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The share of owner-occupants buying foreclosures has doubled — here’s why

Housing Wire

The increasing share of owner-occupant buyers is also evidence that extremely tight housing inventory is prompting more retail buyers to take on the additional challenges that come with buying a distressed property at auction. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in August 2022.

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Proprietary Capital completes acquisition of AFR, hires new COO

Housing Wire

A group of investors led by Colorado-based fund manager Proprietary Capital has completed the acquisition of multichannel lender American Financial Resources (AFR), the parties announced on Monday. Since its foundation in 1997, Proprietary Capital has developed a platform to invest in the U.S.

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These housing markets are most likely to correct based on foreclosure buyer behavior

Housing Wire

Real estate investors purchasing distressed properties at foreclosure auction have been telegraphing a possible housing market slowdown for the last six months. The first quarter numbers reflect a pandemic-fueled housing fever dream that impacted the distressed housing marketplace as much as it did the retail housing marketplace.

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Auctions see high owner-occupancy rates for foreclosed homes

Housing Wire

It is counter to a popular and politically potent narrative grounded in the aftermath of the Great Recession, when large institutional investors scooped up thousands of properties at foreclosure auction. The role of renovators. A deeper dive into the data helps to explain this surprising result.

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Investors’ Guide to Mixed-Use Property for Sale: Understanding the Live-Work-Play Hybrid [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

The sector offers a head-spinning amalgam of residential, commercial, hotel, and retail space; however, each piece harmonizes to form an immediate community. Mixed-use commercial property is either a building or a land development that includes both residential and commercial space. What is Mixed-Use Commercial Property?

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Decoding a Commercial Appraisal: Insider Insights

AmeriMac

Lenders and investors also rely on commercial appraisals to make informed decisions about financing and investments. This report serves as a reference for buyers, sellers, lenders, and investors to make informed decisions regarding the property. The cap rate reflects the rate of return an investor would expect from the property.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. The data is then analyzed and used to develop opinions of value. A good commercial real estate appraiser possesses sharp analytical skills, sound judgment, and strong communication.