Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

The good news for appraisers is that most of these clauses are simply restatements of common law indemnification principles, i.e. that when one party (in this case the AMC) is harmed by the actions of another (the appraiser), there is an implied obligation on the part of the wrongdoer to reimburse the harmed party.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sometimes, however, an attractive lot for home building might actually sit in a commercial, agricultural, specialized or industrial zone. Whatever the likely prospects for re-sale, this matter should be addressed before the land is prepared for construction. Construction Permits, etc.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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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Zillow

MAY 4, 2016

Whether you're buying your first home, looking to build one, or trying to make use of some free space, mother-in-law apartments (also known as accessory dwelling units or secondary units) are a great investment - even if you’re not planning to have relatives move in.

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 12, 2022

More Raleigh residents live in an owned home than a rented one. As supply chain issues cause construction material prices to soar, buyers are more likely to consider purchasing a resale home vs. a new construction home. 4,840 new apartments were constructed in Raleigh throughout 2021. is renter-occupied.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JUNE 15, 2021

You receive a 10% incentive of the home’s price of $200,000, or $20,000. If your home value decreases to $150,000, your repayment value will be 10% of the present value (or $15,000.). You are considered a first-time homebuyer if: You have never purchased a home before. Am I A First-Time Homebuyer?

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Eppraisal

MARCH 11, 2021

Given the changes in state laws and municipal ordinances, keeping abreast of the rules governing accessory dwelling units is becoming a full-time job. Sometimes, established home builders are creating new ADU divisions within their organizations. Each of Blackline's designs is conceived in consultation with the customer.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 9, 2021

Architectural Digest offers a simpler description: "An accessory dwelling unit is typically described as a self-contained structure on the same property as a single-family home." These explanations are fairly general because the precise criteria for what makes an ADU is most often determined by state law.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Inviting an SFR lawsuit Invitation Homes earlier this year failed to convince a judge to dismiss a pending whistleblower lawsuit filed against the company in federal court in San Diego that alleges it made improvements at scores of properties in California without first securing required building permits.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 9, 2024

NEW LAWS AFFECT HOME BUYERS Washington lawmakers last year set out to make our corner of the country one of the most consumer-friendly real estate environments anywhere. They voted to allow up to six dwellings in areas close to transit and up to four in other areas that previously only permitted one home per parcel.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 10, 2024

Another requirement of the settlement mandates that buyers must enter into a written services agreement with a broker before touring homes – or “as soon as reasonably practical,” according to current Washington law. Insurance companies may argue, however, that the costs are simply increasing along with home values.

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Assurance Financial

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Increased construction: Large influxes in new housing construction often result in buyer’s markets — just because homes are being built doesn’t mean there will be buyers interested in them. However, due to the local government’s development laws, the supply remained low.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In this monthly newsletter, we have called for a generational response to the housing shortage, particularly to address the near-absence of affordable homes. And one solution to this worsening issue is an examination of our restrictive zoning laws in urban areas. The argument for zoning laws is straightforward.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 11, 2023

Some developers are delivering smaller homes in the form of four- and six-plex townhomes on a parcel of land that once featured a single-family house. Others are specializing in the design and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as detached backyard homes (also known as “ mother-in-laws ”).

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

Most zoning laws grant units up to 1000 sq. Also known as a mother-in-law or cottage, the dwellings can offer viable housing to younger buyers seeking to save for their first home or enable seniors to age within a familiar neighborhood. . >> SmartAsset analyzed more than 300 of the largest U.S. Everett claimed the No.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

C to P (Construction to Permanent Loan). If you are building your home, you typically need to first take out a construction loan, not a traditional mortgage, to fund the cost of building the house. A construction loan is typically a short-term loan that only pays for the cost of building a house. DTI (Debt-to-Income).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Even in states that may have comparatively lower home values than some of the hotter markets across the country, higher home prices are eating into the budgets of individuals and families to the point where lawmakers recognize a need for action. Some issues become a horseshoe,” he told the outlet. “We

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