Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2022

As lenders adapt to a purchase-centered market, HousingWire spoke to Brian Boero, CEO of 1000watt, about opportunities to grow lenders’ effectiveness in the real estate agent and broker market. retail, residential mortgage applications. Presented by: 1000watt. MBA’s estimate shows rates rising.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2023

The speed of the rate hikes has shrunk gain-on-sale margins because mortgage companies haven’t contracted quickly enough to offset falling demand. That the company is adding 500 loan officers this year to exclusively go after real estate agent referrals underscores how serious they’re taking the current environment.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 2, 2023

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? That’s the real reason why—because USPAP says so. Richardson, a real estate agent, attorney, and co-founder of Richardson, Ober, DeNichilo. Answers a lot of appraiser questions. percent from 6.48

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

“Consumer spending increased slightly, with some retailers reporting more robust sales over the holidays. Other retailers noted that high inflation continued to reduce consumers’ purchasing power, particularly among low-and moderate-income households,” the report said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Business Dynamic Statistics data reveal that 2021 was a year of major growth for homebuilders but steep contraction for landlords (called “lessors” in the BDS). It was also a year in which many agents and brokers started new firms.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Appraisers are less likely this year to cite expanding regulations/interpretations of regulations, lender requirements, pressure from real estate agents/brokers, and liability concerns. From Dave Towne: Over the years, many appraisers have reported being blacklisted by real estate agents and even mortgage brokers.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on agent concessions, History of appraisal bias back to 1930s, “one mile” rule and bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. You are “graded” on how close you come to the sales price.

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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

But there are still many great opportunities if you’re patient and have a great real estate agent and lender.”. “Regardless of the economic environment and uncertain times, consumers will always have a need or desire to buy a home,” says Ann Thompson , retail sales executive of the West with Bank of America.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

” Better is partnering with other businesses to offer services such as homeowner’s insurance and to provide access to a network of real estate agents, rather than offering these products and services directly to borrowers. The change resulted in Better’s exit from its real estate business.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 2, 2023

Solutions to Keep You Safe Make sure you have a complete signed purchase contract. In the appraisal, list how many pages of the contract you have in your possession (In case someone is hiding pages from you). To read more click here My comments: Some good tips on how real estate agents try to deal with this.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non lender appraisals, MLS hacked, appraisers and real estate agents, Humor, unusual homes, mortgage origination == Massive Missouri Lake Winnebago House for $12.6M The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.72

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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

But there are still many great opportunities if you’re patient and have a great real estate agent and lender.”. “Regardless of the economic environment and uncertain times, consumers will always have a need or desire to buy a home,” says Ann Thompson , retail sales executive of the West with Bank of America.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 7.08

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Let’s dive into what real estate agents can expect from the Buckeye State as we continue in 2022. On the other hand, the average prices for office buildings, hotels, and retail malls declined in 2021. Land sales for the office and retail markets increased by 3% in 2021. Office & Retail Land for Sale.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

An example of this in real estate appraisal is the purchase and sale contract. When a property goes under contract, that is an excellent sign of what the buyer and seller conclude the property is worth. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.46

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

As I talk with appraiser colleagues and real estate agents, I’m hearing this sentiment quite a bit. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 7.09 The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.51

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Not all non-lender appraisals require a long time marketing to real estate agents. “Real estate agents are uniquely attuned to subtle changes in what buyers want, and they often get a first look at the latest and greatest features going into newly built homes. You know how to appraise. ” Game on!

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

What does it do for its members now that it’s no longer required for most real estate agents? The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 7.02 The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 6.66

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

Local real estate agents wanted them. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 6.77 The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with jumbo loan balances (greater than $726,200) increased to 6.79

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

He built features that cater to realtors’ needs – such as weekly updates on the housing market, daily alerts of mortgage rates and keeping real estate agents informed of borrowers’ pre-approval status. CK: Retail lenders gave out hefty signing bonuses to top producing LOs during the pandemic boom. Nguyen: Yes, for sure.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

According to Tony Mariotti, a real estate agent and founder of RubyHome in Los Angeles, there currently isn’t much incentive for builders to construct the types of fortifications in the listings below. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.89 percent from 6.84

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

It is written for real estate agents and has general information on appraisal at the beginning. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased to 7.01 The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.46

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

Fees – do NOT quote your AMC or lender fees Engagement letters Marketing to attorneys, accountants, and real estate agents Referral sources In the past 38 years of my appraisal business, I have done many estate appraisals. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.61

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

Ryan’s blog focuses on local real estate agents and market conditions, a most excellent method of becoming the “go-to” appraiser and getting lots of referrals from agents. I first started writing a real estate column in the local newspaper back in the late 1980s but did not like it. percent from 7.29

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

The media coverage focuses on real estate agents having difficulty showing homes, etc. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 7.16 The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.93

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Appraisal Today

JULY 21, 2023

How to get referrals from real estate agents. Speaking at real estate sales meetings is an easy way to market your appraisal business. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 6.87 Website not required!! percent from 7.07

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

To read more click here My comments: Written for real estate agents, but there are good tips for appraisers if only to let reviewers, GSE AI, agents, etc., The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 7.53 percent from 7.41

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Examples of data sources include, but are not limited to, a multiple listing service, deed records, tax records, real estate agents, builders, appraisers, appraiser’s files, and other third-party sources and vendors. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 7.10

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I looked like a real estate agent. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased to 6.80 The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with jumbo loan balances (greater than $766,550) decreased to 6.88

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

Becoming a Go-to Appraiser for Realtors during a Confusing Time in the Industry Real estate agents and appraisers are taught different methods of valuation both in qualifying and continuing education as well as in the field. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5.97

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Many referrals come from real estate agents. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 6.81 The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with jumbo loan balances (greater than $726,200) increased to 6.98

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

My comments: Real estate agents and brokers are salespersons. Over the years, I observed that successful real estate agents seldom switched to the much less profitable appraisal side. Over the years, I observed that successful real estate agents seldom switched to the much less profitable appraisal side.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 21, 2023

For decades, my “brand name” has been “Looking for a local appraiser for Estate and Trust appraisals in Alameda California?” I get lots of referrals from real estate agents, other appraisers, and Internet searches. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.33

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Could a seller credit damage the chance of appraising at the purchase contract? The seller can give 3% or more if the lender allows, but this shouldn’t have any bearing on the appraised value theoretically because the proof of value is found in the comps – not the terms of the contract. It sounds a bit suspect, right? percent from 6.42

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

My comments: Written for real estate agents but relevant for appraisers as we report on the market. The primary purpose of an appraisal blog is to market to real estate agents, your best referral source for non-lender appraisals. How often do you speak with local real estate agents?

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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. ==. USPAP and the Contract. Excerpt: But USPAP and the contract have a very unique relationship. They think it is a contract to hit (it isn’t).

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Personally, regarding agent commissions, I have always thought percentages were not a fair way to pay for real estate agent services. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 6.84 percent from 7.02 percent from 7.21

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