Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
APRIL 18, 2022
Could you live in a tiny home? Or what about a skinny home? I’m talking where walls range anywhere from eight feet to twelve feet wide at their maximum. Well, let’s talk about a super thin unit that sold recently in Sacramento. Think Like an Appraiser Class: I’m teaching my favorite class on April 28 from 9am-12pm. We’ll […].
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Housing Wire
APRIL 18, 2022
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut the country down in 2020, title and settlement professionals were deemed essential and continued to help consumers purchase homes and refinance mortgages. Protecting homeowners is always at the center of the title insurance industry’s core values: to lead, deliver and protect. This includes being transparent and fair in the title and settlement fees charged to consumers when buying a home or refinancing.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
According to the RE/MAX National Housing Report for March 2022, March home sales jumped 32.2% over February, posting a report record median sales price of $360,000. As buyers continued to outnumber sellers, the monthly supply of inventory reached a record low of 1.0 across the report’s 51 metro areas analyzed. March’s significant month-over-month growth in … The post Spring Buying Season Starts Strong appeared first on DSNews.
Appraiserblogs
APRIL 18, 2022
…a brilliant ‘work around’ to solve the subject & comps adjustment issues, which Fannie Mae thinks is no big deal… Appraisers, I was chatting with an appraiser buddy last week about the ANSI measuring dilemma we all face when doing Conventional lending reports, which ultimately will wind up with Fannie Mae. In my view, my appraiser buddy has a brilliant ‘work around’ to solve the subject & comps adjustment issues, which Fannie Mae thinks is no big deal, but we all know will cause conside
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
As of March 31, the share of mortgages remaining in pandemic-related forbearance plans had dwindled to 1.05% of all loans, down from 1.18% at the end of February, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). As of the end of March roughly 525,000 homeowners remained in forbearance plans, according to the MBA’s data. That’s down from a peak of 4.3 million in June 2020.
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Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
In this current purchase-driven market, mortgage lenders are struggling to maintain volume and compete for market share while navigating increasing origination expenses, rising interest rates, heightened regulatory demands, and a highly competitive talent market. . In response to this, mortgage fulfillment services provider SitusAMC has added a Licensed Underwriting offering as a component of its Loan Fulfillment Support Services.
Raleigh Realty
APRIL 18, 2022
A Guide To Gardening With Kids It seems sometimes these days that it is harder than ever to encourage children to spend time outside. On average, kids today only spend about four to seven minutes outdoors in comparison to the seven hours spent on electronics. Between countless sources of media and technology being increasingly ever-present in our society today dividing kids’ attention, it is more important than ever to break through that noise to encourage healthy activities and a connection to
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
Fannie Mae has priced a $736 million Multifamily DUS REMIC under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (Fannie Mae GeMS) program. FNA 2022-M8 marks the fourth Fannie Mae GeMS issuance of 2022. “With the M8, we were able to include a small group of our ARM 7-6 collateral, which is a 7-year, SOFR-based floater with a 6 percent cap on the pass-through rate,” states Dan Dresser, senior vice president of multifamily capital markets and.
Assurance Financial
APRIL 18, 2022
One of the first things you learn when you’re in the market for a new home is that no house is perfect. There will be things you like and dislike about every home you see. That doesn’t mean you need to live with the things you don’t like once you buy a house, though. After your purchase, you can renovate the property to make it suit your tastes and fit your needs.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
It is no secret that the price of everything has been rising of late, and it seems that some of the pressure caused by inflation and rising interest rates is finally starting to trickle down to the housing market. According to Redfin, early-stage homebuying demand is beginning to falter as new listings are down 7% … The post Early-Stage Homebuying Demand Beginning to Falter appeared first on DSNews.
Mashvisor
APRIL 18, 2022
Recently, there have been many conversations surrounding the current inflation. What does it mean for real estate investors in the US? Table of Contents What Is Inflation? What Causes Inflation?
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
BLOG VIEW: Profit margin compression is currently one of the most significant factors impacting profitability and business efficiency for mortgage lenders. Lender profit margin expectations have consistently fallen over the years since 2015. According to Fannie Mae’s Quarterly Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey , lenders’ profit margin outlook declined in the second quarter of 2021 with 46% of lenders claiming they were expecting lower profit margins throughout the fourth quarter.
Mashvisor
APRIL 18, 2022
It’s understandable if you have questions about rent analysis—what it is, how it’s done, or why it matters—so we’ll explore this topic here. Table of Contents What Is Rent Analysis?
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
Geared toward borrowers struggling due to the pandemic, FHA details the latest loss mitigation option to help homeowners remain in their homes. The post FHA Finalizes Details on 40-Year Mortgage Mod appeared first on DSNews. The post FHA Finalizes Details on 40-Year Mortgage Mod appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
BiggerPockets
APRIL 18, 2022
The BRRRR method can be taught by no one better than David Greene, author of Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, and adorably dubbed “Sir BRRRR” by co-host Rob Abasolo. While […].
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
After peaking at 4.3 million at the height of the pandemic in June 2020, nearly two years later, an estimated 525,000 U.S. homeowners remained in forbearance plans in March. The post Number of Loans in Forbearance Approaches the 1% Mark appeared first on DSNews. The post Number of Loans in Forbearance Approaches the 1% Mark appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
BiggerPockets
APRIL 18, 2022
After years of record-breaking appreciation, property values are facing their first real test since 2019, as mortgage rates rapidly rise and put downward pressure on housing prices. As such, many […].
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
Total commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending is expected to hold steady at a projected $895 billion of total lending in 2022, roughly in line with 2021 totals ($891 billion), according to an updated forecast released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Multifamily lending alone (which is also included in the total figures above) is expected to fall to $418 billion in 2022 – down 11% from last year’s estimated record of $470.
Mashvisor
APRIL 18, 2022
Before buying a house, it is critical to be well-informed on the benefits and drawbacks of an Airbnb investment.
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc. has launched its full service, in-house mortgage loan servicing operation for new loan originations, combining its 34-year tradition of superior customer care with industry-leading loan servicing technologies. Cornerstone has made significant investments to build an elite team of servicing professionals led by Toby Wells, Cornerstone’s Managing Director of Loan Servicing, elevating … The post Cornerstone Home Lending Debuts New Mortgage Loan Servicing O
Mortgagebroker News
APRIL 18, 2022
The central bank could introduce more 50-basis-point hikes very soon, says a prominent economist
PennyMac
APRIL 18, 2022
Homeownership is a keystone of the American dream. The ability to decorate your walls, or paint them sky blue, and live with a pet without landlord approval makes buying a home attractive, as do the substantial financial benefits such as tax savings and equity building. There’s nothing like the peace of mind that comes from the knowledge that your home is truly yours.
Mortgagebroker News
APRIL 18, 2022
A new study assesses on the measure's likely effect on the market in Canada's third-most-populous city
Appraisal Buzz
APRIL 18, 2022
Freddie Mac has predicted that the single-family purchase market will remain solid in 2022 despite increases in mortgage rates. A new quarterly forecast released by the company’s chief economist estimates that rising rates will lead to moderation in home buyer demand and house price appreciation. But overall, the housing market will remain a bright spot in the U.S. economy.
Mortgagebroker News
APRIL 18, 2022
"Significant resources" will be allocated to the measure, according to the federal housing minister
Eyes on Housing
APRIL 18, 2022
Rapidly rising interest rates combined with ongoing home price increases and higher construction costs continue to take a toll on builder confidence and housing affordability. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes moved two points lower to 77 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Mortgagebroker News
APRIL 18, 2022
We take an in-depth look at mortgage underwriting and what you need to know
Mortgagebroker News
APRIL 18, 2022
Priority groups include senior citizens and domestic violence survivors
Mortgagebroker News
APRIL 18, 2022
New taxes on out-of-province owners were recently introduced
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