Lamacchia Realty
OCTOBER 25, 2023
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND THE 2023 MARKET In March 2022, it was clear that the market was changing from a frenzied post-pandemic scene to one where it was assumed that rising mortgage rates would slow it down and help inventory finally rise back up. In the graphic to the right, you can see this more clearly.
Lamacchia Realty
JUNE 21, 2022
Now, months later, with rates up nearly 100% from the start of the year- January mortgage rates were hovering in the low to mid 3’s and this week reached 6.28%- diminished buyer affordability is causing a big downshift in demand. Rising prices weren’t favorable but with historically low mortgage rates , they were still affordable for buyers.
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Lamacchia Realty
AUGUST 3, 2021
Though there were several months through winter and spring that it never seemed possible this year, the market is slowly beginning to be less competitive for buyers. But if the home has been available long enough, it’s time to consider adjusting the list price to gain more visibility from more potential buyers.
Birmingham Appraisal
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Understanding the Role of the Real Estate Appraiser When a home buyer finds a home they would like to purchase and have the need to obtain financing they will work with a lender. The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the market value shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible.
Birmingham Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The market area that the property is located in can definatley support the price but does the price truely reflect the market value of that specific property or does it reflect what a super motivated buyer with available funds is willing to pay? For buyers, it could mean a potential bargain. There is a difference.
Portland Appraisal Blog
APRIL 14, 2019
You, the seller, the buyer, the lender—heck, even the mailman, are all shocked the deal has fallen apart. We’ll have to cut price or find another buyer. It’s important to note that we’re in this situation in the first place because we didn’t get a cash buyer. What just happened? 3) Bargaining—I can fix this! It’s not fair.
Appraisal Today
APRIL 14, 2023
For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.”
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