Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

If necessary, consider updating your plumbing to meet modern standards and reduce the risk of future issues. Consider modernizing your electrical systems to meet current standards and accommodate the renovation's needs, including outlets, lighting and load capacity. Skilled labor shortages can hinder your project's progress.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. With shifts in existing and pending home sales, new home sales, construction activity, and economic indicators such as inflation and mortgage rates, appraisers are navigating a complex landscape. built in 1825 Excerpts: 8 bedrooms, 5.5+

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MARCH 28, 2023

That question centers around whether they prefer new construction to a pre-existing house that has had previous occupants. Advantages and Disadvantages of New Construction According to Realtor.com, one-third of all homes on the market are new, i.e. recently built with no previous inhabitants. Drawbacks exist alongside benefits.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Liability, Bias, reviewers with little experience, GSE modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. acre lot A spectacular midcentury modern home, cantilevered 16 feet in the air, recently hit the market for $3 million in Oakland, CA.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Builders began construction on just under a million single-family homes in 2020. Just more than 4,000 homes went under contract last month across all home types in King, a 4.3% The contemporary design by Curtis Gelotte includes rounded edges, modern kitchen and baths , private outdoor pool and views of the Seattle skyline to the west.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It’s been on and off the market since 2014, four years after a lengthy construction project there was completed. What Fannie Says About 3d Printed Homes in Announcement SEL-2023-08September 6, 20233D printed homes are an innovative building technique that brings efficiency and potential cost savings to new home construction.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

= 32% of Homes for Sale in the Fourth Quarter Were Newly Built — Just Shy of the Record High Redfin reports new construction has taken up a growing share of the for-sale housing pie because homebuilding has increased and the number of individual homeowners selling has decreased. Nationwide, 31.8% That’s comparable with 31.9% Lee Miller.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes. . :< Iconic Malibu CA Masterpiece – Airbnb $1,950 per night Excerpts: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.51

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Once again, modern brain-body science jumps ahead and teaches me things. At first glance, it might not register that most of this modern-industrial home in Northern California was built in a factory, delivered by a truck, and assembled on-site. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 6.89

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JANUARY 26, 2024

However, new construction back then really struggled, but today in light of so many sellers sitting in the existing market, builders have been thriving. Current listings and especially homes in contract show current market conditions. The problem with listings and homes in contract is that they are not closed sales.

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APRIL 26, 2024

What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining? The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased to 7.24 The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.75

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JULY 28, 2023

bath 4,000sqft 0.35acre lot, Pending sale This futuristic home is new construction that took years to design and build made of steel frame construction cantilevering in what seems to be thin air. Tired of working for AMC/lenders with their UAD, forms, “modernization”, words to not use, etc? There is none of this!

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MAY 26, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B Some appraisers feel that lenders should not provide them with the purchase and sale contract.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Catskills Modern: ‘Sleeve House’ Highlighted by Charred Wood Exterior. Excerpts: An extremely modern home with an equally dark exterior is now available in Ancram, NY. Architect Adam Dayem designed the unique 2,500-square-foot residence, which was completed in 2017 after several years of construction. 2,500 sq.ft.,

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

Though the hotel never came to be, the lobby, which appears to grow out from within the rocky overlook, was constructed. It’s quite amazing how the midcentury modern style has endured, persisted, and reemerged. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 7.40 percent from 7.53

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.93

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GoForrmz

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

For the 2022 survey, Service Council interviewed field service technicians from 32 distinct industries, with the most represented being: healthcare, automotive, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, and industrial equipment manufacturing.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

Vugrin was the protegé of organic architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg during the 1980s when construction began. The finished mansion took nearly twenty years and its distinctive style is simultaneously primitive and modern, blending well into the high desert landscape. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 5.90

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Originally constructed in 1973, an 1100 ht.sq.ft. addition in 2011 expanded its footprint and modernized its features also adding a 4-car garage. Additions may be constructed, outbuildings added, and zoning regulations updated. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 7.36

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In my city of 78,000 population, there are over 10,000 buildings constructed prior to 1930, including many classic Victorians. the price of the Naples compound was justified not only because of the size, location, and yacht basin, but also because it would be difficult to construct such a property again. baths, 2,973 sq.ft.,

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JUNE 17, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Excerpts: the 14,500-square-foot modern home where almost every room offers an excellent view. USPAP and the Contract. Therefore, they say, keep the contract!

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Portland Appraisal Blog

JULY 27, 2019

It is connected to the east side of the city via four bridges and boasts some of the city’s modern skyscrapers—including the John Ross Tower , Portland’s largest residential structure. There has been relatively little new construction in the neighborhood with ~5.8% of all sales having been new homes.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Resembling a modern French Chteau, it features a freshwater lake, manicured gardens, and three levels of luxurious living spaces. A local lender gave me an appraisal assignment on the proposed construction of 7 units in the city. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.91

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 11, 2022

This year’s “cold down” is stark, with 36% fewer new listings and about 26% fewer homes under contract (Pendings) for all King County home types combined as well as single-family structures alone – and that’s simply from October to November. A little more than a third of inventory is under contract. Plus, don’t miss the outdoor pool.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Modern valuation progress requires three things: 1) a clear definition of “what is a comp?” My comments: George continues on his long-time quest to really modernize residential appraisals, not just designing another type of online report or speeding up the appraisal process with AVMs and desktops. To read what more, click here.

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Movoto

MARCH 25, 2024

For self-employed individuals or freelancers, most written work contracts should suffice. The best way to approach this task in the modern world is to simply download all the items you’ll need and save them in a folder with sensible names. A prequalification (or at least a well-constructed budget) helps you: Target your search.

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GoForrmz

AUGUST 26, 2022

This can be as simple as implementing digital signature forms for student housing contracts, or as complex as building tech-centric study lounges for students. A Focus on Sustainability Modern college students have been found to put greater importance on the sustainability practices of their universities.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

Builders are trying to catch up and, according to federal officials , there are more housing units under construction today than at any time in the last 50 years. Homes considered “affordable” tend to be at or below 80% of median family income levels and only 23,877 units have been constructed across the state since 2020 – about 3.3K

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JULY 29, 2022

It sits in the Sarasota beachfront neighborhood of Lido Shores, an area that’s a haven for modern architecture. This is actually about fewer buyers getting into contract. Weakening purchase applications trends in recent months have been consistent with data showing a slowdown in sales for newly constructed homes and existing homes.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

Our urban area accounts for about half of the city’s economic activity, and the Seattle Chamber noted that rising office vacancies coupled with less construction could lead to $2B in decreased revenue. We certainly see that in all forms of residential real estate – from new construction to finding items for the home.

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MAY 19, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on hybrid appraisals, business tips, UAD info from Freddie, Fannie modernization, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.39

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The contract price and appraisal value will need to line up or the buyer will not be able to get a loan to pay for the property. Older homes may have unique features or craftsmanship that adds to their value, while newer homes might have modern conveniences and energy-efficient technologies.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The real estate appraisers of old used to network more, market their services, and sell themselves more than today’s modern appraiser,” remarks Mark Skapinetz, an independent real estate appraiser in Georgia who operates a 100 percent non-lender appraisal firm. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 5.66

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MAY 5, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Appraisal Institute President, non-lender appraisals, Changing state appraisal laws, Fannie modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. That is why at first it seems that the construction of living space within such premise is impossible.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2022

All this tech construction gives new meaning to IT architecture! “A Another 1350 are under construction with delivery in the next two years, including the high-end Avenue Bellevue. BY THE NUMBERS. >> The average size of a newly constructed single-family home is now 2524 sq. million sq. That’s up from 2333 sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

They have also been spending oodles of money to shape their residences to meet new living needs – modern and spacious, when possible – as households live in their homes for longer. month backlogs of contract work, as of Q4 (latest data available), which is down from the peak of 4.8 Owners are investing about $475B ( yes, billion!

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