Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

There are still plenty of buyers interested in this area. In fact, we had (number) offers, which means there are still ready, willing, and qualified buyers eager to make an offer! Buyer’s agents who can find their clients a home that’s not even on the market are instant heroes. Are you considering selling your property?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Led by venture capitalist firm Signal Fire as well as existing seed investors Y Combinator and DN Capital , Accept.inc said it plans to use the funding to scale its platform, double its team size and enter new markets. The home is then sold back to the buyer at the same price that it was purchased for.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

While some real estate agents and brokers prefer to work with homebuyers, others decide to specialize in working with property investors. Both niches have their advantages and disadvantages, but here’s why some people prefer working with investors. Pros of working with real estate investors. Deals can be expedited.

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Hank Miller Team

APRIL 4, 2022

It’s also part of buying a home; successful home buyers embrace risk. "Measured "Measured risk” is a good way to summarize how buyers need to think right now as conventional tactics are simply not effective in this market (4/22). Frequently these are buyers from higher priced areas with pockets full of cash.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Notably, the market has contracted as fewer buyers can afford to purchase in today’s market with the rise in interest rates and the continual rise in home prices. One way to understand the competitiveness of the market is to look at buyers who are waiving contingencies. All cash buyers now stand at 24%.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

497 BOSSCAT 1,175% 2018 Digitizing home inspection data to create instant repair estimates for homeowners and real estate professionals. 533 ReBuilt 1,096% 2015 Vertically integrated marketplace helping homeowners sell their unwanted property and real estate investors find great off-market deals. 4,105 FirstCloseFirstclose.

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BiggerPockets

APRIL 21, 2021

Hiring a professional inspector is an essential part of the home-buying process—but all home buyers and investors should know how to quickly assess a property's condition. Here's what to look for during your walkthrough.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

In that case, potential buyers will lay down an ‘as-is’ offer, which means they will acquire the home in its current condition. Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. Buyers may walk away from the purchase.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

HousingWire recently spoke with Raj Dosaj, head of real estate at CAPE Analytics, about how CAPE Analytics is providing this data and working with investors to grow their business. HW: What are some challenges facing investors as they pertain to valuation and property characteristics?

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Real estate markets across the country are normalizing, but the industry is still incredibly profitable for new and experienced property investors. However, finding specific properties is still a challenge for investors, even in these lucrative markets. The first barrier many investors encounter is finding properties.

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Hank Miller Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Coming off the frenzied Atlanta 2021 real estate market, it's hard to imagine things could get tougher for home buyers, but they are. Home buyers are rushing to buy ahead of additional rate and/or rent increases, some will be trapped on the hamster wheel of renting. How do home buyers get their offer selected? Is that smart?

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2022

Naturally, this has forced buyers to seek lower price points or has completely eliminated them from the market. Increasing DOM is not necessarily correlated with decreasing prices, but it does mean buyers will have more choices and will be able to regain some bargaining power in negotiations. Take a recent example of mine. 1] [link].

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

In turn, builders are offering concessions, such as offering lower-priced products and less costly features, in hopes of luring in buyers to the market, the report noted. Brokers noted that the softer market is (slowly) shifting back toward a balance between buyer and seller. However, housing affordability worsened.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Like you, as a real estate agent, I have prepared many reports analyzing pricing trends to help provide guidance to buyers, sellers and investors alike. For buyers , it can help them determine if the property they’re interested in is priced correctly and if it is a sound purchase.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 10, 2023

Whether you’re an experienced real estate investor or a first-time homebuyer , it’s extremely important to have a full understanding of the problems surrounding defective drywall, and what to do if it’s found in the house you’re purchasing. Repairing contaminated drywall is expensive, complex, and time-consuming.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Aerial drone inspection of Lennar’s Westview housing development Miami, Florida. We believe this lack of existing homes on the market is pushing prospective buyers toward new homes, bolstering sales and construction,” he added. Taken by Felix Mizioznikov. Also helping to propel new-home sales is a huge deficit in existing homes.

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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. There are more buyers waiving due diligence and purchasing homes "as is" than ever before. The buyer is spending money and possibly losing the deal.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

You may already be aware of iBuyers and what they have to offer prospective home buyers and sellers. But for those who want to understand what all the hoopla is about and what it entails for buyers, sellers and agents alike, here’s what you should know. What Is An iBuyer? iBuyers aren’t active in all U.S.

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Empire Appraisal Group

MAY 11, 2023

NEWS & MEDIA sturti, E+, Getty Images Source: Some Homeowners Regret Pandemic Purchases | Florida Realtors Some Homeowners Regret Pandemic Purchases By Devan Markham A number of people who bought homes during the bidding wars – often foregoing inspections and making offers sight-unseen – are discovering problems with the property.

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Mashvisor

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

When a buyer discovers them during an inspection, the situation becomes even… Can you sell a house with foundation problems? It is difficult to sell a house with foundation issues.

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PennyMac

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Selling a House As Is Selling a house as-is means the homeowner will not make repairs or renovations before selling it to a buyer, even if the home has structural concerns or is in poor condition. Other cash buyers, like investors, may also be ready to buy your house quickly.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Land investors choose land to buy in Ohio for many reasons. With a land contract, the seller provides the land buyer with the loan, instead of an institution. The loan is structured for the buyer to pay a down payment and repay the seller in installments. You must perform land buyer’s due diligence. Land auctions.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 18, 2022

Rising interest rates - if a rate sensitive buyer failed to lock a rate, the slightest increase can result in loan declination. At that point, the buyer simply fails to qualify and cannot purchase the home. Contingencies - we're rapidly seeing the return of due diligence, inspections, appraisals and the like. Can Sellers Sue?

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 2, 2021

In real estate, buyers and sellers must be knowledgeable to make informed decisions. Learn how you, the real estate investor, can avoid the bank and make an agreement directly with the seller. A land contract, also known as a land installment contract, is an executory financing agreement between a seller and a buyer.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Also, find out what benefits the new tax bill brought to the commercial real estate industry, particularly for Ohio investors; these benefits might motivate you to make that buy decision quicker than you thought! For CRE investors, the cap rate is a way to determine the property’s ROI potential.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MAY 18, 2022

In commercial real estate, return on investment (or ROI) is the amount an investor profits from a property sale after all expenses are deducted. What a great selling point to a potential buyer! That said, prospective industrial real estate buyers prefer that the property be usable immediately. Consider going solar.

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Selling a house “as-is” in Texas, means the buyer agrees to buy the home in its current condition. A buyer might check the box in the contract that says they are purchasing the home as-is. Yet, most buyers are still going to do their due diligence and get the home inspected before closing.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Especially if the repairs are on the interior since assessor’s usually do not make interior inspections. Several years ago, an investor hired me to complete an appraisal of one of their single-family rental properties. I explained why a full interior inspection is better. The assessor may not be aware of these repairs.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

This trend changes the landscape for real estate investors and house flippers. For people who want to try house flipping as a new real estate investor, there’s an opportunity in the market. Both types of investors can benefit from an increasingly wide segment of the tech sector that has built up to serve house flippers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

The property had been purchased for a price in the mid 50’s by an investor, two months prior to my appraisal. I was told by the investors, in an email that they sent me, that since they purchased the property two months ago, they updated the kitchen and bathroom, installed new flooring, a new furnace, and a new roof.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many potential homebuyers and investors overlook bank-owned properties, but for buyers who take the time to understand the REO process, these homes can be a significant opportunity. REO properties are attractive to homebuyers or real estate investors for several reasons. Step 4: Refine Your List of Lender-Owned Properties.

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Empire Appraisal Group

MARCH 16, 2023

These conversations are dicey in normal times, and even more so as the market shifts in favor of buyers. Gone were sound practices like inspections, appraisals and even contingent offers. Gone were sound practices like inspections, appraisals and even contingent offers. Even investors are shying away from the marketplace.

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Realtor

MAY 15, 2023

The appraisal also protects you as a buyer. “For a hybrid appraisal, the inspection, sketch, and photos are completed by a third party,” says Matthew Love , a HUD/FHA-approved Certified Residential Appraiser at Real Estate Bees. Deciding between a hybrid and traditional appraisal lies with the lender, not the buyer.

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Commercial appraisals are relied upon by property owners, buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders to make informed decisions. These appraisals are valuable tools for property owners, investors, and lenders, helping them make informed decisions about sales, refinancing, property tax assessments, and estate planning.

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On Q Financial

MARCH 4, 2022

An individual investor can buy out the loan before it defaults, with the profits going to the original lender. This includes learning about the different types of auctions, how to bid, and what to look for when inspecting a foreclosed home. Some foreclosed homes may also be sold through private sales.

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

After completing the sale, the listing agent, the buyer’s agent, and each agent’s broker share the commission. Commercial real estate agents are the go-between for all interactions involving the buyer and seller of a property. Buyer’s Agents. What Are the Two Roles Commercial Agents Fill?

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Listing Spark

MARCH 19, 2024

Investors who flip houses for a living have two choices in responding to this trend: Accept lower returns: If you have cash to spare and love flipping homes, you can make do with decreased profits. Alternatives like flat-fee MLS listing services or maintaining a robust waiting list of buyers make a difference.

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