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Secondary mortgage market adjusts to higher-for-longer ratesĀ 

Housing Wire

Ben Hunsaker, a Beach Point Capital Management portfolio manager who is focused on securitized credit, said that during the past year, nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) AAA bond spreads have actually contracted from 155 to 135, while agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) spreads have widened from about 118 to 134 over the same period.

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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. Why you need this book Have you ever had to appraise a home with “no comps”? A home modified for handicapped access?

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Opinion: Does your title M&A strategy add up?

Housing Wire

Know thy buyer (or seller). Similarly, if youā€™re making the acquisition, your sellerā€™s motivation should also inform your strategy. The seller whoā€™s simply looking for a payday and who indicates little motivation to help you transition is also signaling to you that the transition may be a little bumpier. Know thyself.

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Hereā€™s What to Know Before Relocating

Lamacchia Realty

To do this, youā€™ll want to book travel arrangements early: flights, cross-country drives, trains, pet travel arrangements, etc. If youā€™re moving long-distance, make sure to use a reputable, insured moving company. Seller Resources. Make Your Travel Arrangements. Hire the Right Moving Service. Additional Resources. April 8, 2021.

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How to Pack Your House Like a Pro

Lamacchia Realty

Packing the Box Itself Spread packing peanuts on the bottom of the box (unless you are packing books). Large furniture gets packed first, then smaller furnishings, and then heavy boxes (such as books or electronic equipment) and light items and clothing last. Seller Resources. Label these boxes ā€œUnpack First.ā€ Happy Moving!

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Moving for a Job? Hereā€™s What to Know Before Relocating

Lamacchia Realty

To do this, youā€™ll want to book travel arrangements early: flights, cross-country drives, trains, pet travel arrangements, etc. If youā€™re moving long-distance, make sure to use a reputable, insured moving company. Seller Resources. Make Your Travel Arrangements. Hire the Right Moving Service. Additional Resources. April 8, 2021.

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Subject Property Location in Appraisals

Appraisal Today

E&O Insurance Update 2022 – Claims, State Boards, Discrimination, etc. 2022 E&O Insurance – Where to Get Insurance, What to look for in a policy, etc. 2022 E&O Insurance Brokers. 2022 E&O Insurance – Where to Get Insurance, What to look for in a policy, etc. June 28, 2022.