Sacramento Appraisal Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Home prices are the holy grail in real estate, and it almost seems sinful or off-limits to say they’re going down. But let’s be real. That’s what is happening right now locally and in some other portions of the country.
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Are you anticipating having your home appraised? How can you prepare for the inspection? This week I welcome back guest blogger, Betty White, who shares her thoughts on ways to prepare. While she is not an appraiser, I am, and I agree that these things can help!
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 27, 2022
On Thursday, the gross domestic product data for the third quarter showed the U.S. economy grew at a rate of 2.6%, breaking the negative GDP streak we had in the past two quarters.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 25, 2022
*The Appraisal Buzzcast Video will appear here at 5 am on 10/26*. Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Tom Winant and Alan Jeary of STRAAM Group. We sat down with Tom, Alan, and Joan Trice, Founder of Allterra Group, LLC, to discuss what the appraisal industry needs to know about structural risk.
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 28, 2022
NAHB analysis of the most recent Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing published by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that new home sales financed through FHA numbered 11,000 and accounted for 7.5% of the total in Q3 2022–the smallest share since the fourth quarter of 2007.
GoForrmz
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Watch the replay of our Office Hours webinar and catch up on the latest GoFormz features In this webinar, Kelsey Griswold, Sr. Director of Product Management, and Alicia Bryan, Director of Customer Success, explore some enhancements to the GoFormz platform.
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Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
According to a new LendingTree study, the average down payment on homes across the 50 largest U.S. metros analyzed has now topped $62,000, an overall 35% increase compared to 2021. The post Average Down Payments on Homes Rise Nationwide appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Around The Web
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 25, 2022
After bottoming out at 19% in the first quarter of 2022, the popularity of new homes continues to rebound, as the share of buyers looking for new construction rose to 21% and 27% in the second and third quarters of the year, respectively.
DW Slater Company
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Happy October and Happy 8th Anniversary to our blog and 7th Anniversary of our newsletter. The first newsletter was published in September 2015.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 24, 2022
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Monday announced that it is replacing the Classic FICO credit model, which Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have relied on for nearly 20 years, for the FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
“The pandemic-driven wave of relocation to suburbs and rural areas—which tend to lean more conservative than city centers—made those toss-up places more diverse,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 28, 2022
For the second straight quarter, more prospective buyers expect housing availability to improve. In the third quarter of 2022, 37% of buyers expect the home search to get easier in the months ahead, up from 17% and 22% in the first and second quarters of the year, respectively.
Valuation Nation
OCTOBER 24, 2022
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Housing Wire
OCTOBER 26, 2022
September new home sales beat expectations, but don’t get too excited. While monthly supply rose in this report, the previous reports were all revised lower and sale levels are still historically low.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Early in the pandemic, many made the decision to leave urban centers in favor of the suburbs and beyond. But according to Redfin, those who moved took not only their belongings but also their voting preferences too, turning some counties from red or blue to purple.
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Real GDP grew in the third quarter, after shrinking for the first two straight quarters of 2022. This quarter’s growth was mostly fueled by a decline in the trade deficit. More important, the data from the GDP report suggests that inflation is cooling. The GDP price index, rose 4.1%
Empire Appraisal Group
OCTOBER 27, 2022
2022 Study: More Than Half of Buyers Would Purchase a Haunted Home in a Competitive Market. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE LIVED IN A REAL HAUNTED HOUSE?
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Nonbank mortgage lender and servicer Pennymac Financial Services imposed a new round of layoffs to its employees this week, ahead of its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday. .
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
“The above analysis clearly indicates a property in flood zones sells for less and appreciates slower over time than a similar property outside flood zones, given everything else is equal, in Miami,” according to CoreLogic’s report.
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The most recent data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed that personal income increased 0.4% in September, the eighth consecutive monthly increase of this year. Gains in personal income are largely driven by increases in compensation of employees and personal income on assets.
McKissock
OCTOBER 27, 2022
McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide array of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Independent mortgage brokers are beginning to have the products and tech tools needed to compete with banks and large retail lenders, and customers are reaping the benefits of this growing channel. HousingWire recently spoke with Desmond P.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The National Association of Realtors’ latest Pending Home Sales Index showed transactions sliding by 31% year-over-year. Contract signings also pulled back in all four major U.S. regions, with inflated mortgage rates continuing to hinder homebuyers from purchasing a home.
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Housing’s share of the economy edged lower at the end of the third quarter of 2022. This is the first quarter where GDP increased for 2022, with overall GDP increasing at a 2.6% annual rate, following a 0.6% decrease in the second quarter and 1.6% decrease in the first quarter.
Valcre
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Appraisals are a necessary part of anyone looking to buy or sell a property, and commercial real estate appraisals differ vastly from residential appraisals
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
More than 18 months after the planned merger was announced, Flagstar Bank and New York Community Bank on Friday received approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The depository banks, which first announced plans 19 months ago, extended their agreement to merge from Oct. 31 to Dec.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 28, 2022
The latest analysis from the National Association of Realtors revealed pending home sales slipped in September, down 10.2% from August, decreasing in all regions compared to 2021. The post Pending Home Sales Drop for Fourth Consecutive Month appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Around The Web
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 24, 2022
The share of adults planning a home purchase within a year rose to 15% in the third quarter of 2022, up from 13% in the first half of the year. The marginal increase suggests that the prospect of higher mortgage rates in the near term may be leading a small segment of consumers to consider the purchase of a home. Read More › Economics Housing Trends housing economics housing trends report
McKissock
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently posted an article to remind financial institutions that they must have a reconsideration of value process in place, and that the process should be clear and actionable.
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 28, 2022
All Things Housing. HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders.
Appraisal Buzz
OCTOBER 27, 2022
“The share of U.S. borrowers who are six months or more late on their mortgage payments fell to a two-year low in August and was less than one-third of the pandemic high recorded in February 2021,” said Molly Boesel, Principal Economist at CoreLogic.
Eyes on Housing
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Rising mortgage rates approaching 7% along with declining builder sentiment stemming from stubbornly high construction costs and weakening consumer demand pushed new-home sales down at a double-digit rate in September.
Appraisers Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Does a mortgage lender have liability to the borrower for a negligent appraisal?
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Everyone knows that the current market is a challenging environment for housing professionals, as high rates mean fewer originations and even less refi business. But according to Shant Banosian, Guaranteed Rate’s top-ranked loan officer, now is the time for LOs to show up and work hard. “In
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