Housing Wire
APRIL 24, 2024
2006 is when Zillow came out with their Zestimates and with that, they started to very slowly provide to the consumer a more transparent way of understanding the market, and how to see not just the value of their home, but also what their neighborhood was doing and how prices were going up and down,” Saunders said.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2024
In some markets, the answer is increasingly yes. In recent years, insurance companies have pulled out of some markets altogether after sustaining massive losses due to wildfires, flooding, and other climate-related disasters. And in some condominium markets in Florida, home values are taking a hit as insurance premiums skyrocket.
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Housing Wire
APRIL 6, 2021
” Navigating Closing Struggles in 2021’s Purchase Market. Elaine Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State, described it as a “win-win-win for home buyers, the business sector and the government sector in making the mortgage closing process less time consuming, less stressful, and even more secure.”
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Prior to the advent and widespread use of title insurance, before taking title to a property, the buyer required that the title be free of any rights, interests, liens or encumbrances of others for which the buyer would be responsible for. We haven’t seen any real data based on the conversation that it is going to save money. “It
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Unlike other insurance products where most of the upfront cost is marketing, the upfront expense for title insurance is related to conducting a search of public records to underwrite ownership and lien risks. The buyers purchased title insurance, which turned out to be an excellent investment.
Berkshire Hathaway
AUGUST 30, 2022
Besides the purchasing price, your budget should also include other costs such as renovations, structural and environmental assessments, downtime during transitions, legal fees, realty commissions, taxes, and contingencies. Investigate the Real Estate Market. Assess the Seller’s Motivation. Avoid Getting Emotional.
D Fritz Appraisals
JUNE 15, 2021
The First-Time Buyers Incentive can lower your monthly mortgage payments. As explained by the National Housing Strategy, the First-Time Home Buyers Incentive is a program that lets you borrow 5% or 10% of the sticker price of a home. There are two options, 5% or 10%, depending on what you qualify for as a buyer.
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