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How will mortgage rates impact seasonal inventory in 2024?

Housing Wire

How will mortgage rates impact seasonal inventory in 2024? This is due to demand rising late in one year, pushing through the early part of the next year and preventing inventory growth. Also, when mortgage rates rise, the inventory peak happens later in the year. But at least it’s positive!

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What do economic trends mean for housing in 2023?

Housing Wire

This article is part of our ongoing 2023 Housing Market Forecast series. The Federal Reserve ’s ongoing war against inflation remains a source of uncertainty for interest rates and for broader financial markets. It has also increased the likelihood of a modest recession later this year. To register, go here.

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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Non-lender appraisals, dealing with lender hassles, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = $36M Beachfront Beauty on Maui Hawaii Excerpts: What exactly makes this oceanside manse on Maui so desirable? The house is like a piece of art.”

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Appraiser Countersues Alleged Discrimination

Appraisal Today

But since late 2021, a number of similar lawsuits have popped up—from North Carolina to Maryland. Alongside his counterclaim, Lanham has also filed a Motion to Dismiss Connolly and Mott’s initial claim, arguing that they have failed to show any facts that support he discriminated against them. Tate-Austin v. Connolly & Mott v.

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Opinion: Who will buy the mortgages?

Housing Wire

Supply and demand — when demand is low, MBS prices will drop at sale and the corresponding yields will rise. Late last year, Laurie Goodman, the famed MBS expert and a leader at the Urban Institute in Washington, penned an article in Barrons to explain why rates were so high.

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Appraisers: What should you have in your car?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMCs, appraisal business, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. Lot values up. Similarly, the Middle Atlantic division recorded a strong rise in lot values and set a new record with half of lots priced at or above $90,000.

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Appraising Short-Term Rentals/Airbnb

Appraisal Today

Two articles by Julie on my website: Residential Appraisals and Airbnb Income? Excerpts from the article : Don’t get caught like a deer in the headlights! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Cubicasa, Desktops, FHA, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Just Say No!