years in appraising, which was very beneficial for me and my customers, I’m preparing for retirement.”. My comments: The post has links to some topics above with many tips. What are you planning to do in 2023?

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 4, 2021

Finding a condo home that is both brand new and affordable in Seattle may sound impossible until you turn to KODA, a special kind of place in the cultural heart of the city. With 201 units, the building is located at 450 South Main Street. The air-conditioned homes are open and bright.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMC fees, Real estate forecast, Google Business Profile, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 9, 2024

The National Association of Realtors® noted an estimated 41% of owners remain in their homes for a duration equal to or exceeding the median tenure of 13 years thanks to today’s higher rates. They voted to allow up to six dwellings in areas close to transit and up to four in other areas that previously only permitted one home per parcel.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 14, 2021

At the same time, many others found themselves reluctant to market their homes amid a fear of not having a clear replacement strategy. A shortage of homes for sale sparked some of the fastest-moving deals in memory, particularly on the Eastside, where single-family homes “sat” on the market for a median 5.4 By the Numbers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The LendingLife newsletter helps me stay on top of the industry efficiently and rapidly. James Polinori : Our Customer Data Platform. The base functionality of our platform has allowed me to build a robust data marketing strategy encased with automation. I trained vocally for 12 years and had big dreams.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on George Harrison passed, Appraisal business, marketingunusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 11, 2022

With each stall in a commercial garage costing tens of thousands of dollars to build, parking requirements can impose significant costs on property developers, owners and renters. And a King County parking study found that, on average, multifamily buildings supply 40% more parking than is utilized. and rising home prices (still!).

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If interest to finance a home is roughly twice the Fed funds rate of today, does that mean mortgage rates could hit double digits? I’m not going to answer that – my crystal ball is broken – but if some economists had their way, it would be a definite possibility for 2023. home prices will decline 5.5% falls into a recession.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Now you may think I am referring only to homeowners, as in did they miss the peak of the market to sell their home at top dollar. They wonder if they missed their opportunity to buy before interest rates rise along with home values. Homes are selling at about $750,000 today, off the all-time high of $797,500 in March 2017.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

Cities and neighborhoods are where we all should answer our questions about home and community. adults: 42% of full-time remote workers say they are planning to move over the next 12 months and 26% of on-site workers are making similar preparations. The top reason for moving: They want to own a more affordable home.

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