Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2022

Since the announcement , we have heard from a number of lenders and partners about their excitement over our ability to accelerate the digital journey of our industry, our ability to invest in the modernization of the MSP servicing platform, and the open technology approach we bring to the deal.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

Real estate still relies on a “system” unable to integrate production across the silos of media, brokerage, lending, insurance and trading. Lenders began to define the “trust model” of standards, contracts and shared services necessary to achieve cross industry interoperability.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Its appraisal modernization pilot, which used hybrid appraisals, showed an 18% point reduction in confirmation bias compared with traditional appraisals, which rely on human observations and, as such, potentially could be riddled with overt or subconscious bias. The seller accepts it; they go into contract. An offer comes in at 5 p.m.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 6, 2021

However, the general rule of thumb is that it needs to be replaced in 60 days to obtain home insurance. No home insurance, no mortgage. Getting Insurance for a Home with Knob and Tube Wiring. Obtaining insurance for a home with knob and tube wiring comes with a specific set of requirements.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The recent experience with state distribution of rental assistance and unemployment insurance is perhaps a preview of the challenges ahead. States, overwhelmed with claims and understaffed, also had problems paying unemployment insurance. Up to the task? 15 for state assistance have been paid to claimants.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. Common fears are that their insurer will increase their premium or decline to renew their policy.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Click here E&O Insurance Tips Many appraisers are very slow now. Unfortunately, very few appraisers who are leaving the business get “tail coverage” They just let their insurance lapse. This means that they are self-insuring for all possible claims for appraisals done before they discontinued paying for insurance.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 29, 2023

Also, you can sometimes obtain maintenance services at a discounted rate when the work is contracted through the property management company. Some property managers are more adept than others in using modern technology and keeping their finger on the pulse of the industry. Reduce legal concerns. What is their pricing breakdown?

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B Some appraisers feel that lenders should not provide them with the purchase and sale contract.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 21, 2023

2 Lenders require appraisers to carry E&O insurance because they routinely seek to hold appraisers responsible for loan losses. Despite the fresh coat of paint and a small but modernized kitchen and bath, the home retains many of its original features, including the loft bedroom, where the school’s headmistress once slept.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Fixed costs of appraising MLS, forms software, E&O insurance, auto expenses, state license, CE, association dues, etc., It’s quite amazing how the midcentury modern style has endured, persisted, and reemerged. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 7.40 can add up.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Lenders want fire insurance for all mortgage loans. What if there is no insurance available, very limited coverage, or only very expensive insurance? Or insurance problems for flooding, hurricanes, or other natural disasters. For example, Florida homeowners have had many problems getting flood insurance.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

Notably, there’s no explicit rulemaking within the text of the guidance, which is being proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 6.77

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 21, 2022

It’s a modern Cape with two bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs,” Maiser says. Check with your E&O insurance company to see if they offer tail coverage and what the requirements are. Some E&O Insurance companies offer free tail coverage with certain criteria, For example: Must be appraising for at least 20 years.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Catskills Modern: ‘Sleeve House’ Highlighted by Charred Wood Exterior. Excerpts: An extremely modern home with an equally dark exterior is now available in Ancram, NY. Many homes were re-zoned a few years ago and needed flood insurance. Earthquake insurance is available but expensive. percent from 5.94 percent from 5.46

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

With the GSE appraisal modernization program, appraisers will more likely be asked to complete desktop or hybrid appraisal assignments in the future. Confirm that you are covered by your appraisal E&O insurance policy for hybrid and desktop appraisals. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 6.20

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, due to the limited funds available through his insurance policy, which only covers $100,000, Mr. Lanham is seeking to raise an additional $50,000 through a GoFundMe campaign. acre lot A unique home with modern architectural features seldom seen in a suburban setting. baths, 2,973 sq.ft., built in 1971, 0.34 percent from 6.80

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Insurance companies. House Passes VA Appraisal Modernization Legislation. This legislation is an important first step towards broad modernization of VA appraisal processes and could make veterans’ home purchase offers more viable in today’s competitive housing market. Done for divorce and sometimes for estates.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JULY 4, 2022

Some of the tips you’ll find include marketing for available rental spaces, increasing curb appeal, and updating the apartment building and rental space for lease to include modern features and amenities sought by today’s renters. This book helps you cover your legal bases!

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Zillow

MAY 8, 2017

Bring in a home inspector Once you've made a verbal agreement to buy the house and are waiting for the contract to be drawn up, you'll want to hire a home inspector. Historic Homes and Modern Insurance Spectacular Renovations: Old Homes With Timeless Appeal Originally published on June 21, 2016

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

This week I had a long conversation with a local agent about an insurance office converted to a home near where I live. Every detail of the newly constructed interior was carefully thought out to maintain the unique cylindrical structure while adding a modern, minimalistic feel. How often do you speak with local real estate agents?

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If you plan to buy commercial real estate in Ohio or beyond, you must have access to a roster of current tenants, service contracts, and maintenance records. Not only that, but you want those transit links to be modern, well funded, and in high use. If it seems as if you’re over-leveraged you won’t get the loan.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s also, to be clear, somewhat about revolutionizing and modernizing the appraisal process by enabling property data collection to be performed by non-appraisers. The lender says the home’s worth $335,000, you’re at contract at $350,000. Kenon Chen. It’s all for the podcast, everything we do. Jeff Allen.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The biggest areas where these costs have risen are building management fees (92% of survey respondents), insurance (91%) and maintenance (85%). ———– Queen Anne has a new neighbor that blends elements of the past with modern design. Check out this fully updated mid-century modern West of Market home in Kirkland.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

Builders also remain cautious about condominium construction liability which can keep many insurance companies from writing building-defect policies. Another sale followed 11 days later and six others are under contract preparing to close. 2-story, mid-century modern home in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 12, 2021

An insurance company offered a good example of just how bad it has gotten. This caused a good deal of uncertainty for all of us, including those new condo owners, many of whom attempted to back out of their contracts, put just-purchased homes on the market or listed them for rent. of all homes that are categorized as a second home. >>

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

Insurers are increasingly exposed to the climate crisis and are currently under-charging premiums by about 58% to at-risk property owners, the report states. or 4% of the population – live in high-flood-risk areas, but FEMA maps used by the insurance industry are often out of date, including 11% of them last updated in the 1970s and ‘80s.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Seattle experienced a 32% (1031) monthly increase in new listings but a 15% (558) decline in homes going under contract, as median prices fell 2.9% ($900,000) since August and remain 5.9% If you don’t mind seeing the neighbor’s house nearby , there are peek-a-boo Lake Washington views and stunning, modern designs inside and out.

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