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Mike Fratantoni on MBA’s 2022 mortgage market forecast

Housing Wire

We’ve had the sharpest and yet also the shortest recession in history, record-low mortgage rates leading to record origination volumes, and record home prices as housing demand far outstripped supply. How will the Federal Reserve respond to economic developments in 2022, and what will be the impact on mortgage rates?

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Whether you’re a seasoned appraiser or new to the field, having a better understanding of rural properties is essential for providing credible appraisals. You may have some similar rural experience now! There may be seminars available. What if there are few rural areas near you? It is not hard to learn the valuation factors.

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Study: Houston Real Estate And Inflation

Houston Properties

Study: Houston Real Estate And Inflation. What the historical data tell us about using real estate to hedge against inflation in Houston. Inflation is at its highest in 40 years. While the Fed has started raising interest rates, there’s no sign of inflation slowing down any time soon. Inflation Explained.

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Appraisal Risk and Modernization

Appraisal Today

Fannie New Appraisal Form Modernization. Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie December newsletter, estate appraisals real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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VA Required to Encourage Hybrid Appraisals

Appraisal Today

The mortgage industry has been wanting this for a long time. The mortgage industry has been wanting this for a long time. I still recommend VA to appraisers as they are the only mortgage organization that wants to help the borrower instead of making as much money as possible. By Dave Towne December 21, 2022. Excerpts: The U.S.