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State of the mortgage industry half-time report

Housing Wire

And one in four NextGen homebuyers stated that their biggest challenge while buying a home was a lack of understanding. Distrust : Consumer trust has fallen across all sectors of business and government in the U.S. The future isn’t human versus machine on home values. Their research shows the U.S.

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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 One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining? The underwriter revealed that the tool uses a ‘Census Block Grid’ adjustment (CBG) to evaluate comparable property values.

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

The first time physically going through the home was really breathtaking,” he says. Resembling a modern French Chteau, it features a freshwater lake, manicured gardens, and three levels of luxurious living spaces. from 0.65 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans. percent the previous week.

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The End of Lender Appraisals?

Appraisal Today

The censorship is part of a march toward what appraiser and podcaster Phil Crawford has coined “universal basic home value” – a utopian vision among idealogues in which government technocrats dictate the supposed value of a property using algorithms and machine learning. percent from 6.87 percent from 6.90 percent from 6.80

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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. 39 billion to modernize transit. $17 These investments could significantly raise home values if made in the right areas. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dedicates $1.2

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

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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. These are the very drivers of their appeal -- no aging, no wear and tear that often diminish home values. Drawbacks exist alongside benefits.

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SFR with ADU or Two Units?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, VA, flood and fires no insurance, retirement, few lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination $22M Modern Mansion on 130 Acres in Napa Has Its Own Cabernet Vineyard Excerpts: 6 bedrooms, 6.5+ Risk to Home Values.