Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

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. We’ve all also heard ad nauseum that USPAP is a minimum standard. That’s where the trouble begins.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 23, 2024

Whether you’re reading this within a few short days of its early 2024 publication or years later, the truth still holds: Buying a home in Seattle/King County is challenging. Oh, and others are sitting on the fence about whether to take that big step toward homeownership. for several years. Are you sitting down?

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 8, 2023

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you might be wondering how to get the best possible price for your property. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the top 10 benefits of getting a pre-listing appraisal, shedding light on how it can help you make informed decisions and maximize the value of your property.

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Genworth MI Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Recently, the rural housing landscape has sparked discussion about its lending, affordable housing availability, housing shortages and outreach to underserved demographics. In 2008, Congress passed the Housing and Economic Reform Act. Low housing density. Relax, underwriters, it’s just rural. of the U.S.

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Genworth MI Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Recently, the rural housing landscape has sparked discussion about its lending, affordable housing availability, housing shortages and outreach to underserved demographics. In 2008, Congress passed the Housing and Economic Reform Act. Low housing density. Relax, underwriters, it’s just rural. of the U.S.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on New CA bias classes, 2024 New Years resolutions, 2024 goals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M

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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Whether it’s searching homes for sale online, finding information on neighborhoods/schools, or simply getting advice on how to buy/sell homes. Real estate blog. Building an online lead generation strategy is very similar to building a house. If your real estate website is your foundation, then your blog is the framing.

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Movoto

JANUARY 29, 2024

Homeownership is important to many Americans for various reasons , and most begin their journey with the same question: “What credit score is needed to buy a home?” Throughout the following, we’ll examine the minimum credit score to buy a house for the most popular kinds of loans. What credit score is needed to buy a house?

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 12, 2024

Selling your home no longer means you have to put up yard signs, organize open houses, or even hire a listing agent. Using this strategy doesn’t just save you money; it also meets the needs of today’s homebuyers and makes it more likely your home will be visible precisely where the house shopping process takes place.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Non-lender appraisals, dealing with lender hassles, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = $36M Beachfront Beauty on Maui Hawaii Excerpts: What exactly makes this oceanside manse on Maui so desirable? The house is like a piece of art.”

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that the baseline conforming loan limit will increase a record 18% to $647,200, which is an increase of $98,950 from $548,250 in 2021. December 10, 2020. home price. The average price is still up year over year for October, by 10.6%. What to Know as a Buyer. Additional Resources.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie March Update, Bias and not using time adjustments, Climate change effects on risk and values, answer your phone if you want more appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Excerpts: 10 bedrooms, 14.5+ Excerpts: 10 bedrooms, 14.5+

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on residential fee appraiser testifies at bias hearing, what happens to Fannie complaints, Why I love real estate appraising, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Concrete Chateau Artisan Rising From a Lake in Miami FL Is Available for $21.8M million.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

Worried about selling and buying at the same time? There are questions about housing market health and what the market is actually doing. Make sure they have a lot of experience, specifically with assisting people selling their current homes and buying new ones. ARE YOU A "WANT-TO-BE" SELLER IN 2022?

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 15, 2022

When Will the Housing Market Change? So if someone bought a house in early January of 2021 and put 20% down, they would have nearly 40% equity in the home by the end of December. So if someone bought a house in early January of 2021 and put 20% down, they would have nearly 40% equity in the home by the end of December.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Example #1: Superadequate custom fireplace Example #2: Superadequate 12-car garage To read more, Click Here My comments: Although the blog post references luxury homes, this can occur anywhere. How to Account for a Superadequacy By: McKissock Excerpts: What is superadequacy? Per The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th Ed.,

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The Robert Weiler Company

JULY 7, 2022

If you have been an avid investor over the last few years, you know there hasn’t been a better buy than Columbus real estate. What does this mean for buying an apartment building? Whether you’re investing in an apartment building or want to buy apartment complexes, the outlook looks great! According to the U.S.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Prospective buyers and sellers watched this one out from the sidelines, leading to King County sales activity hitting lows not seen since 2010 at the heart of the housing crises. We asked this question in last year’s blog post and, perhaps not surprisingly, the answer is about the same today: It depends. Um, bye-bye!

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Movoto

MARCH 27, 2024

While not the most common lending scenario when buying a home , some buyers can qualify for select mortgage loans with no down payment. As a first step, understanding the basics of mortgage loans can help prospective buyers sort through the criteria of different options on the market to bring clarity to the decision. Let’s take a look.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In my 20s, I lived in my van for a few years and parked it near my surfer friends’ house in Santa Cruz, CA. 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. A very good analogy to appraising.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In this blog post, we’ll go over the pros and cons of selling as-is in Texas. So, if you’re thinking about selling your house in Texas, keep reading! So, if you’re thinking about selling your house in Texas, keep reading! We’ll discuss these throughout this blog post. How can that be possible?

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Movoto

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In short, there are many details to consider when buying a home – having knowledge of the various options will help to empower buyers before taking steps to get pre-approved for a home loan. Conforming loans adhere to limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) , with a 2024 limit of $766,550 for most single-family homes.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 20, 2022

To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Retirement, real estate market changes, ANSI, Appraising luxury homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. By Jamie Owen. I was really at a dead end here.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

When you receive an ROV request, some recommended steps to take include: 1. Identify ROV content to determine next steps – take the time to analyze the content of the ROV to determine what specifically is being requested of you (the appraiser) and what level of information will be needed to respond to the requestor of the ROV.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 24, 2022

With that in mind, fortify your home like the castle it is with these 13 wildfire-repelling steps. With that in mind, fortify your home like the castle it is with these 13 wildfire-repelling steps. 2 Check Fire Extinguishers And if you don’t have them, buy a few. #3 How do most homes ignite during a wildfire?

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

The typical seasonal spring in its step has been replaced by a slow shuffle as the Seattle/King County residential market tries to find its rhythm in a challenging economic environment. You can’t buy what’s not for sale! How’s the market, you ask? Where are all the sellers? The inventory may not be there, but the demand sure is.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Flood Factor rating system, developed by the nonprofit First Street Foundation, works on a 1-10 scale: 1 — minimal risk 2 — minor risk 3 to 4 — moderate risk 5 to 6 — major risk 7 to 8 — severe risk 9+ — extreme risk The consumer-friendly Flood Factor site , recently renamed to Risk Factor, lets you search by property address.

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DataMaster

AUGUST 25, 2021

Housing Costs Keep Rising! The rise in the cost of housing has many Americans worried. As housing consumes an increasing percentage of a household’s income, other areas of individual and family lives are negatively affected. Buying a House. Introduction. Rent Rates. Rent continues to rise! Washington, D.C.

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DataMaster

AUGUST 25, 2021

Housing Costs Keep Rising! Introduction The rise in the cost of housing has many Americans worried. As housing consumes an increasing percentage of a household’s income, other areas of individual and family lives are negatively affected. Buying a House In the last year and a half, home prices have risen to record highs.

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DataMaster

AUGUST 25, 2021

Housing Costs Keep Rising! The rise in the cost of housing has many Americans worried. As housing consumes an increasing percentage of a household’s income, other areas of individual and family lives are negatively affected. Buying a House. Introduction. Rent Rates. Rent continues to rise! Washington, D.C.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The figure was 70% only 10 years ago. These private, rule-setting associations – of which there are more than 350,000 in the nation – are growing in number but they should also be a waving caution flag to Fair Housing watchdogs. Here we are again, facing a protracted geo-political battle that has repercussions around the globe.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 5, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Appraisal Institute President, non-lender appraisals, Changing state appraisal laws, Fannie modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!!

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! Description of photo above: Elliðaey, Iceland Located on Elliðaey, an island within the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, this home is often given the unofficial nickname of the “World’s Loneliest House.” We need a good Appraiser PR Campaign!

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When it comes to buying commercial real estate – both across the US and here in Columbus, Ohio – the diversity of enterprises and sheer size of the industry can be staggering. Buying Commercial Real Estate Is Not One-Size-Fits-All. In fact, according to the US Energy Information Administration, there are an estimated 5.9

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Quicken Loans

MAY 12, 2021

There’s no other feeling quite like the sense of accomplishment that comes with buying a home. To make your transition easier, we reached out to professional movers and companies that specialize in meeting your new-home needs to get a step-by-step checklist of everything you need to do before you move. 2 Months Before The Move.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

Almost since the start of the pandemic, homeowners have been spending more time enjoying their low-financed houses and condos. years, according to recent data, when it was only about five years just before the housing market crash of 2007. Owners are investing about $475B ( yes, billion! Owners are investing about $475B ( yes, billion!

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