Homebuilders are done until mortgage rates fall
Housing Wire
AUGUST 16, 2022
Tuesday’s housing starts report clearly shows that homebuilders are going to be done with single-family construction until mortgage rates fall.
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What Impact Will the Infrastructure Bill Have on the Housing Crisis?
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 29, 2022
The United States is currently in what many consider to be a housing crisis. Market prices for purchased and rented homes are through the roof, with no clear end in sight. More people are searching for homes than there are houses available.
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Opendoor is struggling in Sacramento
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
AUGUST 22, 2022
Opendoor has been losing big lately in Sacramento since the market shifted. I thought it would be interesting to take a look at their activity over the past few months since I’m getting so many questions about them. This is not about throwing shade, and I’m not writing as a fanboy either.
When There’s No Comparison
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 2, 2022
If you’ve been a part of the appraisal world for long, you’ve had this experience. You’ve just submitted a completed report that you feel pretty good about. Soon afterward, however, Read More.
Advantages of Starting Your Business in Cleveland
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
AUGUST 3, 2022
Are you considering starting a business in the Cleveland area? I moved from Denver, Colorado to the Cleveland area in 1996. It’s a great place to start a business! This week I welcome back guest blogger Seth Murphy who shares some advantages of starting a business in the Cleveland area. Enjoy!
Bias in the (Transaction) Zone?
George Dell
AUGUST 31, 2022
The transaction zone is a range within which a sale price might occur. Yet our definitions of value nearly all define a “most probable” price. In prior issues, we have discussed how vintage appraisal practice is vulnerable to accusations of bias.
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Handling Non-Linear Market Changes
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 22, 2022
This year has felt like riding a roller coaster…in the dark…facing backwards. Some of the changes are probably specific to my market, but others will be familiar to most of you. The shifts in supply and demand have been rapid and not always easy to predict.
The inventory myth & dipping prices
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
AUGUST 15, 2022
Let’s talk about two things today. The myth of six months of inventory being normal and dipping prices. I’d love to hear your take in the comments.
Connecting With Agents
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 9, 2022
When it comes to getting business, a lot of us like to go for the “low-hanging fruit.” AMCs are a wonderful source of that “easy to get” business. They’ve been. Read More.
Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
AUGUST 25, 2022
You’ve just purchased your first property to renovate. How can you capitalize on your first investment property? I welcome back guest blogger and Author, Jessica Brody, who shares some tips with us on how to do so. Enjoy!
Is Truth a Credible Edible?
George Dell
AUGUST 24, 2022
Truth can be hard to swallow! I find their ‘truth’ not credible. Not believable. Well, for one thing. One important thing. That belief conflicts with MY belief. Clearly, my beliefs are better than theirs! Anybody can see that. At least they should see that. How can they be so stupid?
Sixth recession red flag raised, despite strong jobs report
Housing Wire
AUGUST 5, 2022
What a crazy day for my economic model! On the same day, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that we’ve recovered all the jobs lost to COVID-19 and I am raising my sixth recession red flag. When I wrote the America is back recovery model on April 7, 2020, and then retired it on Dec.
Fannie Mae is Bullish on Appraiser Trainees
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 8, 2022
Appraisers who have had the opportunity to participate in an appraiser conference recently have probably noticed a recurring theme from Fannie Mae – the importance of supervisory appraisers training the next generation of appraisers. Why is this so important to us?
The housing market went from steaming to stagnant (free download)
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
AUGUST 29, 2022
The housing market went from steaming to stagnant a few months ago, and now that some time has passed, we’re getting more stats to help show the effect of higher mortgage rates. Today let’s look at sales volume to understand what’s going on.
How Full Is Your Glass?
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 30, 2022
I love podcasts! In fact, I started recording podcasts because of how much I loved listening to them. Recently, I was listening to a podcast about car salesmen, and one. Read More.
Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
AUGUST 11, 2022
Do you fix your home up or sell it as-is? That can be a tough question to answer. There are some things to consider before making this decision. This week I welcome back guest blogger Betty White who shares some pros and cons of selling a home in its as-is condition.
Why Data Science?
George Dell
AUGUST 17, 2022
Why not data science? Before we talk about anything, we need to know what ‘it’ is. What is data science? First, what is science? Science is “a systematic study, by observation or experiment; by an expert in scientific method and the field of study.” And what is data?
Is housing inventory growth really slowing down?
Housing Wire
AUGUST 10, 2022
One of the most important housing market stories in recent weeks has been the decline in new listings , which has slowed the growth rate of total inventory. What does this mean?
Burn it Down
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 19, 2022
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Buyers are making less aggressive offers
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
AUGUST 1, 2022
Good news. Buyers aren’t having to make aggressive offers like they used to (even when there are multiple offers). Let’s talk about this today. I suspect this is true in many areas across the country. I’d love to hear your take.
Knowing Is Half the Battle
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 23, 2022
In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the State of Idaho shut down, my company and I took a remote appraisal assignment. Because of the local stay-at-home order, we. Read More.
Housing Affordability Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Eyes on Housing
AUGUST 11, 2022
Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices contributed to housing affordability falling to its lowest point since the Great Recession in the second quarter of 2022.
Can AI Save The AI? Part I
George Dell
AUGUST 10, 2022
AI is “Artificial Intelligence.” The AI is Appraisal Institute. Artificial intelligence is a part of data science. Appraisal comprises science and art. Let’s take a look at what the primal AI intended, and what happened. Which is which? Once upon a time, science and art aspired to be the same.
This app lets homeowners generate floor plans of their homes for free
Housing Wire
AUGUST 8, 2022
In a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors , floor plans ranked as the third most desired listing feature for homebuyers, after photos and detailed listing information. But floor plans are a relative rarity on multiple listings services: only 10-15% home listings in the U.S.
Habitat for Humanity and the VA Partner to Increase Veteran Homeownership
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 12, 2022
New partnership geared toward expanding homeownership opportunities among the nation’s veterans will partially subsidize homeownership expenses and cost-burdens for up to 10 or 15 years for qualified candidates.
Buying or Selling Ohio Land for Sale? Think Land Appraisal.
The Robert Weiler Company
AUGUST 27, 2022
When there is Ohio land for sale – whether raw acreage, commercial property, or residential – a land appraisal is the key component of the process. Any loan for a property is based on the appraisal value.
Recipe for Perfect Customer Service
The Appraiser Coach
AUGUST 16, 2022
I’m not the biggest dessert person in the world, but I have a weakness for Arnold Palmers. For those of you unfamiliar with what an Arnold Palmer is, it’s a. Read More.
Has Inflation Peaked?
Eyes on Housing
AUGUST 10, 2022
Consumer prices eased slightly from a 40-year high in July as declines in energy prices offset increases in food and shelter indexes. Despite this improvement, inflation remains above an 8% rate for a fifth straight month.
How to Avoid Accusations of Bias?
George Dell
AUGUST 3, 2022
Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a new series on Bias. Easy – Just don’t be biased. Don’t even think about it! Alternately, we can have the government regulate and require it! To know what ‘unbiasedness’ is, and how to achieve it, we have to be able to measure it.
Can lower mortgage rates stop the housing recession?
Housing Wire
AUGUST 3, 2022
To say that mortgage rates have been on a wild Mr. Toad’s ride in 2022 is an understatement. In less than a year, we went from 2.78% on the 30-year fixed to as high as 6.28% , then recently got as low as 5% — only to have another move higher this week to 5.30%.
Pushing Mortgage Underwriting Further Into the Digital Age
Appraisal Buzz
AUGUST 12, 2022
Andy Sheehan of Finicity explains how Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor acceptance of direct deposit data to assess income, payroll, and account transactions data for verification of employment can enable digitization through open banking.
CUNA: Credit unions play key role in FHFA’s mission
Valuation Review
AUGUST 8, 2022
Credit unions are integral to achieving the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) mission and goals, according to a recent letter written by the Credit Union National Association to House Financial Services leadership
What is the Triangle in NC?
Raleigh Realty
AUGUST 13, 2022
What is the Triangle in North Carolina? One of the most common questions we receive is 'what is the Triangle in NC?' Below we answer that and a few more common questions: Click here to search for Triangle Real Estate.
Builder Confidence Falls for Eighth Consecutive Month
Eyes on Housing
AUGUST 15, 2022
Builder confidence fell for the eighth straight month in August as elevated interest rates, ongoing supply chain problems and high home prices continue to exacerbate housing affordability challenges.
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