Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

In 2009, Dallas purchased Skyline Home Loans with Upfront Ventures and a team to modernize the traditional mortgage business. While appetite for refinance loans may drop in the second half of the year, a huge demographic wave of first-time homebuyers is looking to join the market — assuming they can find a house to buy.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. The property includes an 8,000-square-foot garage and workshop. “It baths, 34,380 square feet, 2.65

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Santa’s Toy Workshop. Modern valuation progress requires three things: 1) a clear definition of “what is a comp?” My comments: George continues on his long-time quest to really modernize residential appraisals, not just designing another type of online report or speeding up the appraisal process with AVMs and desktops.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

today – may hold the keys (literally and figuratively) to the housing conundrum. Baby Boomers still have a significant impact on various aspects of society, including the housing market, healthcare and the economy. This specially designed British supercar comes with a super price tag – about $1.7M. But for how long?

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

In a recent survey by Houzz, 79% of construction and design businesses reported experiencing moderate to severe labor shortages. Supply-side struggles are at the root of the housing shortage, noted Robert Dietz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. Check out my blog post on the topic. List: $6.895M ($1556/sq.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I wrote in this newsletter 12 months ago about the bumpy – maybe even bruising – housing market of 2022 across Puget Sound and most of the country. Ready to complete another year, the residential real estate market has not improved – some might say it got a little worse. To a happy 2024! = with basement).

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