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MAY 3, 2022

New construction succeeds when the designs marry past with future while fitting in with their surroundings. It’s an ideal held by both Paul Thiry, a pioneer of modernism in the Pacific Northwest, and Daniels Real Estate, the creative inspiration behind Seattle’s newest residential achievement, Graystone. Storage units of about 15 sq.

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APRIL 26, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on agent concessions, History of appraisal bias back to 1930s, “one mile” rule and bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. Twitter: [link] posted by noon Friday 2.

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JULY 28, 2023

by Dave Towne Excerpts: Appraisers, on July 17, 2023, a document from Freddie Mac was circulated to numerous appraisers around the US which identified certain words and other info that can be considered to be ‘BIASED’ in appraisal reports. I wrote about the July 17 Freddie announcement in this newsletter’s June 16, 2023 issue.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Freddie Mac Announcement: “Loan Collateral Advisor: Starting June 29 New Messages Alert Users to Certain Unacceptable Appraisal Practices,” April 28, 2023) To read, click here So, if we have the technology and tools to present our conclusions in clearer, fact-based ways, let’s get ahead of the program and make the changes proactively.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

Infinity Shore Club Residences delivers the ultimate in luxury and modern living along with unobstructed waterfront vistas just far enough away from the city’s clamor. Like other construction projects, Infinity was hampered by the pandemic, a concrete workers’ strike, supply-chain disruptions and the closure of the West Seattle Bridge.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. August 16, 2023) — Mortgage applications decreased 0.8 baths, 34,380 square feet, 2.65

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on residential fee appraiser testifies at bias hearing, what happens to Fannie complaints, Why I love real estate appraising, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Concrete Chateau Artisan Rising From a Lake in Miami FL Is Available for $21.8M

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

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 – Bias, Cost cutting, slow business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Budget cuts. Retraction. To read more, click here My comments: Very interesting!

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MAY 19, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on hybrid appraisals, business tips, UAD info from Freddie, Fannie modernization, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = May 17, 2023) — Mortgage applications decreased 5.7 Every piece of material used tells a story.”

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s been on and off the market since 2014, four years after a lengthy construction project there was completed. First finished homes projected to be finished in September, 2023.What Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!!

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In my city of 78,000 population, there are over 10,000 buildings constructed prior to 1930, including many classic Victorians. the price of the Naples compound was justified not only because of the size, location, and yacht basin, but also because it would be difficult to construct such a property again. in October 2023.

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Note: the link to the complementary post, “How to Pull Comps on a Complex Property,” is included in this blog post. 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 unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Liability, Bias, reviewers with little experience, GSE modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. acre lot A spectacular midcentury modern home, cantilevered 16 feet in the air, recently hit the market for $3 million in Oakland, CA.

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MAY 26, 2023

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. To read more and see lots of photos, click here My comment: Really stands out from the modernized buildings nearby! “subject to”? billion tax fraud scheme.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on forecasts for mortgage rates, a look back at the 80s a very similar mortgage market, appraising in a changing market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == A Redesigned $48.5M Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on E&O and state boards, bias, 32% sales are new homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Acre lot, built in 2023 as a spec home. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. Nationwide, 31.8% Lee Miller.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on effect of low rates on existing home loans, Liability, Bias, FHA manufactured home changes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Originally constructed in 1973, an 1100 ht.sq.ft. Glass-Front Residence in Fayetteville, AR, for $1.3M per month, $24.75

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Though the hotel never came to be, the lobby, which appears to grow out from within the rocky overlook, was constructed. It’s quite amazing how the midcentury modern style has endured, persisted, and reemerged. October 11, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 0.6 percent from one week earlier WASHINGTON, D.C.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2022

FNMA indicates that their 2022 lending volume is down 47% from 2021 and is expected to drop by another 50% in 2023. Many thanks to Ryan Lundquist’s 2020 blog post for the very appropriate image above! To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! No ads in the blog post.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The state must add 55,000 homes – or 17,000 in King County alone – per year over the next two decades to meet growing demand, according to Department of Commerce projections published in early 2023. Many offer a comprehensive package that handles the building permits, design and construction of a dwelling.

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MAY 13, 2024

In March 2023, we had an undersupply of 1.7M Builders are trying to catch up and, according to federal officials , there are more housing units under construction today than at any time in the last 50 years. home sales in 2023, the highest level since 2014. We are now experiencing historic shortages. shy of the need.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

I went into greater detail on this topic in a recent blog post.)In A blog post will be published on Jan. BY THE NUMBERS >> Seattle metro leads the nation with construction cranes – 45 – according to a Q3 summary from the RLB Crane Index. The new program will be funded by an increase in county recording fees. (A

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A modern version of the regrade is taking place along the downtown waterfront (pictured above) with the addition of Overlook Walk, a breathtaking pedestrian bridge and viewing deck that will soon connect with Pike Place Market and other attractions in downtown. Here’s a blog post on the topic from last summer.) While there were 5.8%

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Click to expand any image or graphic from my newsletters and blog posts.) Others are specializing in the design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as detached backyard homes (also known as “ mother-in-laws ”). The national trend for new construction, however, is generally moving in the opposite direction.

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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. >> A full 19,396 apartment units are under construction in Seattle metro, according to a Q2 report from Berkadia, a U.S. . = Zoning laws in the U.S.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

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. in 2023 for single-family homes. There is nothing like a win-win, clearing available inventory while opening new doors for people in the market for a new-construction home. figure of 8.3%.

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 11, 2024

Louis Sullivan, the so-called father of high-rise construction design, once said: “The skyscraper establishes the block, the block creates the street, and the street offers itself as a riverbed to the stream of life that flows through the city.” (The rate is likely higher in Seattle but stats were elusive.) more last year.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

We have enjoyed working with many of you this year and providing informative stories and features in this newsletter as well as on the Living the Dream blog and social media platforms. at this time in 2023 (quite optimistic!). The story will be added to my Living the Dream blog on Tuesday (Dec. Scott Real Estate. 19) at 10am PT.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In a colorful April 2023 segment , Oliver said: “When you introduce for-profit companies to find problems in your neighborhood, things can change fast. The builder prepays the interest due to the mortgage company, which is typically a bank or credit union partnering with the construction company on the project. in Redmond.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2021

I have covered this topic both within the newsletter and on my blog and hear from people in real estate about their frustration over the lack of significant action. Developers opted to pay fees to the city totaling $68M instead, funds that help construct affordable homes in other parts of the city. POTENTIAL TAX SAVINGS. to $789,000.

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Will Springer Realtor

JUNE 9, 2023

ft. >> Nationwide one in every 4234 housing units had a foreclosure filing in April 2023, according to ATTOM. Another 14,716 units are under construction and more than 25,000 are in the planning stages, meaning they will likely start construction within about a year. Wichita, Kan., earned top marks, offering a 1463 sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 9, 2021

A new door improves curb appeal, adds modern technology to the house and, based on my observations, doesn’t make as much noise as older models! Construction is underway on the 48-story, 459-unit, ultra-luxe residence with about 70% of inventory presold (minimum 5% down at signing). Target opening is spring/summer 2023.

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MARCH 11, 2024

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. In response to mounting concerns, the state enacted measures in 2023 to enhance transparency in premium increases and grant policyholders more time to adjust. rise in 2022-2023.

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MAY 5, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Appraisal Institute President, non-lender appraisals, Changing state appraisal laws, Fannie modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! == $4.9 CDT on May 5.

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