Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While credit cards and auto loans aren’t directly related to mortgages , they comprise segments within the three main consumer debt categories. Conventional wisdom would dictate that the third category, mortgages, will follow if two of the three are negatively impacted. To learn more, visit consolidatedanalytics.com.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Presented by: Motto Mortgage. The median sale price for homes in seasonal towns rose 19% year over year in December to $408,000. Home sales in the Hamptons shot up 51% in the third quarter; contracts for homes in Palm Beach rose 62%; and skiing destinations like Aspen, Colorado saw an uptick in children’s school enrollments.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Supreme Court weighed in on a class action lawsuit against Quicken Loans , now Rocket Mortgage , regarding its appraisal practices during the financial crisis, delivering a procedural win for the mortgage lender. million stemming from allegedly tainted appraisals for 2,769 mortgage loans Quicken Loans originated from 2004 to 2009.

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Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2021

For the first time in a year, the number of buyers who locked in mortgage rates to purchase a second home fell in June. Per a recent Redfin study , second home mortgages saw a year-over-year decrease of 11.1%. Home prices in seasonal towns, meanwhile, rose 28% year over year to $468,000 in June.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2021

Residential brokerage and mortgage lender William Raveis is buying its clients’ homes across New England, the tri-state area and Florida. WRRE also will help them buy, finance and insure their next home purchase, with mortgage closing times in as few as eight days, considerably faster than the industry average.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

billion in premiums, which ALTA attributed to historic mortgage origination activity and the substantial increase in home values. “A A strong purchase market and continued home appreciation helped offset ongoing contraction in refinance volume to help drive the 3.6% Overall, title underwriters paid of $132.7

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

I have also done many relocation appraisals, done before the home is listed. What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? The underwriter revealed that the tool uses a ‘Census Block Grid’ adjustment (CBG) to evaluate comparable property values. April 24, 2024) — Mortgage applications decreased 2.7

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

On many of my appraisals at that time, my opinion of value would not support the contract price. Perhaps they were drinking the Kool-Aid that some are drinking today, that market value is whatever the purchase price is. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid that any contract price is reflective of market value.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 19, 2021

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. It's their job to protect the mortgage companies' investments. It may be good news or it may be not-so-good news.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Buyers continue to offer list price and above as home values are still going up. When a home buyer doesn’t pay cash for a home, he will most likely be purchasing the home with the help of a mortgage lender. The buyer is expected to have some financial interest in the home which would be their down payment.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As homes have been selling with multiple offers and at record speeds over the past few years, home buyers have been watching home statuses carefully in case contracts fall through. If the buyer does not meet these contingencies, he/she can get out of the contract without losing any money.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie March Update, Bias and not using time adjustments, Climate change effects on risk and values, answer your phone if you want more appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Mortgage applications decreased 1.6

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

There are two ways in which home values can be estimated by real estate professionals. The average consumer may not know the difference between the two, however, home buyers and sellers need to know. " All in all, a CMA is performed by a real estate agent for a home seller or a home buyer.

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Eppraisal

JULY 19, 2022

Unsure if you should hire an attorney to represent you in your real estate transaction, ask your real estate agent or mortgage lender. With home values rising and homes selling at record speed, it is helpful to have an attorney on your side during the transaction. The buyer's mortgage company requires this.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 25, 2023

In the last post, we looked at how bank failures can lead investors to bonds which, subsequently, pressure mortgage lenders to lower their interest rates. Real estate owned (REO) properties are those that were once collateral to an active mortgage but were seized in foreclosure actions. How Does the REO Process Work?

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Eppraisal

MARCH 10, 2023

Chances are that you will be able to sell your current home quickly and replace some of the savings and investment monies you used, in no time. Get Approved to Buy Without Selling A similar concept is to get approved for a mortgage on the second house without having to sell and close on your current house first.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

If it is not highlighted by the lender, the appraiser should review the income and resale restrictions in the purchase contract, and notify the lender before completing the order that it is a shared equity property. The contract will also likely reference a second document, either a deed restriction or a ground lease.

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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. Similarly, higher rates might price some purchasers out of receiving mortgage loans.

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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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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

During the home buying process, the appraiser's sole responsibility is to ensure the bank, and thereby you, are paying the cost of what the home is worth. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract. Not a cent more.

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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. A home valued too high can lock a homeowner into an unaffordable mortgage and increase the risk of foreclosure.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Mortgage demand has been on the rise for two weeks in a row. Inventory has been trending upward for the last two years despite persistently high mortgage rates, Mike Simonsen, president and founder of Altos Research , wrote on Monday. Such homes went under contract typically after 17 days on the market. That’s up 4.2%

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Taking equity out of your home to buy another house can be a financially advantageous option, as it allows homeowners to tap into the built-up value of their primary residence without worrying about saving up for a second mortgage. Home equity is like having money in the bank, but it’s tied up in your real estate.

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Hank Miller Team

MARCH 6, 2024

Greater Atlanta remains one of the strongest national markets, home values are not likely to drop over the next several months. Home Sales Drop in Atlanta From a pure "number of transactions" point, closings and contracts cratered in '22 as buyers rapidly fell out and sellers chased those that remained. '23

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Be sure your agent did an analysis for you and that you are aware of the home values for similar homes in your area. Negotiate the price based on these home values. Inspection Period After the contract is signed and delivered to all parties, it becomes a fully executed contract.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This turned out not to be an overstatement – and its possible abolition is opening the doors to entirely new ways to buy and sell homes. Realtors are able to modify select provisions in the contract form as they negotiate on behalf of their clients. Rajesh Bhat serves as a Board Director of The Mortgage Office.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on residential fee appraiser testifies at bias hearing, what happens to Fannie complaints, Why I love real estate appraising, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Concrete Chateau Artisan Rising From a Lake in Miami FL Is Available for $21.8M

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Appraisal Today

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. ==. It looks like the change is starting because of increasing mortgage interest rates. USPAP and the Contract. Therefore, they say, keep the contract!

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Eppraisal

APRIL 8, 2021

Home values are increasing as buyers are competing for homes. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the inventory of homes is at it's lowest since 1999. There is so much pent-up buyer demand that homebuyers are in bidding wars and are offering considerably more than list price for homes.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Get Pre-approved Begin work early in your process to speak with a mortgage lender and get pre-approved (Paying cash for a home? The lender will analyze your income, assets and debt then sharea list of paperwork to submit with your mortgage application. Appraisals will determine the current fair market value of the house.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 31, 2023

Having identified a parcel of vacant land -- and negotiated a purchase contract with the seller -- the investor in raw land is now at the point where financing becomes the issue.  There Land Loan A land loan differs from a home mortgage in that the collateral does not include any structure.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

In a truly Orwellian move, mortgage giant Freddie Mac recently announced its intent to censor an arbitrary collection of words such as “desirable,” “safe,” “well-kept,” “student” and “crime” when they appear, in any context, in the hundreds of thousands of appraisal reports it relies on in mortgage underwriting. They really help.

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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. Things are starting to look up in 2023 with a break in mortgage rates. [00:05:15]-[00:05:31]

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 7, 2022

These factors, as well as others, have an impact on home values because it affects buyer and seller behavior. Anytime there is a shift in the market there is always the possibility that property values will change. Today I will be sharing my thoughts and give some reasons your home may not appraise in today’s market.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 13, 2021

Interest rates are still historically low and, in many areas, when a home is listed for sale, it's a race as to who sees it and puts in an offer first. Many homes receive multiple offers within a couple days of going on the market with buyers often paying more than list price for homes. Help you arrange inspections.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 20, 2021

Have Your Financing in Order If you're in the market to buy a home in the near future, the most important item on your agenda is to have proof that you have enough cash for the purchase or are pre-approved for a mortgage. Your Offer Price As mentioned, the inventory of homes for sale is even lower than it was last year at this time.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 3, 2023

With the increase in home values over the last couple years, you have a bigger investment to protect against hazards and defects. In fact, in most cases it is required by mortgage lenders, and you may not be able to qualify for a mortgage without it. " The average cost of a home warranty is approximately $450-$700.

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