Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
American suburbs surrounding the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas gained a total of 4.7 million new residents since 2010, with 3.7 million of them renters, according to a report by nationwide apartment search website RENTCafé on U.S. Census Bureau data. Today, an estimated 21 million people rent a suburban home in one of 50 largest metros. On average, renters made up 39% of the suburbs surrounding these metros.
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Are buyers finally gaining more power? Yes. The truth is the market is still ultra-competitive, but there is a slightly better chance buyers can get into contract these days and maybe not pay as much above the asking price (maybe). Teaching my favorite class: On September 28th from 9am-12pm I’m teaching my favorite class at SAR […].
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Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
National homebuilding titan Lennar is comfortably profitable, but company executives lament that a struggle to procure construction materials keeps them from doing more. “The supply chain for construction is significantly stressed and that will continue for the 4 th quarter and beyond,” said Stuart Miller, chairman of Lennar during a company earning’s call Tuesday.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
For the second month in a row, the economists at Fannie Mae revised expectations for near-term real GDP growth downward—and outward—due to persistent supply chain disruptions and labor market tightness, according to the September 2021 commentary from the GSE’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. Those factors, they say, will affect the housing market as the … The post Supply Constraints Could Hinder Home Sales appeared first on theMReport.com.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
A series of regulatory changes are taking place in housing due to a new political administration and the country’s reckoning with racial inequality in homeownership. That’s why HousingWire invited attorney Jeffrey Naimon , partner at the Buckley LLP Washington, D.C. office, to HW Annual to explain what these new regulations mean for the housing economy. .
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
While the rise of digital technology has permanently shifted the world of lending, many borrowers still look for a human-touch experience to help create trust and transparency throughout the lending process. “A successful model can maximize the use of both [technology and human processes], which creates efficiencies and improves employee participation,” said Suzanne Powell , SVP, Digital Client Experience at Radian.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The final day of the Five Star Conference 2021 featured two educational Labs geared toward servicing professionals, as they look to technology and its role in the future of the foreclosure process. The post Five Star Conference Labs Highlight Innovations in the Servicing Sector appeared first on DSNews. The post Five Star Conference Labs Highlight Innovations in the Servicing Sector appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
A full one-third of the compensation paid to non-controlling shareholder real estate CEOs is variable, according to the 2021 RealTrends Brokerage Compensation Report. This is up considerably from 2016, when the last report was published. “A great thing happened over the past five years,” says Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends. “Brokers have shifted to more variable compensation based on performance.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Small changes can lead to big improvements. At some point, within almost every coaching session, I believe that some version of this topic comes up. I’ll suggest a fairly minor … Read More. The post Small Equals Big appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Six months after raising capital, digital mortgage startup Maxwell announced Tuesday the launch of a trading platform to provide community lenders access to the secondary market, connecting these loan sellers to buyers. The initiative attempts to reduce the volume of loans in small and midsize lenders’ balance sheets, so they can capture the volume of new loans available in the market and compete with the industry’s largest players.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The awards honored women professionals in categories including Rising Star, Leadership, Mentorship, D&I, and Laurie G. Maggiano Executive of the Year. The post Women in Housing Awards Close Out Annual Five Star Conference appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Women in Housing Awards Close Out Annual Five Star Conference appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Small changes can lead to big improvements. At some point, within almost every coaching session, I believe that some version of this topic comes up. I’ll suggest a fairly minor. Read More.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Michael H. Wilson has joined Plaza Home Mortgage , a wholesale and correspondent mortgage lender, as chief information officer. Wilson joins Plaza from Zense, a technology start-up he co-founded that uses AI and blockchain to provide universal credit validation. Prior to Zense, Wilson was the vice president of IT operations, chief information security officer of Impac Mortgage Corp.
GoForrmz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Streamline your construction workflow by integrating your GoFormz digital forms with Acumatica Improving your construction operation’s efficiency, communication, and professionalism begins with digitizing critical documents and workflows. Job site documentation is a common obstacle to productivity for construction operations – forms take ages to complete, require manual delivery and processing, and are often riddled with errors.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
In our litigious society, real estate appraisers are increasingly vulnerable to many kinds of liability. Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit your legal liability and keep yourself and your business protected. Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning with tips and tools to help you protect your appraisal practice — including a Pro-Series webinar coming up on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
McKissock
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
From opening up restaurants for dine-in service to loosening restrictions on travel, the country is getting back to normal in a mostly post-pandemic world. However, some things may never go back to “normal” — like the way we work. Over the past year, working from home transitioned from “temporary” to a new norm many companies have begun to not only accept but openly embrace.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 2021 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 17% compared from a year ago. Compared to July 2021, applications increased by 9%. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns. “Mortgage applications to purchase new homes were down in August compared to 2020’s late summer surge, but both mortgage applications and MBA’s estimate of new home sales
McKissock
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
In our litigious society, real estate appraisers are increasingly vulnerable to many kinds of liability. Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit your legal liability and keep yourself and your business protected. Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning with tips and tools to help you protect your appraisal practice — including a Pro-Series webinar coming up on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
A new report has found that home sales and median prices have both dropped since July. . The post Housing Market Shifts From White-Hot to Red-Hot appeared first on theMReport.com. The post Housing Market Shifts From White-Hot to Red-Hot appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
BiggerPockets
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
BRRRR is an excellent investment method for the right person, but there are risks. Here are the risks you need to be aware of before attempting the BRRRR method of real estate investing.
Appraisal Buzz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The final day of the Five Star Conference included the Women in Housing Leadership Awards, as well as a panel featuring insights from a number of accomplished female industry leaders. The post Five Star Honors Industry Leaders at Women in Housing Event appeared first on DSNews. The post Five Star Honors Industry Leaders at Women in Housing Event appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
BiggerPockets
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
What if you could own rental properties without the responsibility of landlording? Not only that, what if you were paid a hefty, non-refundable deposit for your home, minimizing your risk? […].
Lamacchia Realty
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The Lamacchia Development and Property Management team is pleased to promote Angela Ravesi to Manager of LD and LPM! Angela has been the Coordinator for both departments for two years. Angela’s strength as a leader became evident during the many obstacles brought on from the pandemic. Landlords look to property management to delegate the many responsibilities that come with owning rental properties, and she has been a critical component in facilitating that.
Mortgagebroker News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The Appraisal Institute’s CEO talked CMP through how the appraiser’s role has changed – and why the process takes time
Quicken Loans
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) can make a lot of sense for many people. You can generally get a lower rate than you could with comparable fixed-rate loans. Additionally, if you plan on moving before the end of the initial fixed-rate period of the loan, you may never deal with an adjustment. Today, we’re going to discuss FHA ARMs. These can be a great option if you’re looking for the flexibility of an adjustable rate, but your credit is less than perfect.
Mortgagebroker News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
As purchase prices rise, so does the down payment - and Community Trust recognizes the importance of growing that nest egg
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
On Tuesday, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that housing starts hit 1,615,000 for August and housing permits came in nicely at 1,728,000. These data lines beat expectations, and we had slight positive revisions to the previous months — overall, a good report on all fronts. I have always been mindful that the month-to-month housing starts data can be wild, both positive and negative, so the trend is what matters the most.
Mortgagebroker News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Federal and territorial governments pledge housing assistance for qualified low-income households
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Starting March 14, 2022, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will require all lenders to use FHA Catalyst for appraisals. The module can also accept appraisals for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), the administration announced last week. The FHA Catalyst: Electronic Appraisal Delivery module will allow for the administration to expand their data collection and analysis capabilities.
Mortgagebroker News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Stronger demand and activity have compensated for pandemic-induced market doldrums
Eyes on Housing
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Housing affordability has been a key driver of the suburban shift of home building activity over the last year and a half. As the following analysis from the NAHB Home Building Geography Index reveals, lower density markets in general have higher housing affordability conditions, which explains the shift in construction activity. The second quarter HBGI examined county-level Price-to-Income ratios.
Mortgagebroker News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
However, weaker overall construction investment continues to make itself felt, Statistics Canada says
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
U.S. homebuilders started construction on 1.615 million homes in August, up 3.9% from July 2021 and 17.4% higher than a year ago, according to a new report by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Across the country, 1.728 million building permits were pulled, which is 6% above the revised rate from a month prior and 13.5% higher than the August 2020 rate.
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