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HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority by Maria Volkova. They had a young executive team who valued fresh ideas and were not afraid to train inexperienced novices like me. Amanda Hill: There will be a lot of eyes on rising mortgage rates and inventory of available homes for sale.

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HOUSING ‘TRIFECT’ PUTTING SQUEEZE ON BUYERS

Will Springer Realtor

First, let’s set the scene: Housing inventory is shrinking year to year in most parts of the country and there are no signs of significant replenishment over the horizon. As the chart shows, a historically large segment of Millennials is inching toward 36, the median age of a first-time home buyer in the U.S.

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VIDEO: A Look at Gridiron, in the Heart of the Seattle Stadium District

Will Springer Realtor

The brick-clad, steel and glass condo combines seven stories from the original Seattle Plumbing building circa 1903 with an additional five floors of modern living. It has been around since 2018 and about 85% of the 107-unit inventory is sold. Gridiron is imminently unique. Gridiron is not new. And what an opportunity it is.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. to 7% range for mortgage rates and anticipated fluctuations will significantly impact buyer affordability and demand. The settlement does not include the defendant appraiser. Appraisers should closely monitor these trends.

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Appraising Historical Homes

Appraisal Today

This article provides an insight into the appraisal process of historical properties, emphasizing the role of market data, potential buyers, specialized databases, appraisal methods, and the significant impact of preservation restrictions. Sometimes buyers like them and sometimes not. Many people don’t like them. Others are not.

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How To Select the Right AVM in an Uncertain Housing Market

Clear Capital

But due to the pandemic, there’s been a lower amount of inventory or active listings on the market. Buyer booms in places like Boise, Bozeman, and Lake Tahoe have caused housing prices to skyrocket by as much as 30% in the last two years. . Buyers are leaving densely populated urban areas to look for a little more room.

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Tips on appraising new construction homes

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on VA appraisals, appraisal modernization, eliminate VA panel, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Lenders See Considerable Value in Appraisal Modernization. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! By Mark Buhler.