Sacramento Appraisal Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
There is so much talk about buyers sitting on the sidelines right now, but let’s talk about sellers who are also sitting. This is a local trend, but it’s something showing up in many markets across the country also.
George Dell
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Multiple regression works very well under some conditions. We ask: Are these conditions true in most real property valuations? This is actually a vast topic, so we can only reflect on some of the conditions or assumptions which are required for a multiple regression to be valid.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Despite mortgage rates briefly falling below the 6% threshold, both housing inventory and mortgage demand fell last week. Let’s dive into the trend lines of the housing market.
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
As a Home Measurement Specialist, this article is close to my heart! This week my regular guest blogger, Betty White from Moving Offices San Diego , offers some reasons why you should hire a professional to measure your home as well as to remodel it.
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
We often have experiences that teach us principles of life or business—or in this case, both. And the power of an analogy is such that it can apply to a.
Property Appraisal Zone brings together the best content for appraisal professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Riverfront Appraisals
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Realtors, remember the last time your buyer switched lenders at the last minute? I bet you were hoping you could just use the old appraisal, right? Lenders, how many times have you reached out to the appraiser and asked them to change the name on their appraisal from the original lender to the new?
Eyes on Housing
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The median age of owner-occupied homes is 40 years, according to the latest data from the 2021 American Community Survey[1]. The U.S.
Appraiserblogs
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
I’ve previously written about how the various spear throwers at appraisers have used ‘census tract data’ in their assertions that appraisers are racially biased. It’s been done by Freddie Mac, by Andre Perry in his testimony before Congress, by Ph.D
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Home prices growth and mortgage rates have come down from the peaks in 2022, but affordability still remains a challenge. In turn, borrowers who are entering the market are leaning heavily toward buying down their first lien interest rates by paying points up front.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The new Lisbon office follows The Agency's first foray into Europe — in The Netherlands — last spring. The office will be led by Managing Partner Ayres Neto, The Agency revealed to Inman.
Eyes on Housing
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
According to the latest data from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), the median age of owner-occupied homes was 40 years. The age of the housing stock is an important remodeling market indicator.
Appraiserblogs
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
On October 13, 2022, the Appraisal Subcommittee discovered a data breach that occurred on the new ASC.gov website. The incident involved Social Security Numbers. They made an announcement on January 24, 2023 and have contacted all State Appraiser Regulatory Agencies concerning the data breach.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
With a turbulent housing market and a volatile rate environment playing out over much of the past year, concern about housing affordability has hit a fever pitch.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
While mortgage rates have eased and home prices have fallen in many markets, affordability "still has a stranglehold on much of the market," according to research released Monday by Black Knight.
Eyes on Housing
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
According to the Federal Reserve Board’s January 2023 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS)—conducted for bank lending activity over the fourth quarter of last year—banks reported weaker demand for residential real estate (RRE) loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), and commercial real estate (CRE) loans.
Appraiserblogs
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The person who espouses this super valuable ‘advice’ does not have an appraiser’s license… Appraisers, if you think I’m serious about the message subject line, please reconsider!
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) urged the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to remove the addition of a debt-to-income loan level pricing adjustment (LLPA) in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘s pricing framework.
Inman
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
It’s no surprise that for today’s eco-conscious buyers, LEED-certified residences represent a prize like no other. However, for now, such homes are a rarity. Here’s a closer look at why that’s the case, and why it could be changing.
Eyes on Housing
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The balance of consumer credit outstanding grew 6.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022 (seasonal adjusted annual rate) after climbing 6.7% (SAAR) in the third quarter according to the Federal Reserve’s latest G.19 Consumer Credit report.
Advanced Appraisal
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
02/01/2023
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Nonbank mortgage lender and servicer Mr. Cooper has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the investment management firm Roosevelt Management Company, LLC., the company confirmed on Friday. The deal also includes the operations for affiliated company Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Home price growth fell 0.4 percent between November and December, while year-over-year single-family price growth dropped to 6.9 percent, according to new data released Tuesday by CoreLogic. Markets & Economy Select corelogic home price growth home price index home prices HPI price growth
Eyes on Housing
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Per the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) survey through the week ending February 3rd, total mortgage activity increased 7.4% from the previous week and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rate fell one basis point to 6.18%.
Appraiserblogs
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Your trade has been under assault for years. The de minimus rule was the first I sensed of the end of your trade. I am going off of vague memory but I think it was 1997, and at the time, the near majority of my town was below the $250,000 threshold, as were 90% of the towns adjacent.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
California-based Carrington Mortgage Services (CMS) sees a window of opportunity in the mortgage market.
Inman
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned on Tuesday that operators of mortgage comparison-shopping platforms may be violating RESPA if they manipulate search results to coerce kickbacks.
Eyes on Housing
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed new standards to determine if construction materials for federally funded infrastructure projects are made in the USA.
McKissock
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
At what age will you be able to retire? Could you retire right now? Should you? How can you know? If you are an independent appraiser, these can be particularly hard questions to answer, since you may be mostly or entirely responsible for setting up your retirement plan.
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is putting mortgage comparison sites on notice, laying out scenarios regarding how certain platforms could be violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) section 8.
Inman
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
This week, the spotlight shines on Ivan Chorney, a Miami broker specializing in luxury real estate developments. Brokerage Luxury Lens Service broker spotlight Ivan Chorney luxury real estate Miami real estate
Empire Appraisal Group
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
50% Rule Imperils Rebuilds in Hurricane-Hit Areas NEWS & MEDIA felixmizioznikov / Getty Images Source: 50% Rule Imperils Rebuilds in Hurricane-Hit Areas | Florida Realtors 50% Rule Imperils Rebuilds in Hurricane-Hit Areas By Derek Gilliam Some SW Fla.
Valuation Review
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
#Washington #nationscapitol, #appraisalsubcommittee #hearing #appraisalbias #coverage
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The 2023 market is unlike those we’ve seen in previous years. We’re coming off of back-to-back years where mortgage rates were in the 2s and 3s, and they’re now in the 6s. In a market like this, every lead, loan and basis point matters more than ever for LOs.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
339 
Let's personalize your content