Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

We’ve all witnessed the housing market slowdown that has occurred over the last year. Across the country, homes are spending more days on the market as interest rates rise. The “same old listing presentation” and tired marketing tactics aren’t cutting it for agents looking to win listings in today’s competitive and tight market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Mortgage demand picked up in recent weeks due to rates declining to 6% levels and a massive backlog of homes under construction, as mentioned by HousingWire ‘s lead analyst Logan Mohtashami in a recent column. At least not in the foreseeable future, unless another pandemic would create favorable conditions for the housing market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

After months of slogging through a string of disappointments, Patrick turned to a renovation loan and started looking at fixer-uppers. He got his house, albeit with cabinets that hadn’t been updated in 25 years. Most buyers want a move-in ready home, and few want to put up with the hassle of hiring a contractor.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Are you planning on renovating your home? What to Expect When Undertaking These 4 Common Home Renovation Projects. When home improvement gives way to major renovations, the implications can be more impactful than you might realize. However, you must be aware of your budget and timeline before committing to a kitchen renovation.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

The nation’s housing industry has entered a new normal in which the dynamics of the market appear perplexing — marked by high mortgage rates and high home prices, along with shrinking mortgage originations. So, finding those opportunities, rehabbing and returning them to the market solves part of the [inventory] problem,” Carlton said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

The housing market has undergone a significant transformation over the past two years. While a booming market kept brokers busy in 2021, the 2022 housing market has been underscored by rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitical turbulence. Lee Smith: EVP, President of Mortgage.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Atlas Real Estate and DivcoWest declared last week that they will spend $1 billion “acquiring and renovating homes in high-growth states including Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah,” according to a press release. Another partnership of asset management giants has announced a major investment in single-family rental homes.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Are you planning a home renovation to increase your property's value or preparing to sell your home in the future? Home renovations can be exciting and rewarding but can also come with their fair share of challenges. Plumbing Issues Plumbing issues can be a major headache during a renovation.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2023

The program provides direct loans to Native American veterans and veterans who are married to Native American non-veterans to help with the purchase, construction or renovation of a home on trust land. The program is separate from the broader VA loan program that is available to all veterans.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

The White House announced that President Joe Biden will call on lawmakers in the House of Representatives and the Senate to address a series of housing issues in his State of the Union address, which will be delivered to a joint session of Congress and televised nationally on Thursday night.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Mortgage rates in the 6% range have frozen the housing market, forcing loan officers to find business outside their wheelhouses. This month, she is lucky to have $2 million in her pipeline thanks to closing deals on a construction loan, a condo and a vacant lot. Housing prices started to inch down in July, but were still 14.5%

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 25, 2023

One of those objectives may be to make renovations on the home now when you can still safely – and, we trust, affordably – manage the projects before being too busy playing pickleball, volunteering your time or traveling the world. All estimates are associated with the Seattle metro market.)

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2023

Nearly every loan originator is fixated on going after the purchase mortgage market in 2023 following a brutal 2022 — a year in which even some of the top producers saw their origination volume drop to 20%. Read on for more about Gallo’s business strategies for 2023, his general take on LO compensation and prospects for the housing market.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. KEY RESOURCES: Study Of How Previous Pandemics Affected The Real Estate Market.

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McKissock

AUGUST 14, 2022

The housing market has cooled since the intensity of the post-pandemic real estate rush, but the seller’s market we experienced has left us with plenty of discussion about what the nation’s housing inventory looks like. Housing Inventory So Low? Need for New Construction. Construction Workforce Concerns.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Yet swelling house prices go far beyond new construction and that is good news for the owners of existing homes. However, inflation takes a toll on the price of renovations, a variable that will very well influence the bottom line.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2021

The National Association of Realtors says the current state of the housing market is absolutely “dire,” the consequence of a housing shortage 30 years in the making. According to the lobbying group, construction of long-term housing fell 5.5 trillion gap in housing market investment from 2000 to 2020.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

So many visitors have stopped by over the years, that they renovated the area to make it more visitor friendly, with better parking and a nicer observation area. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. It is likely that the market data just doesn’t support the price. It is free to visit.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 5, 2021

Our summer has a bit of a different feel than it did a couple of weeks ago, and Murphy’s Law is in full effect as we are also in the middle of a first-floor renovation, including a kitchen remodel, which my wife has reminded me for years that we were overdue for. She’s a tough cookie, but this situation has been tough on her.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Desktop appraisals arrived in March of 2020, allowing the housing market to keep humming while many stayed indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Allowing appraisals without a walk-through was one of several flexibilities the Federal Housing Finance Agency allowed in light of the pandemic.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

What’s the difference between a newly constructed home and a hundred-year-old home? When developing an opinion of the market value of a property, what appraisers are really measuring is how much depreciation a property has suffered from, and more specifically how much depreciation the improvements on the land have depreciated.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As we enter the final weeks of 2022, the national real estate market is catching its breath. Some markets remain in flux, others have started to level off already. Atlanta is one of the steady ones, and housing inventory in Atlanta will not jump in 2023. Atlanta Housing Inventory Everything must be kept in context.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Options for a Forever Home Some people may decide to renovate their homes when contemplating where they will age in place. It’s a great way to stay in your current house while incorporating different accessibility upgrades. It’s also wise to consider the possibility of constructing your own forever home.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 11, 2022

The housing market has been a roller coaster ride since COVID-19 began, and it hasn’t shown signs of stopping in 2022. Here are some buyer relocation trends to watch out for in 2022’s hectic real estate market. Millennials Still Prefer Renovating. More Second Home Purchases. 2021 to Jan. Greater Demand for More Space.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

I’m always looking for something new == The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: March 2024 Housing Market Insights By Kevin Hecht, March 28, 2024 Excerpts: In this installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht, uncover March 2024 housing market insights, plus key takeaways for residential appraisers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

With housing generally unaffordable compared to its neighbors, Aspen has provided some housing for teachers for decades, but it doubled down on this effort in the last two years – spending $40.8 million over that period to acquire 52 units and renovate several of its 50 existing units.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Renovation loan assessments.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Last year might best be described as a risk-prone atmosphere for the single-family rental sector and the related fix-and-flip market. We didn’t call it a bear market, but we did call it a lack of liquidity, which I think is more accurate,” said L.D. In 2023, the landscape for home flipping across the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

That key source of affordable housing inventory: distressed properties sold to third-party buyers or repossessed by lenders at foreclosure auction. Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 11, 2022

Can they provide insight into today’s housing market. 10:33 – Why having the right partner is important if you want to get into investing or building new construction with hard money lending. However, the degree of difficulty on a fix and flip is lower than difficulty on a new construction. Episode highlights.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The single-family rental (SFR) sector and its close cousin, the fix-and-flip market , are now essentially treading water in an environment of high interest rates , approaching 8%; high home prices; and a dearth of home-purchase inventory. That’s particularly true for mom-and-pop investors across both market segments.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

In March, President Biden unveiled a number of initiatives aimed at making housing more affordable during his State of the Union address.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 18, 2021

Regardless of whether you’re purchasing a new house or revamping your mortgage, getting an appraisal is a critical part of the process. During a home appraisal, a professional determines your home’s worth before putting it on the market. Construction. Local market. Local housing market trends.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 18, 2021

Regardless of whether you’re purchasing a new house or revamping your mortgage, getting an appraisal is a critical part of the process. During a home appraisal, a professional determines your home’s worth before putting it on the market. Construction. Local market. Local housing market trends.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2020

Additionally, remodel volume – a subset of maintenance that includes renovations, additions, and alterations – increased 2.59% while spend decreased 1.59% year over year. Last month, Buildfax estimated if single-family authorizations and existing housing activity continue to gain, new construction could stabilize in the Fall.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The property has 8,282 sq ft +/- of living space, with an additional 1,114 sq ft +/- in a guest house or ADU. The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap October 2023 October 27, 2023 Excerpts: The real estate market is constantly evolving, and staying current with trends and shifts is essential. baths 3,597 sq.ft.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

The option is not available for second homes, investment properties, cash-out refinances, construction loans, multi-unit properties, renovation loans, condos, co-ops or manufactured homes. Lenders leapt at the opportunity to conduct appraisals remotely, especially in the northeastern part of the country.

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