Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The real estate market has been on a crazy ride for the past few years. Frankly, much of my work has been time-consuming for many reasons, including trying to measure different markets in this interesting time. In the meantime, I had a chance to interview Anastasia Corjan, who is the Senior Marketing Manager at CubiCasa.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2023

Whether you believe the worst market conditions are now behind us or that the coming months will remain turbulent, there’s no doubt that title related businesses will need a combination of thrift, ingenuity, innovation and persistence to be successful for the foreseeable future. Will it work well with your new clients in that market segment?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” Yes, the process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers , home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company, and possibly others is complex.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Identify business deductions Every business has ordinary and necessary costs, such as office equipment, marketing , accounting, and insurance , that are tax-deductible. For instance, you might also work at a coffee shop, co-working space, and meet clients in their homes.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

Chief Operating Officer Rob Lux was named co-CEO for operations, technology, business development, client management, human resources, and legal. Meanwhile, Jim Daras, who will also serve as president, will be the co-CEO for banking, capital markets, finance and risk activities.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers. financial system.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

The proposed rule will implement quality control standards that govern AVMs used by originators and secondary market issuers in valuing the real estate collateral securing mortgage loans. However, any regulation should consider the practicalities of model risk management and its potential unintended consequences. the trade groups state.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

In a down market disrupted by the commission lawsuits, agents and LOs are considering working in a dual capacity. As the engines of the housing and mortgage markets continue to sputter due to higher interest rates and fewer buyers, industry innovators are looking for ways to get their company’s wheels off the ground.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. To protect your clients’ interests, and reduce your own risk exposure, check out our highly-rated course, Know the Code: Your Guide to the Code of Ethics. Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Now, real estate professionals champion the cause of buyers, managing over 100 tasks in each transaction to ensure their clients’ best interests are served. The low supply of available inventory and the fast pace of the real estate market means desirable properties might be off the market before a buyer can view the homes on their list.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

There were no severance packages, and even health insurance was canceled retroactive to May 2022, leaving some on the hook for huge medical bills. We are no closer to being paid and he had the capital to open up Smart Rate Mortgage,” said a former employee who requested anonymity due to an ongoing legal case.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2022

I like that title has a legal aspect to it, but I also like that we are able to talk to people and get to know them a bit through their transaction. But I like that there is a balance between legal stuff and people. Luna: I definitely stumbled into it. I was originally interested in doing journalism or law.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

More than a few real estate agents will roll their eyes and sigh when asked by a client, upon the signing of a sales contract, “What’s next?” The process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company and possibly others is complex. in question.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The objective is to build relationships, understand the needs of potential clients, and position yourself as a go-to resource when they are ready to buy or sell real estate. By dedicating time and effort to prospecting, agents not only sustain their business but also contribute to a healthier real estate market and community.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

a brokerage that lists and markets properties for sellers, allowing them to decide if they wish to compensate the buyer’s broker. I’m simply stating that in this new world, you have to be thinking about how you are going to look at how market conditions are going to dictate that.” I don’t know. You sit down an do a presentation.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

Before that Yankowski was president and CEO of Executive Title Insurance Services. There, Allen developed strategies for capital markets clients including Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank , as well as managed engagements and provided solutions for FHFA , OCC , HUD , Freddie Mac and others.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

And the market has gotten much darker over the last few years. After six years of no enforcement actions and a rapidly declining housing market, RESPA attorneys believe some in the industry may be more willing to test the boundaries. “I The same happens with concert or sports tickets as a marketing opportunity.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

She ensured the association continued to provide networking and educational opportunities to the title insurance industry within the new platform. After the onset of the pandemic, Gottheim helped ensure the title insurance industry was deemed an essential business. WFG reports its highest volume months ever during Q2 and Q3 of 2020.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Kully previously worked at the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a senior attorney, in the legal division at Fannie Mae and as a partner at K&L Gates. For the first HW+ spotlight, we’re featuring Kris Kully, a partner at Mayer Brown. HUD had, and continues to have, so many dedicated experts (unsung heroes!)

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

All facets of real estate transactions, from appraisals and advice to financing and insuring, are highly regulated. Trying to innovate using an end-around will likely not only fail in the long run, but it may also land you in legal hot water. At this point, you need clients. But are you doing it within the rules? Very regulated.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2023

Defunct Long Island-based Sprout, led by industry veteran Strauss, informed hundreds of workers it was closing its doors on July 6 after a sharp rise in mortgage rates saddled the company with loans it was unable to sell to investors in the secondary market at par. million and has started a new mortgage company.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

While ChatGPT has almost become a caricature of itself or a buzzword, AI solutions are already making a huge difference in the world of real estate, and not just with marketing materials or basic communications. Most know that AI will soon be a standard tool for communications and basic marketing tasks.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. I recommend having some information about your experience and skills, but also some resources that will be helpful to potential clients. Everyone’s market is different.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Among buyers who were eligible for FHA or VA loans, 20% of realtors said their buyer clients have not considered VA or FHA because they do not want to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) (21%) or they are worried their offers will be less competitive with these options (19%).

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2023

Our clients still have no comment,” Marc Wenger, an attorney for the defendants Sprout, Recovco and Strauss at Jackson Lewis P.C. The company also canceled health insurance coverage retroactively to May 1, resulting in several lawsuits against the lender. The lender is also the target of lawsuits from former business partners.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

For instance, access to good parking may be necessary if you will have clients coming in and out. Your first step should be to write up a plan for your business that will help guide you as you figure out things like finances, marketing, and administrative tasks. What if you feel you need more business skills?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. Due to today’s booming housing market, the appraisal process may take anywhere from days to weeks to complete.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A former marketing director at Residential Home Funding Corp. Georganne Youngclaus, the former marketing director at RealFi, filed a civil lawsuit against a group of top male executives at the lender, alleging that they engaged in “severe and pervasive patterns of mentally and physically abusive conduct” from May 2016 through July 2020.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Another larger player in the space, Progress Residential , recently postponed a securitization transaction due to difficult market conditions. And yet another big force in the market, FirstKey Homes , is pulling collateral out of a 2021 securitization deal.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

I have never done an “official” ROV for a lender, but I did not like any lender clients objecting to my values. There is administrative time involved, as well as legal factors. Look, some people really hype this topic and use it to magnify doom, but let’s talk about the market that actually exists. They start the row.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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Real Quantum

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Maximize the Value of Your Appraisal Firm, an Interview with Peter Christensen of Valuation Legal. After years of cultivating client relationships and building expertise in the markets they serve, this is a tremendous loss of value. Valuation Legal. About Peter Christensen, Attorney-Principal of Valuation Legal.

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Since a lease agreement is legally binding, you should have a commercial real estate lawyer review the document first. A commercial real estate lease agreement is a legally binding document between a lessor (landlord) and lessee (tenant) for the use of a commercial rental property. What is a commercial real estate lease agreement?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Quicken Loans Mortgage Services is proud to partner with a diverse set of brokers, which broadens the pool of potential clients they serve together. Now is the time to double down on diversity and inclusion efforts. Presented by: Quicken Loans Mortgage Solutions.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

“And so, because of that, we had to make our agents independent contractors and terminate their pension plan and health insurance.”. Some agents, like ones at RE/MAX , even pay the brokerage fees for office space and marketing tools. They provided me training, and marketing, and covered mileage.”. Trust the process.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 15, 2024

Real estate investors face a lot of challenges, even in Texas markets that are showing a strong ROI for flips and sales. Some of the dominant challenges in the recent real estate market are financing or upfront capital requirements, deciding on a liquidation strategy, and dealing with market fluctuations.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JULY 1, 2021

It’s imperative that agents not only understand the fundamentals of the appraisal system but also follow the best practices for communicating with appraisers, especially while navigating today’s market. Don’t tell the appraiser your client needs a certain value, for example. Agents can also explain why some sales are not comparable.

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