Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As the year dims, all eyes fixate on 2024’s potential: a hopeful dance fueled by dreams of lower rates and a wave of new homes for sale. Here are some of the big questions to ponder in 2024. We asked this question in last year’s blog post and, perhaps not surprisingly, the answer is about the same today: It depends.

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GoForrmz

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Enhanced data capture can help your business stay ahead in any industry In the dynamic business landscape of 2024, where data capture can make or break your company’s future, a strategic approach to data capture is essential for businesses of all sizes and industries.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. It was and is controversial. Try this this bigger oar.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

In this article, we explore nine exceptional real estate lead generation companies that can supercharge your lead generation efforts, each with its unique strengths and limitations.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Geographic Data and Comps, effect of renovation on value, very low foreclosures now, current real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = = $99.5M Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. per month, $24.75

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraiser discrimination lawsuit, waivers, staying positive with slow business, appraiser’s economic forecast, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. The second development in the case is that on March 22, 2024, the attorneys for Drs.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While its expensive setup fee and contract terms may not be ideal for all agents, Zurple’s emphasis on lead quality, lead prioritization and automated nurturing campaigns make it suitable for real estate professionals aiming to streamline the efficacy of their email marketing efforts. Zurple is that assistant you’ve been looking for.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Issuance of agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) is projected to contract significantly over the next two years in the face of a housing-market contraction, but the actual supply of MBS available for purchase in the private market is expected to swell to record levels over that period. trillion by the close of 2024.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We know buyers are eager to purchase properties, as 39% more homes went under contract in January (1719 units) compared with the previous – admittedly quiet – month. Bellevue saw a 68% increase in condos going under contract – or Pending sales – (163) in the past month for a 17% YoY boost. in Q1 2024 (previous forecast: 7.0%) 6.2%

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

FHFA Report: Underutilization of Appraisal Time Adjustments Published: 1/8/2024 Excerpts: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Federal Housing Administration appraisal guidelines require such adjustments whenever market conditions have been changing. over the course of 2024, declining from the 2023 average of 6.9%. baths, 7,455 sq.ft.,

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Five USPAP Myths Dispelled in 2024 USPAP By Daniel A. Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. Excerpts: 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,000 sq.ft.,

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As we enter into 2024, we are stepping out of one of the most turbulent years for real estate in Texas in some time. Buyers had lost confidence in the direction of the market and wanted to wait and see how things would shake out with the FED’s potential rate cuts in 2024. trillion compared to $2.75 trillion in 2021.

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Movoto

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

To help with this process, we’ve put together some helpful tips in this blog you can use as a moving to another state checklist. The post Moving to Another State Checklist (2024) appeared first on Movoto Blog. The anticipation of moving is both exciting and stressful, often producing a profound effect on soon-to-be movers.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 1, 2024

According to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s February 2024 report¹, the single-family luxury home segment is showing promising signs of growth. Even more telling, contract signings for homes priced at $1 million or more have increased by 11 percent over last year, and demand remains high among affluent buyers.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on property data collectors, economic analysis, managing your email inbox, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? 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. April 24, 2024) — Mortgage applications decreased 2.7

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. Answer: No.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, using new construction comps for existing homes, master planned communities, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Thanks to Tom for writing this blog post. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The challenge of pulling comps in 2024 By Ryan Lundquist February 14, 2024 Excerpts: Pulling comps in 2024 is tough. I also have some market recap visuals to unpack what’s been happening in 2024 so far. I wrote that blog after 8 years of experience. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, forms to reports modernization, AMCs, earthquake risk, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == == Rare Coastal Contemporary Manchester, MA, for $9M Excerpts: 5 bedroom, 4.5 April 17, 2024) — Mortgage applications increased 3.3

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie March Update, Bias and not using time adjustments, Climate change effects on risk and values, answer your phone if you want more appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, and types of bias, Scams on black homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. An example of this in real estate appraisal is the purchase and sale contract. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday.

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Appraisal Today

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. = Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Example #1: Superadequate custom fireplace Example #2: Superadequate 12-car garage To read more, Click Here My comments: Although the blog post references luxury homes, this can occur anywhere. In dramatic contrast, my 4 year California Certified General $1,030 license renewal is June 23, 2024 ($275.50 Hopefully will not pass!

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GoForrmz

APRIL 22, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore how GoFormz empowers businesses to embrace sustainability which leads to a healthier planet. Driving paperwork to and from worksites, delivering contracts to customers, and mailing final reports are all part of paper’s carbon footprint.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 1, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on time saving tips, Waivers, Non-lender appraisals, Tax savings, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraiser fights back against bias accusation, ok behavior when taking Zoom CE classes, estate appraisal liability issues, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. percent from 6.80

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page. Catered to real estate appraisers, agents, and other professionals, this monthly blog series helps you navigate the ever-evolving economic environment. percent from 7.17

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on , , VA changes, State Appraisal Board problems, gratitude for appraisers, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == San Francisco Bay’s Red Rock Island is for Sale for $25M Excerpts: Red Rock Island is the only privately owned island in San Francisco Bay.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Federal Reserve recently updated its forecast, hinting at a potential decrease of about 75 basis points (0.75%) in its short-term lending rate by the year’s end – promising news for borrowers in 2024. 1, that requires buyers wishing to work with a licensed real estate broker to sign a services contract. But by how much?

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A pending sale where the borrower is approved with financing and the property appraises for the contract amount and is just waiting to close is much better than one that just went under contract yesterday. The post Housing Statistics for Beginners, Part 3 appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

To read more click here My comment : I Want It!!! == USPAP 2024: The Changes Appraisers Need to Know By: Dan Bradley October 6, 2023 Excerpts: On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). That is the Question!! can add up.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 9, 2024

It was particularly true on the Eastside, where sales surged 52% from February to March and 9% year-on-year (YoY) and inventory narrowed to under a month (29 days) before all homes for sale would theoretically be under contract if no others hit the market. The typical Seattle condo is selling for $587,500, up 5.3% since February and 9.8%

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Our state is at the forefront of improving a document that each buyer and seller receives near the start of the purchase and sale process, and for the first time, our industry will be required to have a contract with buyers. They take effect on Jan.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Modular Homes Data Plates, ADU income, Pickleball courts and other interesting home improvements, , unusual homes, mortgage origination and more! Zillow 2024 Home Trends: What’s a Pickleball Court Worth, Anyway? Or hit the reply button. percent from 7.67

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 30, 2023

Positioned as a boutique luxury residence, Mari offers 138 homes in its 20-story, glass-and-steel structure that is targeting a spring 2024 unveiling. Purchase contracts are already being executed, according to the Polaris Pacific sales team. ———- This blog post is not a paid endorsement of Mari.

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