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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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VA Appraisals and Fee Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Mortgage Bankers Association advocated for the proposal. as a Model for Appraisals. by Isaac Peck. Excerpts: Step Above the Rest. It’s not a secret that being on the V.A. appraiser roster is a coveted position for most residential appraisers. So, what exactly makes the V.A. so special? Rocha (V.A. appraiser) says the V.A. My comments : V.A.

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VA Update for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

There’s been a lot of buzz about measuring homes to ANSI standards in the appraisal industry–what can you tell us about the VA’s stance on ANSI? I wrote a long article about VA in the past, available to paid subscribers. Is the VA looking at these types of valuations and what are some of the considerations? What’s new at the VA?

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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. =. Appraisers: What should you have in your car? Excerpt: Here are a few items: Screwdriver: A screwdriver has many uses. To read more, click here. My comments: Good tips!

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

The $180B kitchen and bath market is leading the home-improvement charge and, despite economic headwinds for many households, industry experts see no end in this modernization movement. Instead, industry pros are pointing to a lack of skilled tradespeople required to install kitchens and baths as the primary cause for delays.