Housing Wire
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Mortgage applications for the week ending Sept. 30 decreased 14.2% from the prior week , according to the latest survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association. On an unadjusted basis, the mortgage composite index decreased 14% compared with the previous week. The refinance index decreased 18% from the previous week and was 86% lower than the same week one year ago.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Jared Motzenbecker, Director of Wealth Services of Gulfside Wealth. We sat down with Jared and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss financial planning and the path to retirement. How late is too late to plan for retirement? What can appraisers do now in their 40’s and 50’s to successfully financially plan for retirement?
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 5, 2022
In an email sent on Tuesday, loanDepot CEO Frank Martell reminded staffers that in times like these, there are “no easy answers.” “We must deal with the realities of our market, face the future with determination, and focus on our strengths while addressing our challenges as a team,” he wrote. To that end, Martell detailed the lender’s progress on its “Vision 2025” plan to “address market-driven realities” and a “longer-term vision that
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Jared Motzenbecker, Director of Wealth Services of Gulfside Wealth. We sat down with Jared and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss financial planning and the path to retirement. How late is too late to plan for retirement? What can appraisers do now in their 40’s and 50’s to successfully financially plan for retirement?
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill in late July creating federal minimum standards, which would allow notaries nationwide to perform remote online notarizations (RON). Title industry experts say it would be a game-changer for the mortgage space, but they expect some resistance. “Actually, I feel remote online notarizations could streamline the process for larger entities, hedge funds and investor builders,” said Rachel Luna, agency development manager at Patriot Title Co
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 5, 2022
With interest among real estate investors in workforce housing and ESG-focused investments on the rise, affordable rental housing demand is surging for moderate-income households as the transition to homeownership becomes unobtainable for many Americans. The post Moderate-Income Rental Housing a Viable Asset as ESG Investments Grow appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
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Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 5, 2022
HouseCanary’s latest Market Pulse report shows decreasing demand has resulted in a sharp drop in new listing volume, resulting in an estimated 19% decrease nationwide compared to September 2021. The post With New Net Listings Down, Housing Market Reaches Crossroads appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 5, 2022
HousingWire recently spoke with Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic, about eNote adoption. HousingWire: Where does the industry stand in terms of digital adoption, and more specifically the adoption of eNotes? Dominic Iannitti: Many lenders were considering, or at least researching, digital implementations when the pandemic hit, putting industry adoption on the fast track.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Online real estate auction marketplace adds 15-plus-year industry veteran to lead tech initiatives to create and source transformative technology solutions. The post James Curl Tapped as Xome’s New CTO appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
George Dell
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Three-Hundred plus One! Cyndi Law is our editor-in-chief, webmistress, and main force for Valuemetrics. She informed me, from the results of our internet provider’s SEO rules, that last week was our three-hundredth post! And the topic, appropriately, was how outdated ‘established’ appraiser education blocks better valuations, better economic health, and enlightened public policy.
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Nobody is buying today. Everyone has left the market. Or wait, I mean, it’s only buyers at the very highest prices who have backed off. No, maybe it’s first-time buyers who are getting crushed. There are lots of ideas floating around, so let’s take a look at some stats. I hope this is helpful, whether […]. The post Who is buying in today’s housing market?
Appraiserblogs
OCTOBER 5, 2022
It still proves my point: Appraisal Management Companies take a sizable Cut of the appraisal fee… It was March 28th, 2018 that I wrote my very first blog post entitled “What’s not in your wallet?” where I went into great detail about how Appraisal Management Companies or AMCs get paid and how the consumer is not aware of the fact that the AMC is taking much of the fee while finding the cheapest and fastest appraiser.
Valcre
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Several factors affect the valuation of a commercial real estate property: This includes location, size, and supply and demand. It’s the responsibility of a business and property owner to consider these factors when buying or selling a property. Carrying out a commercial real estate appraisal is an excellent way to determine the value of a commercial property.
Lamacchia Realty
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Lamacchia Realty, Inc. has released their “Top Producing REALTORS®,” for September 2022! This program recognizes the Top 10 REALTORS® by company and the Top 3 or 5 REALTORS® by office with the highest transaction numbers or sales for the month! September 2022 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Eileen Doherty grew up in Woburn and resides in the area to this day.
Mashvisor
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Analysts at Goldman Sachs say that the US housing market downturn will worsen in 2023. It begs the question, “Will the housing market crash?
Lamacchia Realty
OCTOBER 5, 2022
EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT RADON. Thinking of buying or selling a home in Massachusetts , New Hampshire , or Florida ? If so, you should probably have a radon test done in your home. The Environmental Protection Agency strongly recommends conducting a test to keep everyone safe and healthy. Many buyers will ask for a radon test to be done before they buy a house, so it is important to have your house tested before moving forward in the buying/selling process.
BiggerPockets
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that productivity continues to flourish in many white-collar industries, even when employees aren’t directly observed under the same roof. For many […].
Mortgagebroker News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Multiple strong links influence the trajectories of the two major North American economies
BiggerPockets
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Assisted living investing isn’t your typical type of rental property investing. When someone thinks “I want to get rich in real estate,” they’re often not considering setting up a home […].
Houston Properties
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Comprehensive guide to the top 17 suburban neighborhoods in Houston.
BiggerPockets
OCTOBER 5, 2022
If you pay attention, you’ll notice there is a game being played. The sooner you realize this, the sooner you can play to win. The game of life has various […].
Mortgagebroker News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Consumers continue to labour under the central bank's rate moves
AmeriMac
OCTOBER 5, 2022
If you are in the process of buying a home, getting a home appraisal of the property can help you to get the correct market value for the home so that you don’t pay too much for it. Getting a purchase appraisal while you are in the process of buying can affect both the overall cost of the house and the amount of your mortgage. It can be helpful for both the buyer and the seller of the property when the true value of the home is assessed.
Mortgagebroker News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Plus: a key way brokers can differentiate themselves from banks
Clear Capital
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Hosted by HousingWire. On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of corporate strategy at Clear Capital, about the 2022 Appraisal Survey from the National Association of Realtors. The survey results showed a large disconnect in how different sectors see appraisal challenges and solutions. LISTEN TO PODCAST.
Mortgagebroker News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Expect continued declines in top markets, report says
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 5, 2022
FHFA Director Sandra Thompson. The U.S. housing market has faced periods of high interest rates, home price appreciation and lack of inventory before. But these forces all happening at once makes the current landscape especially volatile and challenging, according to Sandra Thompson, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. “If you put things in perspective, we have dealt with high interest rates, we have dealt with increasing home prices, and we’ve also been dealing with supply
Mortgagebroker News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Housing inventory is steadily accumulating in the region
Eppraisal
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Now that the real estate market is transitioning with softening sales and rising interest rates, it is important to be in the know as a home buyer. Here's how to prepare yourself for the ride: Align with an Agent Find a real estate agent who is local, knowledgeable and experienced. A good real estate agent should provide you with exceptional service and have your best interests at heart.
Mortgagebroker News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The city's housing market slowdown is continuing
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 5, 2022
NAHB analysis of the Survey of Construction (SOC) shows that 67% of all new single-family homes started in 2021 were built on slab foundations, followed by 21% of homes built with a full/partial basement and 11% of homes built with a crawl space. As home building shifts towards the southern divisions, the slab adoption rates are growing larger. The share.
Mortgagebroker News
OCTOBER 5, 2022
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