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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. Appraisals are required for homes financed with any type of mortgage. Getting approved for a mortgage depends largely on the outcome of an appraisal. Mortgage lenders want to make sure the property is worth the sale price. Not necessarily.

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Seller impersonation fraud threatens American homeownership

Housing Wire

With real estate inventory at a near-record low, buyers seeking a place to call home are facing stiff competition as bidding wars continue to be commonplace. According to a recent survey, 73% of real estate firms reported an increase in seller impersonation attempts this year. We can reverse this trend.

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Mike Fratantoni on MBA’s 2022 mortgage market forecast

Housing Wire

We’ve had the sharpest and yet also the shortest recession in history, record-low mortgage rates leading to record origination volumes, and record home prices as housing demand far outstripped supply. How will the Federal Reserve respond to economic developments in 2022, and what will be the impact on mortgage rates?

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Remember liar loans of a decade ago? Those same people want to do away with appraisers.

Miller Samuel

My friend and appraisal colleague Ryan Lundquist and I authored a petition on change.org to point out the growing wreckless behavior that is enveloping the mortgage process. There’s a proposal from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury Department not to require appraisals for some mortgages under $400,000. Ever heard of straw buyers?

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Demystifying Closing Costs: What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Expect

Eppraisal

Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, understanding these costs is essential for a smooth transaction. Let's delve into the intricacies of closing costs, what they entail, and how they impact both buyers and sellers. Closing costs are fees and expenses associated with finalizing a real estate transaction.

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Seattle’s already-hot real estate market is exploding

Housing Wire

Here’s what to expect in the mortgage application process. Buying your dream home starts with being a well-prepared buyer and beginning the mortgage application process before you even look at homes. cities determined that Seattle is the top market for real estate agents to currently work in.

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What Impact Do Renovations Have on Appraisal Value?

Birmingham Appraisal

These types of improvements can help buyers choose your home over another similar one that may not have the same pop that yours does. Maintenance improvements can have a stronger impact on the marketability of your home because buyers may look at a home that has a new roof or HVAC system and factor this into the equation.