Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Why an Organized Workfile is Your Best Defense By Craig Capilla Excerpts: We all know that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set the baseline for what must be included in a workfile. To read more, Click Here My comments: The article also discusses bias. That’s where the trouble begins.

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APRIL 24, 2024

The “Sunshine State” is an appealing place for all kinds of folks, hence why people moving to Florida cite all kinds of reasons for their relocation. So, why is everyone moving to Florida, and what keeps them there after relocating?? So, why is everyone moving to Florida, and what keeps them there after relocating??

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Appraisal Today

JULY 8, 2022

Mortgage Bankers Association advocated for the proposal. non-lender appraisals, hurricane with and surge risks, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. doesn’t use Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). has a program that encourages the use of trainees. s Tidewater Program is fair to all sides. My comments : V.A.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Even in the extreme conditions of COVID-19, my general premise on housing economics predicted that the two variables with the most influence — demographics and mortgage rates — would hold up the housing market. The 10-year yield and mortgage rates. That range dictated that mortgage rates would roughly stay between 3.5%-4.75%.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2022

As the 10-year yield broke above 1.94% and mortgage rates rose, we saw the impact on housing data. Since the summer of 2020, this has been my main talking point on what can cool down housing ; it’s a 10-year yield above 1.94% , meaning rates above 4%. Currently, home sales are falling like when rates rise. housing market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This article is part of our 2022 – 2023 Housing Market Update series. Mortgage Rates In January, rates were hovering in the 6% range. Inflation and CPI have been leading to lower overall interest rates — specifically mortgage rates. Our data shows that mortgage rates are going to be key this year.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

In reality, as we talked about many times on HousingWire, housing data was going to moderate, find a base and work from that COVID-19 surge in the data. months at the current sales rate. The new home sales market is doing its slow and steady dance upward, which is typically the case as long as mortgage rates stay low.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

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. ==. Mortgage rates have declined in recent weeks, but are still hovering above 6%,” said Redfin Economics Research Lead Chen Zhao.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A big part of my work since the end of 2020 is explaining to people that housing data was going to moderate because the make-up demand from COVID created a surge in sales that is very abnormal. Mother demographics and low mortgage rates can crush a lot of American bear’s hearts as they did in 2020 and 2021. million and 6.2

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Houston Properties

MARCH 23, 2022

While the Fed has started raising interest rates, there’s no sign of inflation slowing down any time soon. Fixed-rate mortgages are paid back in “cheaper dollars”. For investors: rents typically follow the inflation rate. Benefit #2: Fixed Rate Mortgages Paid Back in “Cheaper Dollars”. Get PDF Now.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 12, 2024

Mixed economic numbers have turned that smile upside down among interest-rate watchers, as inflation persists and employment stays healthy. This divergence of data put the mortgage market on its heels over the past several weeks and essentially reset rates after trending lower in December and January. Rates zipped above 7.0%

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 11, 2023

Pending sales are one of our favorite housing market data points – along with the number of mortgage applications and new listings – to track buyer intent and market intensity. Speaking of which, applications for mortgages rose four consecutive weeks before falling a bit during the days leading up to the Easter/Passover holiday.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

The national office vacancy rate stands at 16% through March , up from 11% at the end of 2019 – just before life changed for you, me and the world. Measured differently, monthly worker foot traffic in downtown is 48% of 2019 levels , the highest rate of activity since the start of the pandemic. Office vacancies in U.S.

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