Appraisal Buzz
MAY 2, 2022
The housing market has experienced a turbulent few years, so what can industry experts expect in the future? You can pay attention to many indicators, but the recent infrastructure bill will reveal the most crucial information. These are a few ways it will affect real estate in the coming months. 1. Construction Sites Will Stay on Schedule. Federal plans can move slowly, but that doesn’t mean ?
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
Surging interest rates and home price appreciation made March one of the most challenging months for prospective homebuyers looking to make purchases, according to a recent report. Annual home price gains saw 19.9% annual appreciation in March, down from an upwardly revised 20.1% in February, which was the first month to see price growth greater than 20%, according to Black Knight ’s monthly mortgage monitor report.
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
MAY 2, 2022
What are prices doing? That’s always the question, and I get it. But there are bigger fish to fry to understand what the housing market is doing. A shift: Over the past few weeks there has been a shift in demand, which is why this conversation is so important. This isn’t about doom and gloom. […].
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
Seattle, Washington-based real estate valuation company True Footage announced the acquisition of Spark for Appraisers , an appraisal technology firm. Spark for Appraisers sells data infrastructure software to appraisers to produce faster and more reliable appraisals. According to True Footage, more than 700,000 appraisals flow through the platform every year.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 2, 2022
Black Knight Inc., has released the latest iteration of its Mortgage Monitor Report for March 2022 which looks at mounting affordability pressures resulting from the competing dynamics of rising interest rates and ever-increasing home prices. According to Black Knight Data & Analytics President Ben Graboske, though home price appreciation slowed in March—albeit very slightly—30-year mortgage … The post Home Affordability Nears All-Time Low Amid Spiking Interest Rates appeared first o
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
Six months ago Interfirst Mortgage Co. issued pink slips to over 350 non-commissioned loan officers, a workforce reduction that former workers claimed to represent more than half of Interfirst’s entire staff. It was not enough: the Rosemont, Illinois-based business plans to lay off 140 more employees in May, a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) the company filed in early March reveals.
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Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
Looking at the housing industry from a bird’s eye view in 2021, it’s easy to see the fast-paced housing market and the record-setting surge in volume. However, in the midst of that massive volume, companies were working furiously to balance demand and resources — balancing and rebalancing the books. Companies announced they were going public, acquiring companies, hiring hundreds of people to accommodate the demand, and so much more.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 2, 2022
PERSON OF THE WEEK: Mortgage lenders have had to keep pace with some rapid changes during the past two years, particularly with the impact of the pandemic, and it as looks like the pace of change won’t be slowing in 2022. Now, as the industry shifts to a purchase market, new challenges loom on the horizon, including rising mortgage rates, increased regulation, super tight housing inventory, rising home prices and lack of affordability.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 2, 2022
NAHB analysis of Census Construction Spending data shows that total private residential construction spending rose 1% in March after an increase of 0.7% in February. Spending stood at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $882 billion. Total private residential construction spending was 18.4% higher than a year ago. These monthly gains are attributed to the strong growth of spending on.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 2, 2022
Black Knight Inc. ’s Data & Analytics division has released its latest Mortgage Monitor Report, based upon the company’s mortgage, real estate and public records datasets. As home prices and interest rates continue their sharp upward climb, this month’s report revisits the mounting affordability pressures resulting from these competing dynamics.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 2, 2022
As the construction labor market remains tight and skilled labor shortages persist, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. According to the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), average hourly earnings (AHE) in construction vary greatly across 43 states that reported these data.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 2, 2022
The gender pay gap is increasingly burdening women, who are now priced out of 34 cities as home prices continue to accelerate across the country. While the onset of the pandemic further widened the gender pay gap, a new report from PropertyShark examined gender disparities within the homebuying market in 51 of the largest U.S. … The post Housing Gender Gap Widens Nationwide appeared first on DSNews.
GoForrmz
MAY 2, 2022
Move away from paper forms to streamline your small business workflows One of the biggest challenges facing small to mid-sized businesses today is finding a way to digitize their daily processes. Digital forms provide a seamless means of collecting and distributing critical business documentation and information. While it can seem daunting to stray from your standard processes, trust us when we say you’ll never look back.
Lamacchia Realty
MAY 2, 2022
The T3 Sixty has released its annual ranking of the Mega 1000 Brokerages through the Real Estate Almanac. The report ranks the nation’s top 1,000 brokerages by annual sales volume, transaction sides and agent count. T3 Sixty uses sales volume as its lead ranking criteria because it is the core metric used to calculate agent commissions, franchise fees and company revenue, and therefore reflects a company’s overall strength.
Mashvisor
MAY 2, 2022
When looking for online real estate platforms to help you in your investing journey, make sure to read about different Mashvisor reviews.
Town & Country Residential Appraisals
MAY 2, 2022
If you found yourself singing to the title of this blog, then you understand why I titled it the way I did. If not, then you might be a bit younger than me. The path to becoming a certified appraiser involves a Supervisory Appraiser being a mentor that educates and oversees an individual who is an Appraiser Trainee for a period of time to ensure that they become a qualified Certified Residential Appraiser.
Mashvisor
MAY 2, 2022
Are you wondering about investing in Airbnb Charleston SC? We have some news and statistics that you might find surprising.
BiggerPockets
MAY 2, 2022
It’s a housing market crash! It’s a housing market bubble! It’s a relatively normal and stable housing market! Two of these statements might make you excited, anxious, or hopeful, while […].
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
COVID-19 brought many changes to the housing industry as stay-at-home orders forced companies in the space to re-think the mortgage process. From drive-through closings to drone-guided inspections, industry experts got creative to meet the growing demand for new homes for a surge of homebuyers and homeowners who wanted to take advantage of low interest rates.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 2, 2022
Some signs indicate that Canadians' interest in a home away from the city could be declining
Clear Capital
MAY 2, 2022
Story by HousingWire. In February 2022, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac added 1004 Desktop/70D Appraisal products to their Selling Guide for new purchase loans. “The expected benefits of desktop appraisals — faster turn times and less friction for the borrower — are a much-needed piece of good news for a highly competitive market,” said Kenon Chen, executive vice president of corporate strategy at Clear Capital.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 2, 2022
A prominent executive in the sector talks CMP through recent developments
San Jose Real Estate
MAY 2, 2022
Building permits are not hard to research online in San Jose. Why would you want to check building permits? Whether you are checking on your own home to make sure the records for the building permits and finals are accurate or if you are considering a property to buy that has had renovations, it’s a […].
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 2, 2022
The benefits of conventional mortgage and how you can qualify
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
This article is part of our housing market update series. At the end of this series, you can join us on May 10 for a Housing Market Update webinar. Bringing together some of the top economists and researchers in housing, this event will provide an in-depth look at their latest insights on the housing market, along with a roundtable discussion on how this information applies to your business.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 2, 2022
The economy's pace of growth significantly outstripped the BoC's predictions
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
Fannie Mae has priced its fifth Connecticut Avenue Series (CAS) credit-risk transfer deal of 2022, a $952 million note offering backed by a reference pool of single-family mortgages valued at $38.5 billion. The offering is slated to close May 11, according to a presale review by the Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA). A credit-risk transfer deal involves transferring a portion of the reference loan-pool risk to private investors through the CAS real estate mortgage investment conduit, or REMIC.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 2, 2022
Solid experience and a drive for knowledge are crucial to making it in the mortgage space, lender exec says
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 2, 2022
The investing spree for single-family homes seems to be slowing in the fourth quarter after hitting what appears to be peaks in the second and third quarters of 2021. The share of homes purchased by investors reached its peak in October 2021 at 26.9% of all homes purchased, which was also the highest figure recorded … The post Investor Activity Stalls in Q4 of 2021 appeared first on DSNews.
Mortgagebroker News
MAY 2, 2022
Demand for housing remains sky-high across the country
Appraiserblogs
MAY 2, 2022
“Census tract boundaries do not necessarily define the subject’s market…” Appraisers, of all the issues I’ve written about or questioned since 2006, this topic about your knowledge of, and concern about, Census Tracts has overwhelmingly been the largest response ever, several hundred within just a few hours of posting! To refresh, the questions were these: Do you know where the Census Tracts boundaries are in the areas you work?
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Biden Administration have issued a “Shields Up” warning to U.S. businesses regarding the increased threat of cyberattacks related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. “Evolving intelligence indicates that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks,” the CISA’s warning reads.
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