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Ocwen improves overall reverse mortgage performance despite volume contraction

Housing Wire

“Reverse servicing increased its profitable contribution with higher gains on loans held for sale, even as volume contracted,” said Sean O’Neill, Ocwen’s chief financial officer. We also continue to dynamically manage our owned MSR portfolio to capitalize on differing views of market values amongst top market participants.

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John Davis files racketeering suit against Gary Keller

Housing Wire

and Business MAPS Management LLC as defendants, Davis alleges that the defendants inflated key profitability metrics including company sales and profits to convince individuals to purchase Keller Williams Regions and Market Centers. In addition, Davis claims that franchisees were required to purchase Keller’s books.

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Why Appraisers Don’t Depreciate Land

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated. Books have been written on the subject. Depreciation! Too many appraisers?

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

I would recommend including at least property access, financial outcomes, and potential roadblocks from contract to closing. For buyers, they need a clear understanding regarding booking showings and the implied commitment of time that appointments have. They should be educated on loan costs, contract fees, inspection expenses, etc.

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Just Blame the Appraiser

Hank Miller Team

Books have been written about it, master classes offered and expressions like “he could sell ice to an Eskimo” coined. If the home goes under contract and the appraisal comes in below contract price, a vendetta is set against the appraiser. The art of persuasion, it’s a beautiful thing.

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More Crazy Appraiser Stories!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Graphs and Trendlines, Market Value definition, appraisal forms, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Book Review: Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use by Mark Ratterman, MAI, SRA Reviewer: Joe Lynch.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. My Comments on Market Changes. USPAP and the Contract. Excerpt: But USPAP and the contract have a very unique relationship. 8-minute podcast.