Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Top State for 2022 Home Value Increases | Florida Realtors Fla. Top State for 2022 Home Value Increases By Dylan Abad Analysis finds Fla. home prices rose 17.27% last year, the most in the U.S., But in last-place Idaho, values sank 0.18%. The 17.27% change in value outpaced every other state in the nation.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2021

Rocket Homes Real Estate , a real estate affiliate of Rocket Companies , is being investigated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for possibly violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) when it charged fees for referring Quicken’s mortgage clients to real estate agents, according to officials.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For decades, disruptors and innovators in the residential real estate industry have been trying to chip away at the near monopoly that Realtors have had over home sales. This turned out not to be an overstatement – and its possible abolition is opening the doors to entirely new ways to buy and sell homes.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

year-over-year increase in home values. Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. That demand has stretched appraisers, Richardson said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

Inversely, data from Zillow showed for-sale inventory climb the highest in four major real estate markets – Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and New York. ” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. . ” Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2021

When Zillow first came out, real estate appraisers would often hear “Zillow says my home value is…” This is usually followed by a cringed face and sigh. First off, we think Zillow has done a very good job of distinguishing the most impactful differences in a home’s value. Thank you Zillow!

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 22, 2023

The world of real estate has undergone a technological transformation over the past 10 to 20 years, with Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) emerging as powerful tools for property valuation. It's not uncommon to find agents using them as part of their marketing, as a first step of introduction to a potential client.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For the past couple years, homes have been selling fast and home values have been increasing at record-breaking rates. The inventory of listed homes on the market has been historically low. In many markets home sellers no longer have the leverage they did a few months ago.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

Home Value Of My House: Tips for Pricing Your Houston Home. Asking yourself, "What is the home value of my house in Houston"? Use this Houston home valuation tool from HoustonProperties.com. Value Your Home. Planning to sell your home but overwhelmed with all the steps to take?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2022

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. The “Queen city of the Ozarks” needs more homes. One issue that comes from this, Curbow said, is that buyers are afraid to pursue their dream home. San Diego, California.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

For instance, in the subject’s market, a mountain view could significantly impact the demand and marketability of a vacation condominium home. 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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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. Type of foundation.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re selling your home to begin a new adventure or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 26, 2022

What Is A Buyer's Agent? What is a Buyer's Agent in Real Estate and do I need one when buying a home? We have all that answered and more If you are wondering if you should use a Buyer's Agent the answer is easy, yes. At Raleigh Realty we have some of the best Buyer Agents and Realtors on our team.

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Eppraisal

JULY 19, 2022

In many states across the country, it is required to have an attorney's representation for real estate transactions. Unsure if you should hire an attorney to represent you in your real estate transaction, ask your real estate agent or mortgage lender.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 30, 2022

There is a lot of news in the media about the real estate market starting to cool down for sellers and balance out for buyers. Offer Market Price Buyers still need to offer at least market price for a home, perhaps higher. Home values are still going up. The Appraisal Appraisers are becoming more cautious again.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Be Prepared for an Appraisal for a Positive Impact on Your Home’s Valuation. Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. How Do I Get Ready for the Appraisal on My House?

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Knowing how to price your home correctly isn’t rocket science, but it’s still tricky.    Property Valuation Your home value is the primary determiner of your asking price. Search real estate listing sites to find suitable candidates. Pay attention to rental inventory, too.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

There are two ways in which home values can be estimated by real estate professionals. A comparable market analysis can be prepared, or an appraisal can be performed. The average consumer may not know the difference between the two, however, home buyers and sellers need to know.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

But how do rainbows relate to real estate transactions? In a real estate transaction, everyone has a different view. There is the owner of the home, who has a view of what they feel their home is worth. Buyers have their view of how much they are willing to pay for a home. So, they sold their home.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, the real estate transaction can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Each step will get you closer to a successful home closing. Part 1 of our next two posts will dissect the real estate transaction from the buyer's perspective.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The real estate market is still hot and there are currently more buyers than homes available for sale. So far in this year's fall real estate market, home values continue to rise. Despite the super seller's market, appraisers are protecting the mortgage companies' interests.

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East Coast Appraisal

MAY 24, 2023

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. Home appraisals are a way to determine the value of the home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In metros across the country, decade after decade, pre-internet and post-internet, buyer agents almost always get 2-3% of the sale price, paid by the seller, the researchers note. and relied on salaried agents rather than commission-paid agents, who typically cost sellers 5-6%. One of the researchers, Will Fried, had a hunch.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

William_Potter/iStock Even if you’re new to this whole selling-a-house thing, chances are good you’ve heard of a home appraisal. And if you know just a little about the process, you know that the appraisal—a value put on your home by an objective third-party expert—can make or break your home sale.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Selling your home can be profitable in today's seller's market as home values have risen significantly this year. What's taken many sellers by surprise this year, however, is that some homes haven't been appraising due to these higher sales prices. Here are a couple of tips on what to expect during an appraisal.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 26, 2022

The real estate market is starting to show signs of balancing. In fact, home values are still rising. Price Your Home More Strategically Buyers have been pricing their homes higher and higher over the past two years. Prepare Your Home to List Sellers may have to do more to prepare their homes for sale.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Earlier this week we explored the real estate transaction from the perspective of the Buyer. We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. If a buyer calls you directly or knocks on your door, refer them to your listing agent. Your agent will guide you through this.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Boston – The First District’s residential real estate market continued to weaken in September and October … Closed sales were down over-the-year in all reporting markets (which exclude Connecticut), representing a moderate deceleration in sales for single-family homes and a substantial deceleration for condos.

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Realtor

JANUARY 23, 2018

Luke Sharrett for The Wall Street Journal When Blackstone Group LP wanted to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars to buy foreclosed homes after the housing crash, it needed a quick, inexpensive way to value thousands of houses the investment firm already owned and was offering as collateral.

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Realtor

JANUARY 23, 2018

Luke Sharrett for The Wall Street Journal When Blackstone Group LP wanted to borrow hundreds of millions of dollars to buy foreclosed homes after the housing crash, it needed a quick, inexpensive way to value thousands of houses the investment firm already owned and was offering as collateral.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

Appraising Fixer Uppers Excerpts: We’re all familiar with the term “fixer-upper.” The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” In my MLS “contractor special” is often used.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Although a standard for measuring square footage isn’t in place, it is important to be as precise as possible when calculating a home’s square feet, as that number can impact home values. Square footage guidelines also tend to vary from state to state. Which tools should I use to calculate the square footage of a house?

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A Zestimate incorporates public, MLS and user-submitted data into Zillow’s proprietary formula, also taking into account home facts, location and market trends. It is not an appraisal and can’t be used in place of an appraisal.” -via The way a REALTOR® determines real estate market value totally different than how Zillow does.

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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

William_Potter/iStock Even if you’re new to this whole selling-a-house thing, chances are good you’ve heard of a home appraisal. And if you know just a little about the process, you know that the appraisal—a value put on your home by an objective third-party expert—can make or break your home sale.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

AndreyPopov/iStock Buying real estate often requires some serious haggling between home buyer and seller, to arrive at a price that they’re both willing to accept. If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. What appraisers do.

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