Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

Stubborn inflation and high interest rates continue to wreak havoc on the mortgage-origination market, but there is one asset class in the housing market that is arguably flourishing in these hard times – home equity. billion in the fourth quarter of 2021,” a recent market assessment by ATTOM shows.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Austin, Texas might be the hottest housing market in the country. In addition to the same demographic factors driving growth elsewhere — all those millennials buying homes — the number of companies relocating there is a huge draw. year-over-year increase in home values. It is just a super tight housing market.

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Realvals

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Novato, California housing market is accurately depicted in the following charts. The data is sourced directly from the local MLS (BAREIS MLS), providing a comprehensive view of the real estate trends in the market. Bookmark this page if you want to keep up with the trends in the Novato housing market. *.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 21, 2023

A Look at How Market Trends are used in the Real Estate Appraisal Process The real estate market is constantly changing, and market trends play a crucial role in helping an appraiser determine property values. A real estate appraisal is a process of determining the market value of a property.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

“Securitization of HELOCs had been a small part of the RMBS [residential mortgage-backed securities] market in the pre-financial crisis period, but issuance was still relatively commonplace until 2007,” states a fall 2022 DBSR Morningstar report focused on the securitization market for HELOCs. to 2 points.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

Pending home sales rose for the third month in a row in February, but at 0.8%, the uptick over January was less than is typically seen in the run-up to the spring housing market. Month-over-month, contract signings increased in three U.S. Pending home sales decreased in all four regions compared to one year ago.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 6, 2022

An array of factors influences the home value, mortgage interest rate, fees and timing of these exchanges. In this post, we talk about how issues near and far play a role in home sales. In brief, recessions result in significant contraction of the workforce -- job losses are common during these downturns.

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Hank Miller Team

MARCH 6, 2024

About two years ago this month, Atlanta real estate and interest rates started a very complex relationship. The Fed slammed the brakes on low rates, and despite the initial wobble, the Atlanta real estate market found stability and firm ground. 1YOY we see them still down, but greatly easing as the market adjusts.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For the past couple years, homes have been selling fast and home values have been increasing at record-breaking rates. The inventory of listed homes on the market has been historically low. This is starting to change, however and the market is starting to balance out.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2022

Adjusting to today’s market can be dizzying after the last few years of historically low interest rates and high refinance business. We interviewed more than 25 mortgage industry experts to gather the best insights, strategies, and recommendations to pivot and win in today’s market. Millennials make up 44% of home purchases today.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 9, 2023

Episode Summary Aaron Jistel gives an update on the Texas Real Estate Market in Q1 2023 and recaps the 2022 market noting that it had been affected by a sudden increase in mortgage rates, with sales and home values declining. Home values dropped as much as 15%, erasing some of the gains made in 2021. [00:06:20]-[00:07:06]

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce. That’s right!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

“We’re giving them an offer to unlock their equity and move forward to make an offer on their next home,” Ryan Raveis, co-president of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance (WRRE) , said in an interview with HousingWire. Once the home sells, the homeowner receives the full proceeds.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2023

(The Case-Shiller home price indices for October is a three-month average of closing prices in August, September and October. Because most home sales take several months from contract to closing, the data likely includes some deals struck in June and July.). to a reading of 315.13.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

HousingStack is a real estate technology landscape that provides a dynamic visual that reflects the rapid changes in the sector. The products I’ve put into this category primarily help in converting leads, prospects and opportunities into contracts. Specifically, I’m talking about listing agreements and sales contracts.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. Therefore, the final price may not reflect the market value of the property.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you are a home buyer or seller, the real estate transaction can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Each step will get you closer to a successful home closing. Part 1 of our next two posts will dissect the real estate transaction from the buyer's perspective.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2020

million homes are located in areas at high risk of wildfire across the states of Washington, Oregon and California, with a total estimated home value of $3.3 The competition is so fierce that 42% of homes sold in low-risk areas over the past three years went under contract within two weeks. More than 4.5

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Earlier this week we explored the real estate transaction from the perspective of the Buyer. We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. Do not ever let anyone in your home without a licensed agent accompanying them. Negotiate the price based on these home values.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2022

A rising player in the world of crypto-mortgages and blockchain-enabled financing, LoanSnap, plans expand its reach in the market by opening its lending platform to licensed mortgage brokers across the country in the near future. By one estimate , the global cryptocurrency market, although volatile, is valued today at around $1.8

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

There are two ways in which home values can be estimated by real estate professionals. A comparable market analysis can be prepared, or an appraisal can be performed. The average consumer may not know the difference between the two, however, home buyers and sellers need to know.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

Despite rising interest rates , higher home prices and a drop in refinance volume , the American Land Title Association recorded $5.89 billion a year prior, according to the trade group’s Market Share Analysis , published Friday. Top underwriters by market share for the quarter included First American Title insurance Co.,

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Listing Spark

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The Texas real estate market has come crashing down. Days on the market are up, home prices are down, but it’s not all doom and gloom. Is that the case for all major Texas housing markets? What should they expect in this housing market? How to vet real estate agents as a seller.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 7, 2022

What Are Some Reasons Your Home May Not Appraise? With the current shift in the real estate market, we may see changes in sales activity that will affect your home’s value. Today we’ll look at some reasons your home may not appraise.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The real estate industry has been experiencing one of the hottest markets in history. This is due to low interest rates, historically low inventory and more than usual buyers flocking to the market, thus, homes have been selling in record time. As a result, home values have been increasing.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Whether you're buying a home or selling a home, today's real estate market is hot. It's imperative, now more than ever, to have an experienced real estate agent who has your best interests at heart. The real estate markets in 2020 and so far in 2021 have been like no other.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 25, 2023

In this installment, we examine the implosion of a bank and how its real estate assets are consequently impacted. Real estate owned (REO) properties are those that were once collateral to an active mortgage but were seized in foreclosure actions. Still, just as often, the real estate goes unbought.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. The inventory of homes available is historically low. According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. We're currently at 3.7

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

From time to time the terms "contingent" and "pending" are used interchangeably in a real estate transaction. They have different impacts on both the buyer and the seller in a real estate deal. If the buyer does not meet these contingencies, he/she can get out of the contract without losing any money.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

JULY 13, 2017

I came across a Facebook post from an appraiser friend of mine about an article written in the Chicago Tribune titled Homebuyers who pay cash win deals as appraisals derail sale in tight Chicago market. I wonder what quote we might receive from Mr. Gregory if market prices were declining. How often do realtors attend home appraisals?

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Eppraisal

JUNE 1, 2021

It is one of the best seller's markets the real estate industry has seen in a long time, perhaps even better than the mid-2000s. List your home for sale on the market one minute, and the next you're likely fielding offers. Home values are rising because of this. Strong, solid financing is a must.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For decades, disruptors and innovators in the residential real estate industry have been trying to chip away at the near monopoly that Realtors have had over home sales. The plaintiffs alleged that NAR’s Clear Cooperation Rule is “a market-shaping and distorting rule” that stifles innovation and competition.

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Eppraisal

JULY 12, 2022

Earnest money is the money a buyer offers to have deposited at contract time to show he is earnest or serious about purchasing the home. As home values have been rising, so have earnest money amounts. How Earnest Money Works When you submit an offer to purchase a home, part of the contract deals with earnest money.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 10, 2023

There is risk involved in owning two homes and being responsible for both mortgage payments. The real estate market is still strong in many areas, so you still may be able to sell your current home without paying two mortgage payments for very long.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 19, 2022

However, it is not a bad idea for sellers to have a home inspection, or pre-listing home inspection, performed as well. Home values are still rising; however, sellers should still be putting forth their best efforts to sell safe and defect-free homes.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. To find these desirable small towns, the Realtor.com data team looked at real estate in every U.S.

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