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How Biden’s Neighborhood Homes proposal impacts real estate investors

Housing Wire

Auction.com buyer and real estate investor Sue McCormick is ahead of the curve when it comes to President Joe Biden’s plan to revitalize underserved neighborhoods while also providing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income homebuyers. “My Identifying Underserved Neighborhoods. Achieving Better Neighborhood Outcomes.

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The Impact of Zoning Laws and Land Use Regulations on Property Values for Real Estate Investors

Boston Appraisal

These frameworks not only shape how properties can be used but also have a profound impact on their market value. For investors, a nuanced grasp of these legal aspects is essential to navigate the complexities of the real estate market and to capitalize on investment opportunities.

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Developing a lending strategy for rising mortgage rates

Housing Wire

By October, the market value of Zoom exceeded that of Exxon-Mobile , reflecting the dichotomy of an intransigent society staying at home and working remote. The stock value of Zoom grew 650% during this one year as many other aspects of the economy slowed or shuttered as a result of the shutdown. this year.

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HousingWire Annual: CoreLogic says climate change should be factored into financial analytics

Housing Wire

A number of players in the industry benefit from the risk data, including real estate investors who need additional insights to make informed decisions. For example, if a property is exposed to high climate risk, its market value may decline. If adopted, the rule might have a ripple effect on housing agencies such as the U.S.

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How a transparent marketplace provides a proven path to benefit homeowners

Housing Wire

Walking that thin line is becoming increasingly important as more distressed sales are pushed up-funnel into the pre-foreclosure marketplace — a trend that began developing about 10 years ago and has accelerated in earnest over the last two years. But she noted that not all investors operate this way.

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How the Development Spread Works

Property Metrics

The development spread is a back of the envelope calculation widely used by real estate developers. It is a fast and easy way to size up the financial feasibility of a real estate development project, prior to completing a more in depth analysis. What is the Development Spread? Practical Development Spread Example.

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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

It’s an honor to play such an important role, but it’s also important to remember that lending programs are required to follow strict practices to protect the lenders and their investors against collateral risk. In practice, the mortgage lender and mortgage aggregator/investor place risk management focus on three lines of defense.