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ATTOM: Share of Properties That Are ‘Equity Rich’ Decreased in Q1

Appraisal Buzz

By “equity-rich” ATTOM means that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market values. Still, the windfalls are starting to erode bit by bit amid mounting signs that the market is no longer so super-heated.” Home Equity & Underwater Report.

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Off-the-grid deals: Distressed property trends and market insights

Housing Wire

Meanwhile, the average winning bid relative to after-repair value has been rebounding nationwide after a short-lived dip at the end of 2023 — both for foreclosure auctions and for REO auctions. The after-repair value is the estimated market value of a property in fully repaired condition. in Q1 2023.

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Opinion: Pass the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

Housing Wire

The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (Neighborhood Homes) would begin addressing these challenges by developing or renovating 125,000 affordable homes in economically distressed communities. This cost gap all-too-often prevents the renovation of affordable houses that need a great deal of work.

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Offerpad lands $600M more in credit to power iBuying

Housing Wire

The business started buying homes in a few southern markets such as Orlando, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama, and recently moved into Midwest markets including Indianapolis. billion market value. The company plans to expand into additional markets in 2022.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value. Probably not.

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The Appraiser’s Guide to Evaluating Home Value Before You Buy

Birmingham Appraisal

Condition and Age of the Property The age and condition of a home directly impact its market value. Renovations and updates can reduce these effects by increasing a home’s market appeal and extending its lifespan. It’s important to weigh the cost of these renovations against their potential return on investment.

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3 Ways Agents Can Help Appraisers to Be More Accurate

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

We also use the MLS to analyze the market trends and to make market-based adjustments for things such as changes in sales prices, as well as features of a home that have a major impact on market value, like finished square footage, bedroom, and bathroom count, lot size and so on. More on Highest and Best Use!?

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