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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. In a bad mortgage environment, these are areas of opportunity for lenders MSR market picks up in Q3 where Q2 left off: Hot. Much like we saw in June, July’s most popular sponsored content centered around how to grow despite turmoil.

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Do Appraisal Gap Clauses Impact Appraisals?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Appraisal gap clauses have become relatively common in recent years due to many homes being sold at prices that market data does not support as being the market value. In this hot market, it’s not surprising that this type of clause is being written into some contracts. But not always.

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October Newsletter-Happy Halloween!

DW Slater Company

This year has been unlike any other and that certainly includes the housing market. The markets in North Texas appeared to have paused when the pandemic began but the demand for home space combined with low inventory has put upward pressure on prices. Real Estate Market Charts. Here are the latest numbers in our markets.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Public record updates at its own pace. To read more, Click Here My comments: The article also discusses bias. Features include a pool house haven, a 5,000 sq ft guest house that can be utilized as a rejuvenation center, and a cantilevered spa with an indoor/outdoor pool. That’s where the trouble begins. Systems fail.

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Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Home in Texas? An In-Depth Analysis

Listing Spark

The Texas real estate market, like the rest of the nation, is evolving. While market dynamics have indeed changed, key indicators suggest that it’s still an excellent time to sell. “The housing market has tilted sharply in favor of sellers amid increasing demand and ongoing low housing inventory.”

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Appraisers: Be Careful with Your Words

Appraisal Today

by Dave Towne Excerpts: Appraisers, on July 17, 2023, a document from Freddie Mac was circulated to numerous appraisers around the US which identified certain words and other info that can be considered to be ‘BIASED’ in appraisal reports. I wrote about the July 17 Freddie announcement in this newsletter’s June 16, 2023 issue.

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VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals

Appraisal Today

The use of a Desktop Appraisal may allow an appraiser from outside the market area, but with appropriate credentials for the jurisdiction of the property, to complete the assignment when no local VA fee panel appraiser is available.”. I wrote about the VA in my July 8 email newsletter. House with trees growing inside!