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July: Market Update for Housing Marketers

Housing Wire

July saw whiplash mortgage rates and our audience followed economic news very closely. But we also saw some resiliency, with companies expanding loan products — especially cash out and home equity— and shoring up their mortgage servicing rights. The post July: Market Update for Housing Marketers appeared first on HousingWire.

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When borrowers ‘ghost’ their servicers

Housing Wire

Goldstone’s case is not related to the world of bad Tinder dates, where the colloquial term “ghosting” is popularly used when someone cuts off contact without warning or explanation. Goldstone is an executive at a mortgage servicer company trying to reach out to homeowners. “We Larry Goldstone is tired of being ghosted. of the U.S.

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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers. It is human nature.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

To read more, Click Here My comments: The article also discusses bias. 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. I’ve seen this happen.

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Appraisers Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates 

Appraisal Today

The Surfing Appraiser Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates By Mark Buhler Excerpts: Riding the waves of the appraisal profession can result in a range of outcomes and emotions over time. Most workers in America do not have the same opportunities for success and advancement that appraisers have.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on all cash sales, bad bank, FHFA/Fannie, speaking at real estate agent meetings, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Retired Racer’s Magnificent Mountaintop Mansion Roars Onto the Market for $24.8M. I posted about this about a month ago.