Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

Austin is still the nation’s hottest housing market, as tech workers continue to flock to the Lone Star State’s capital. In 2021 alone, 1,440 Austin homes have sold for between $100,000 and $299,999 above asking price, and 72 have already sold for $300,000 or more above asking price, per a recent study from Redfin. At this time last year, only two homes had been sold in Austin for more than $300,000 above asking price.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

Here’s how these important cohorts are differentiating themselves within the modern housing market. The post The Future of Millennial Homebuyers appeared first on theMReport.com. The post The Future of Millennial Homebuyers appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

The Antelope Valley in northern L.A. county. It’s such a great time to build a home that companies are building in oil fields. Nary an eyelash was batted last month when two of the housing market’s biggest homebuilders – Pennsylvania-based Toll Brothers and Florida-headquartered Lennar –acquired 173 acres of land in Montebello, California from Sentinel Peak Resources , a company that owns oil development land up and down the Golden State.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

Economic recovery for wealthy Americans seems to be occurring at a more rapid clip, as a recent Redfin report finds a spike in the sale of higher-end homes. The post Demand for Luxury Homes on the Rise appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Demand for Luxury Homes on the Rise appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 559,000 in May, below economists’ predicted rate of 675,000 new jobs. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics , unemployment now stands at 5.8% – around 30 basis points lower than April and now at its lowest rate since the pandemic began. So what does that mean for the housing industry, and the likelihood the Fed will change course on monetary policy?

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

At Impact Valuation Group, we provide clients with reliable high-quality appraisal services in the shortest times possible, thus taking the worry and stress off the borrowers and lenders alike. We deliver high quality reports and offer a wide variety of appraisal products. We are committed to extraordinary levels of customer service and communication with our clients throughout the entire appraisal process.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

Latest venture will allow loanDepot to reach rural Americans nationwide to offer home purchase and refi options. The post loanDepot Partners With Farm Bureau Bank appeared first on theMReport.com. The post loanDepot Partners With Farm Bureau Bank appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

Bill Dallas , president of Finance of America Mortgage , will speak at engage.marketing on the panel: Winning in a red-hot purchase market. Dallas is a mortgage industry veteran, building two mortgage companies from the ground up: First Franklin and Ownit Mortgage Solutions , starting in 1981. In 2009, Dallas purchased Skyline Home Loans with Upfront Ventures and a team to modernize the traditional mortgage business.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

The pandemic has exacerbated challenges of identifying and ingesting property tax information, but there is help if servicers know where to look. The post Overcoming Post-Pandemic Property Tax Challenges appeared first on DSNews. The post Overcoming Post-Pandemic Property Tax Challenges appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2021

Stewart Information Services Corporation , a subsidiary of title giant Stewart Title , has acquired Arizona-based Thomas Title & Escrow. Thomas Title & Escrow, a full-service commercial title company, was founded in 2006. Thomas Title also has offices in Texas, the Stewart group said in a Friday press release. “Thomas has a strong reputation and a national presence that complements our current operations and creates a market-leader in commercial services,” said Steve Lessack, Stewa

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

A new Redfin analysis shows that sales of luxury homes have become more abundant, with growth in this market currently skewed toward some of the biggest metros in the nation. The post Surge Seen in High-End Home Sales appeared first on DSNews. The post Surge Seen in High-End Home Sales appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Eyes on Housing

JUNE 4, 2021

Job gains accelerated in May as vaccination rates increased and COVID-19 restrictions lifted. Total payroll employment rose by 559,000 and the unemployment rate decreased to 5.8% in May. In May, non-residential construction lost 21,800 positions, reflecting declines in nonresidential specialty trade contractors (-16,800), while residential construction employment rose by 1,900.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

There are many potential benefits to adding a trainee to your appraisal practice. Are you an experienced appraiser on the fence about hiring a trainee appraiser? Or perhaps you’re a prospective trainee wondering how to appeal to potential supervisors? To gain helpful insights, we asked our appraisal community, “What’s the top reason you’d consider bringing on a trainee appraiser?

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GoForrmz

JUNE 4, 2021

Leverage our Public Forms feature to share links to your digital lien waivers with contractors, subcontractors, and others outside of your GoFormz account Lien waivers are a regular, critical occurrence for many operations – so why are so many businesses still relying on time-consuming, error-prone paper forms to share and collect these important documents?

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into a firsthand account from a new appraiser of the Appraiser Diversity Initiative (ADI) by Fannie Mae and the challenges facing trainee appraisers today. Today we have Marcus Knight, a recently licensed appraiser that completed this specific program giving a deeper look with Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC. They delve into what exactly he faced during the program and how diversity in the appraisal industry is necessary for its continual growth.

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McKissock

JUNE 4, 2021

There are many potential benefits to adding a trainee to your appraisal practice. Are you an experienced appraiser on the fence about hiring a trainee appraiser? Or perhaps you’re a prospective trainee wondering how to appeal to potential supervisors? To gain helpful insights, we asked our appraisal community, “What’s the top reason you’d consider bringing on a trainee appraiser?

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into a market analysis of the housing industry and what will be facing appraisers within this coming year. Today we have Bill King, Chief Valuation Officer of Bradford Technologies with Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC. They delve into a deep discussion regarding the housing industry, bubbles, and what appraisers can expect in this climate.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 4, 2021

Sometimes it’s best to get back to the basics when thinking about investing, finance, and economics. And what could be more basic than supply and demand? This month we’re going to talk about how the basics of supply and demand can help us predict long-term market appreciation.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

The number of loans in forbearance declined sharply over the course of the past week. Black Knight said the number of homeowners exiting their plans jumped to the highest level in four weeks due to end-of-May expirations. There were also noticeable declines in the number of borrowers returning to the program as well as new participants. All told, the number of forbearances dropped by 71,000 or 3.2 percent over the week ended June 1.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 4, 2021

Have you been wondering if now is a good time to invest in real estate? Will apartments be worth more in 10 years? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Here, we explore what the future has in hold.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

An upcoming DS News-hosted webinar will discuss concerns and solutions that servicers have on a smooth transition for homeowners soon departing their forbearance plans. The post The Week Ahead: Servicers Bracing for a Wave of Forbearance Exits appeared first on DSNews. The post The Week Ahead: Servicers Bracing for a Wave of Forbearance Exits appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 4, 2021

The 1% rule is simply a rule of thumb—and an outdated one at that. It was created during a different time and overvalues the role of cash flow in today’s real estate investing climate.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

This Wednesday, a one-day virtual event from The Five Star Institute brings together representatives from government and the mortgage space for an open forum to tackle the industry’s most pressing issues. The post The Week Ahead: Regulators and the Industry Unite to Face Challenges appeared first on theMReport.com. The post The Week Ahead: Regulators and the Industry Unite to Face Challenges appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 4, 2021

BUYING A HOUSE WITH A POOL? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. A pool can be a very attractive asset for a homeowner, potentially offering hours of entertainment, swimming, and in-water exercise options, and a great way to cool down and relax during the summer months. With more people than in past years stating home this summer instead of traveling, families are looking for a home with a pool to keep themselves entertained.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

Reports abound about mass pandemic-era migration, yet a new study suggests most movers are not leaving their current state. The post A Closer Look at Homeowners’ Relocation Trends appeared first on DSNews. The post A Closer Look at Homeowners’ Relocation Trends appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Mashvisor

JUNE 4, 2021

2020 was highly unusual year due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost every industry, including real estate, was greatly impacted.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

The latest data show many who relocated in 2020-2021 remained in their home states. Analysts examine whether the trend will continue. The post Where Did Homebuyers Who Moved During Pandemic Go? appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Where Did Homebuyers Who Moved During Pandemic Go? appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 4, 2021

However, TRREB figures show the average selling price is at an all-time high

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JUNE 4, 2021

Some 2.12 million mortgage loans remain in COVID-19 associated forbearance plans—numbers are decreasing, and a high volume of exits loom. The post Forbearance Activity Dips as Market Prepares for 700K Expirations appeared first on DSNews. The post Forbearance Activity Dips as Market Prepares for 700K Expirations appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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BiggerPockets

JUNE 4, 2021

This week’s question comes from Joaquin on the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. Joaquin is asking: When you purchase a property with a tenant already in the middle of their […].

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2021

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 4, 2021

Major industry names give us their verdict on the review and where the sector stands now

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REX Real Estate

JUNE 4, 2021

Whether you are looking to contribute to a healthier planet, reap the cost benefits…

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Mortgagebroker News

JUNE 4, 2021

Major industry names give us their verdict on the review and where the sector stands now

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