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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? The process of buying a new home may sound intimidating. With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

I have also done many relocation appraisals, done before the home is listed. What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? The underwriter revealed that the tool uses a ‘Census Block Grid’ adjustment (CBG) to evaluate comparable property values. You are “graded” on how close you come to the sales price. percent from 7.13

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

A local lender gave me an appraisal assignment on the proposed construction of 7 units in the city. Even tract homes are still interesting to me. Potential homebuyers are quite sensitive to these rate changes, as affordability is strained with both higher rates and higher home values in this supply-constrained market.”

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Too many appraisers?

Appraisal Today

Construction started in 2001 and took three years to complete with two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a swimming pool. “Americans have seen home values rise at record rates over the past few years. from 0.51 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans. percent from 5.33 percent from 4.93

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

COVID-19 and subsequent government actions have dumped gasoline on wealth inequality in ways that we don’t fully understand yet. However, in real estate, it should make the value of the assets larger in dollar terms. If the main growth in personal income came from the government, can’t they just do that every year?

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home

Eppraisal

For those blessed with the capacity to purchase a home, a number of choices abound: geography, number of bedrooms, attached/detached garage, finished vs. unfinished basement etc. That question centers around whether they prefer new construction to a pre-existing house that has had previous occupants. Drawbacks exist alongside benefits.

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What Impact Will the Infrastructure Bill Have on the Housing Crisis?

Appraisal Buzz

Though the federal government has yet to pass legislation directly tackling the current housing crisis, some bills may affect it indirectly. Experts consider a price unaffordable if the owner or occupant spent 30% or more of their monthly income on the home, with one in seven households spending over half of their income.