Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

In this HW+ Slack Q&A , Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami gives the inside scoop on where rates are headed, whether or not he has updates to his 2022 forecast and more. As a member of HW+, you can us join for regular 30-minute Slack Q&As, where we invite the HW Media newsroom to break down the hottest topics in the industry. Tune in for our next event with Mohtashami happening March 23rd at 12 CT in the #articlediscussion channel.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

It’s easy to get into valuation trouble when we focus too much on price per sq ft. Seriously, this can be a massive problem leading to major heartache during escrows. Okay, that sounds so dramatic, but it’s important to know how to explain how price per sq ft works. Let’s talk about this by using […].

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

The key to winning purchase business in 2022 remains as it was in 2021, the year before that, and the year before that – building and maintaining relationships with real estate agents. But in the most competitive purchase market in years, they’ll have to scrap, leverage social media and add a personal touch. According to three loan originators speaking at a policy summit hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, LOs should focus

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 15, 2022

Clients continue to require more market analysis be included in appraisals. That said, appraisers are not expected to be prognosticators and cannot foretell the future. Through a selection of comparable sales including listings and pending transactions, as well as whether they reconcile their opinions to the lower or higher end of the range of values, appraisers are able to convey to the intended users their understanding and opinion as to what direction the market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

Layoffs, layoff, fired. Knock CEO Sean Black has a lot on his mind including “the difficult decision to part ways with many of our beloved Knockstars.”. Knock, a New York City-based company that makes cash offers on behalf of prospective homebuyers, announced Tuesday that it is laying off 46% of its workforce. Knock did not say exactly how many employees will be laid off.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 15, 2022

There are those who argue that hiring help from outside the U.S. is unamerican, as it takes jobs away from Americans on the home turf. And to a certain extent, Read More.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 15, 2022

DOWNSIZING YOUR HOME. There comes a point when people no longer need the current size of their home. For one reason or another, they downsize. This means fewer rooms, less square footage, and less area to maintain. Whatever reason you have for downsizing, here are some tips to make the process as smooth as possible. Benefits of Downsizing Your Home.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 15, 2022

According to a new report from Redfin, demand for vacation homes fell drastically in February, with mortgage-rate locks for second homes reaching their lowest level since May 2020. Demand was still up 35% from pre-pandemic levels, but significantly lower than the 87% increase in January. February also marked the first month since the start of … The post Inventory Down, Prices Up in Vacation Hotspots appeared first on DSNews.

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Mashvisor

MARCH 15, 2022

It’s crucial for Airbnb investors to access the current short term rental data and analytics. Read to learn what AirDNA can do for Airbnb owners. Vacation rentals are thriving again.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 15, 2022

CoreLogic released its latest Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), which analyzes single-family rent price changes nationally and across major metropolitan areas. Single-family rent prices experienced extensive growth during 2021, increasing an average of 7.8% compared to 2.6% in 2020. But the data shows that prices have continued to climb in 2022 as single-family rents have increased … The post Single-Family Rent Prices Hit Historic Highs appeared first on DSNews.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 15, 2022

Lamacchia Realty is proud to have ranked 73 rd on the third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals Northeast list of the fastest-growing private companies in America! This prestigious ranking includes the fastest-growing private companies based in CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, and VT. The annual list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Northeast region economy’s most dynamic segment- its independent small businesses. .

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 15, 2022

Staircase has launched new click-to-deploy technology that enables lenders to access a wider number of third-party service providers in waterfall fashion through their loan origination system (LOS). The new technology removes the lengthy process of integrating new services and eliminates wait times when accessing automated borrower verifications and document classification and data extraction services.

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Mashvisor

MARCH 15, 2022

Airbnb Orlando is now witnessing record numbers of visitors, both from within the state and outside the state, compared to other areas in the US.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 15, 2022

There are those who argue that hiring help from outside the U.S. is unamerican, as it takes jobs away from Americans on the home turf. And to a certain extent, … Read More. The post The Case for Virtual Assistants appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 15, 2022

Don’t look now but something else is about to cost you more – property taxes. Homeowners in King County – or the lenders paying their mortgage – recently received notices in the mail about the assessed value of their property. This figure will help adjust their property tax next year. (The assessment in 2021 determined this year’s tax.). Depending on where you live, the property tax bill in 2023 will rise between 1.5% (Algona) and 15% (Tukwila).

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 15, 2022

Kristy Folino of ServiceLink examines the importance of paying it forward to the next generation of mortgage industry leaders and the lasting impact of mentorship. The post Four Tips for Effective Mentorship appeared first on DSNews. The post Four Tips for Effective Mentorship appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Mashvisor

MARCH 15, 2022

The introduction of the best real estate apps has helped real estate investors who want to earn a high income and grow their portfolios.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 15, 2022

The nationwide grant includes approximately 7,000 renewed and new grants aimed at assisting individuals and families experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing with access to supportive services. The post HUD Earmarks $2.6B+ to Fight Homelessness appeared first on DSNews. The post HUD Earmarks $2.6B+ to Fight Homelessness appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 15, 2022

Welcome to part one of a rehab-estimation masterclass with real estate mogul James Dainard! James has earned his title by being involved in 3,000 transactions over the past fifteen years […].

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 15, 2022

The average cost of a home across the country has surged by more than 20% in the past year

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

You’ve probably heard the saying “you have to spend money to make money” That is especially true when it comes to your home. If you want to get the most value for your property, you need to keep it in good condition. Here are a few tips on how to avoid hurting your home appraisal: What is a home appraisal? Home appraisals are a method by which an appraiser reviews a home and compares them to homes in a specific neighborhood to determine their fair market price.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 15, 2022

Household consumption accelerated amid continued easing of public health restrictions

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Eppraisal

MARCH 15, 2022

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. There are multiple types of buyer representation with differences in what they entail. There are benefits and downsides to each type. Some provide services without any commission due from you, and some may have you paying a commission.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 15, 2022

Momentum from construction intentions remains strong, Statistics Canada reports

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BiggerPockets

MARCH 15, 2022

Sticking to a budget is tough, and it only got more difficult for Mindy in February. Here's what happened.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 15, 2022

Major housing complex to be renovated through a multi-million funding tranche

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McKissock

MARCH 15, 2022

Clients continue to require more market analysis be included in appraisals. That said, appraisers are not expected to be prognosticators and cannot foretell the future. Through a selection of comparable sales including listings and pending transactions, as well as whether they reconcile their opinions to the lower or higher end of the range of values, appraisers are able to convey to the intended users their understanding and opinion as to what direction the market is trending.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 15, 2022

International measures against Russia continue as the conflict escalates

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Eyes on Housing

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the first month of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 83,404. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is a 0.6% decline over the January 2021 level of 83,921. Year-to-date ending in January, single-family permits declined in three out of the four regions. The South posted a small increase of 0.9% while the Northeast.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 15, 2022

Continuous education is key to remaining relevant as a service provider

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

NAHREP co-Founder and CEO Gary Acosta. Over the next two decades, housing finance experts predict Hispanic homeowners will make up 70% of all new homeowners. That figure explains at least some of the palpable optimism among attendees of the policy summit the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals hosted this week in Washington, D.C.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 15, 2022

Canadian Western Bank is slated to relocate its corporate headquarters

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

Judge, judicial, court, regulation, Supreme Court, HUD, FHFA, ruling, fair housing. A recent judge’s ruling in pending litigation involving student-loan securitization trusts could have far-reaching legal and financial implications for the private-label securities market. In the federal court case, “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. National Collegiate Master Student Loan Trust et al.,” a group of 15 student loan trusts find themselves the target of litigation filed by the U.S.

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Mortgagebroker News

MARCH 15, 2022

It has announced the launch of its new mortgage platform

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