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Housing Market Tracker: Still no spring inventory lift

Housing Wire

Last week was relatively calm for the housing market after the fiasco of the banking crisis. Housing demand grew and inventory levels fell again while mortgage rates rose. Here’s a quick rundown of the last week: The 10-year yield battle continues as bond yields rose early in the week only to close below 3.50% on Friday.

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Appraiser Liability Risks

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. As we all (should) know, any person or company. can sue you for any reason at any time.! A home modified for handicapped access?

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Quality Adjustments for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on adapting to changes in appraisal, appraisal volume, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Contemporary Home in the Hamptons (NY) for $27.5M Notice I didn’t say I wanted to build a court to increase my property’s value. Excerpts: Five bedrooms, 7.5

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What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMC layoffs, adjustments, your business voicemail, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == 11 of the Most Remote Homes in the World From the “Loneliest House in the World” to the smallest inhabited island, these homes are as beautiful as they are secluded.

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Existing home sales are still too hot

Housing Wire

In recent articles, I have written that although current sales data for the U.S. Growth in home sales in recent months, I proposed, was primarily due to the catch-up demand from the stalled sales during the worst weeks of COVID-19. We have had 30 straight weeks of over 20% growth on average, compared to last year.

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What the surge in COVID cases means for the housing market this winter

Housing Wire

In a previous article, I identified infection rates during the winter months as one of the economy’s high-risk variables. The housing heat months for the MBA purchase application data are from the second week of January to May’s first week. Remember, this metric is forward-looking by 30-90 days. +16.

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Appraising Solar Panels

Appraisal Today

The article is worth reading. A savvy underwriter or reviewer might wonder why the appraiser didn’t consider the cost and income approaches… To read more click here My comments: Good, practical advice. Solar for homes is everywhere now. I recently spoke with Mark. He knew everything! He has been teaching the classes for a long time.