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The 2021 housing market recap by Logan Mohtashami

Housing Wire

A bullish housing market. What a year 2021 has been. We started the year with many pundits saying that the U.S. economic recovery was a false story and that we were about to embark on a second housing bubble crash due to forbearance. However, not only did the U.S. economy continue to recover from the lows of April of 2020, but the 2021 economic data shows it has been one of the hottest years in many decades.

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The Fannie Mae Requirement Impacting All Appraisers in 2022

Appraisal Buzz

In today’s Buzzcast, we dive into the new ANSI standards announced for appraisers. Today we have Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC., and Bryan Reynolds, Appraiser eLearning Partner. We’ll be getting the inside scoop while they discuss the new updates and their impacts on appraisers. Fannie Mae is requiring appraisers to use ANSI standards starting April 1st.

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The “Big Four” take on the upstarts in title insurance

Housing Wire

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. After the series wraps early next year, join us on February 8 for the HW+ Virtual 2022 Forecast Event. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, the event will provide an in-depth look at the predictions for next year, along with a roundtable discussion on how these insights apply to your business.

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Home Price Appreciation Slowed For a Third Straight Month in October

Appraisal Buzz

U.S. home prices increased 1.0% on an adjusted basis in October compared with September and were up 19.1% compared with October 2020, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index – however, home price appreciation slowed overall, indicating that prices may have plateaued for now. The index’s 10-city and 20-city composites – measuring home price growth in the 20 largest metros – posted increases of 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively, compared.

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Top of the list: An interview with Ben Caballero

Housing Wire

Ben Caballero. Each year RealTrends releases its list of the highest performing real estate agents in the country, and, like clockwork, Ben Caballero of Dallas-based HomesUSA tops the list. In 2020, Cabellero reported 6,409 transaction sides — or 18 home sales a day — for a deal volume of $2.2 billion. So, who in the world is Ben Caballero? And are these numbers for real?

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Is the Home Buying Well Running Dry?

Appraisal Buzz

A new Redfin report has found that the nation’s supply of homes has dipped to a new low, as sales prices climb to all-time high of $360,500. The post Is the Home Buying Well Running Dry? appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Is the Home Buying Well Running Dry? appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Rent Payment History’s Impact on Delinquencies

Appraisal Buzz

A new TransUnion analysis dives into the benefits of rent reporting for property managers and consumers. The post Rent Payment History’s Impact on Delinquencies appeared first on DSNews. The post Rent Payment History’s Impact on Delinquencies appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Top Posts of 2021: Age of the Housing Stock

Eyes on Housing

With the end of 2021 approaching, NAHB’s Eye on Housing is reviewing the posts that attracted the most readers over the last year. In March, Na Zhao analyzed the age of the housing stock. According to the latest data from the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS), the median age of owner-occupied homes was 39 years. The age of the.

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Affordability Falls to 13-Year Low

Appraisal Buzz

A new analysis from First American has found that home buyers continue to struggle to afford high listing prices amid a shrinking supply. The post Affordability Falls to 13-Year Low appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Affordability Falls to 13-Year Low appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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The Top 5 Digital Form Templates For Your Business

GoForrmz

Take your business to the next level with these popular online forms In every industry, it’s necessary to collect accurate, timely information from internal and external stakeholders. Unfortunately, this common task often leads to endless amounts of paperwork filing and processing. By taking your business from paper documents to online forms, you can expedite processing times, cut down on administrative tasks, and collect more accurate data.

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Where Are Home Improvements Showing the Strongest ROI?

Appraisal Buzz

A new study from HomeAdvisor examined the nation’s cities where investing in home improvements garnered the greatest ROI vs. the weakest. The post Where Are Home Improvements Showing the Strongest ROI? appeared first on DSNews. The post Where Are Home Improvements Showing the Strongest ROI? appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Building up women's confidence at work

Mortgagebroker News

Tanya Lucente of Community Trust speaks about the traits that account for professional success and influence

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Nick Nikolenko: What ‘Good Customer Service’ Really Means

Appraisal Buzz

PERSON OF THE WEEK: What is “good customer service?” In many ways the answer to this question depends on the industry and the specific service being provided. In the case of real estate services providers, it means providing the necessary tools and training to representatives – as well as clear, concise and patient communication with customers.

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New CMBA-BC president on "historic" all-woman executive board

Mortgagebroker News

Four women have taken the top four spots on the board for the first time in CMBA-BC's 31-year history

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Setting the Bar High

Appraisal Buzz

DS News had a chance to speak with Legal League Chair Stephen M. Hladik and Legal League Vice Chair J. Anthony Van Ness, discussing the importance of Legal League 100 for the industry. The post Setting the Bar High appeared first on DSNews. The post Setting the Bar High appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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BiggerPockets Podcast 551: Brandon’s Final Episode: Life Beyond Real Estate, w/ David Greene and BiggerPockets Founder Joshua Dorkin

BiggerPockets

Brandon Turner has been an essential part of the real estate investing community for almost a decade. Some could say that he is THE person most thought of when you […].

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Two Added to the radius financial Advisory Board

Appraisal Buzz

Jennifer Whip and Rob Chrisman join Board to chart the course of radius’ traditional and digital offerings. The post Two Added to the radius financial Advisory Board appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Two Added to the radius financial Advisory Board appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Micro Flipping

Mashvisor

For those who want to break into real estate investing but have no clue (nor enough capital) to get into the business, micro flipping just might be the thing you’re…

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Pending Home Sales Drop by 2.2% in November, Notes National Association of Realtors

Appraisal Buzz

Pending home sales slipped in November, receding slightly after a previous month of gains, reports the National Association of Realtors. Each of the four major U.S. regions witnessed contract transactions decline month-over-month. Year-over-year activity mostly retreated too, as three regions reported drops and only the Midwest saw an increase. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, fell 2.2.% to 122.4 in November.

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BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator: A Full Review

Mashvisor

We took a closer look at BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator. Find out what we liked about it and what alternative tools you can use.

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Strong Values, Translated Into Strong Execution

Appraisal Buzz

MReport speaks with Guild Mortgage CEO Mary Ann McGarry about four decades spent in mortgage and how she works to nurture the “soul of a small company” with the resources of a large one. The post Strong Values, Translated Into Strong Execution appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Strong Values, Translated Into Strong Execution appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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How to Buy a Vacation Rental in 7 Easy Steps

Mashvisor

Many real estate investors buy vacation rental properties to earn a passive income.

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New HUD Measures Assist Kentucky Communities

Appraisal Buzz

After recent tornadoes ravaged the state, HUD has put orders in place to aid residents who fell victim to these natural disasters. The post New HUD Measures Assist Kentucky Communities appeared first on DSNews. The post New HUD Measures Assist Kentucky Communities appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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