Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

Pending home sales fell for the sixth consecutive month in November, recording a 4.0% month-over-month drop that resulted in an index reading of 73.9, according to data released last Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. “Pending home sales recorded the second-lowest monthly reading in 20 years as interest rates , which climbed at one of the fastest paces on record this year, drastically cut into the number of contract signings to buy a home,” Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, sa

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

What’s the real estate market going to do in 2023? Nobody has a crystal ball, but here are some emerging trends. Scroll quickly or digest slowly. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 1/12/23 McKissock Webinar (register here) 1/18/23 WCR Market Update in Cameron Park (register here) 1/19/23 Big market update at SAR on Zoom (register here) 1/20/23 […].

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

Top U.S. lender United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) notched a partial win in a lawsuit against broker shop America’s MoneyLine (AML) regarding the controversial “ultimatum” it imposed two years ago. UWM CEO Mat Ishbia announced in March 2021 that brokers who did business with Rocket Mortgage or Fairway Independent Mortgage could not also send loans to UWM, which the lender called the “All In” initiative.

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 3, 2023

The GoFormz team will be exhibiting at World of Concrete in Las Vegas! We are thrilled to be attending World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 17-19, 2023. Will we see you there? World of Concrete 2023 World of Concrete has been serving the global concrete and masonry construction industry for almost 50 years. Industry professionals from all over the world will come together to demonstrate the latest technology, like GoFormz, and machinery available, access the newest training and techni

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

Regina Lowrie, the first female chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association , died suddenly on Jan. 1. She was 68. Lowrie was most recently the president and CEO of Dytrix , a fintech company that enables secure financial transactions that includes closing agent management and real-time wire/ACH transfer validation for institutions. With nearly 40 years of experience in the real estate finance industry, Lowrie is widely known for making history in 2005 as the first female elected chair of the MBA.

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Eyes on Housing

JANUARY 3, 2023

Consumer confidence rose to an eight-month high in December as declining gas prices and easing inflation contributed to more optimistic views of economy. However, spending plans were mixed. Vacation intentions improved, while the intention to buy homes and big-ticket appliances cooled further due to elevated mortgage rates. This shift in consumer preference from goods to services is likely to continue.

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Valcre

JANUARY 3, 2023

The future of commercial real estate appraisal has arrived, and we have technology to thank. This past year, Team Valcre remained steadfast on equipping commercial real estate appraisers with a top-shelf solution for achieving a higher volume of business in less time. More than 50,000 appraisals were completed with Valcre in 2022; and it is expected that number will increase substantially as we head into 2023 and appraisers continue to seek out the tools that will give them a competitive advanta

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect. But, we might also pull from wisdom of the ages: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”.

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 3, 2023

2023 will be tougher for the housing market, but not the worst, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The Annual Real Estate Forecast Summit, organized by the NAR, delivered […].

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Mashvisor

JANUARY 3, 2023

Mashvisor will help you make a well-calculated decision about whether to invest in stocks or real estate in 2023 with this thorough guide.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 3, 2023

There Are Over 20 Condos Located Along Or Near The Houston METRORail, The Second Most-Traveled Light Rail In The Southern United States.

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 3, 2023

Multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) operate in secrecy. They don’t want you to know where the products are coming from, how they’re being sold, who’s making a profit, and how the […].

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 3, 2023

See the best areas to live in Montrose Houston based on homes, direction, and neighborhood

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BiggerPockets

JANUARY 3, 2023

You want to start a real estate business. The cash flow is calling, and whether you’re looking to build passive income, escape the nine-to-five grind, or set yourself up for […].

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 3, 2023

8 Burning Questions About The 2023 The Houston Housing Market

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 3, 2023

"This is a great time for organizations to really take a few steps back"

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 3, 2023

It doesn’t happen very often, but I’m sure it’s happened to each of us at least once: while taking a payment at the door, someone pays you in cash. And. Read More.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 3, 2023

New poll highlights Canadians' financial priorities in 2023

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you are in the market for buying a home, there is more to it than just finding a home that has the right number of bedrooms, bathrooms and other amenities you are looking for. You will want to consider finding the right neighborhood as well. Where you live is important as there are quite a few factors to consider when it comes to finding the right neighborhood for you.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 3, 2023

As early as the Civil War era – before Washington was a state and Seattle became a city – white settlers promoted segregation across the Pacific Northwest. Seattle officials in 1865 passed an ordinance calling for the removal of Native Americans from the town unless hired and housed by Caucasians as their help. This, in effect, marked the beginnings of our city’s race-based housing discrimination, established by one group of citizens against others.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Reaction to the regulator's key move

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 3, 2023

2023 quick guide for first time Houston home buyers. Also includes common mistakes that first time home buyers commit.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 3, 2023

OSFI releases latest HELOC data

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 3, 2023

The December 2022 Home Data Index (HDI ) Market Report shows national quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) home price growth is at -3.2 percent. Download the report , or read it below. Commentary by Brent Nyitray of The Daily Tearsheet. Home price appreciation decelerated again in December as the Clear Capital Home Data Index fell 3.2% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and rose 8.7% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Avison Young unveils latest GTA market report

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McKissock

JANUARY 3, 2023

As part of our contributor series, Steven W. Vehmeier, Appraisal Educator Emeritus, shares his insights into appraising small income properties. The topic of this blog is two-to-four unit residential income properties. The purpose is to address common misconceptions about appraising these unique investment properties, as well as to emphasize the important factors an appraiser must consider.

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Eyes on Housing

JANUARY 3, 2023

Private residential construction spending declined 0.5% in November, as spending on single-family construction plunged 2.9%. Private residential construction spending fell for the six consecutive month, standing at an annual pace of $868 billion. However, this total remains 5.3% higher compared to a year ago. The monthly decline is largely attributed to lower spending on single-family construction, which has also declined.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

California-based mortgage lender loanDepot made changes to its credit line agreement with two of its warehouse lenders going into 2023 amid shrinking origination volume in the previous year. In late December, Dallas, Texas-headquartered NexBank adjusted the revolving credit note to $200 million from $268 million in the previous year, according to a U.S.

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Mortgagebroker News

JANUARY 3, 2023

"This will affect every single licensee in Ontario"

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