Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

While many in the real estate industry were surprised by the news Friday morning that the National Association of Realtors had agreed to a nationwide settlement of the commission lawsuits for $418 million, Marty Green, a principal at law firm Polunsky Beitel Green , was not one of them.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 15, 2021

In the last few years, green and high-performance properties have captured a large share of the new home market in the U.S.—and As an appraiser, you know it takes a certain level of specialized knowledge and skill to value these types of complex properties. Real Estate Markets for Green Homes appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2023

Inflation has been moderating but it’s still well above the Fed’s comfort level – increasing the likelihood of the central bank going ahead with further rate hikes. There is a possibility that happens, but the “hawkish pause” and plans for two more 25 bps rate hikes isn’t great news for the industry.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

Occupancy rates at private-pay senior care facilities are nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). “In After a series of high-profile challenges faced by senior living facilities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. in the 31 largest U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A housing recession is here, Marty Green, principal at Polunsky Beitel Green , emphasized. . The question is, when will the Fed pivot and indicate a pause, or at least significantly reduce its pace of increases,” Green said. “The

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Here is a breakdown of the jobs gained and jobs lost in today’s report In this job report, the unemployment rate for education levels looks like this: Less than a high school diploma: 5.5% High school graduate and no college: 4.1% Some college or associate degree: 3.0% Bachelor’s degree or higher: 2.1% percent, to $33.88.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Mortgage rates are taking the Fed’s move as a clear indication that the pace of interest rate increases will be moderate, and the market is hopeful that any increases in 2023 will be in the more typical 25 basis point increments, Marty Green, principal at Polunsky Beitel Green , law firm for residential mortgage lenders, said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Rose, president of Jonathan Rose Companies and Arthur Johnson, vice president of securitization policy at Fannie Mae, on a panel titled: Will 2021 Be the Year Green Housing Takes Off? The post Green housing expert Bob Simpson to speak at HousingWire Annual Oct. Regular registration can be accessed here.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2022

Mortgage rates leading up to June’s Fed rate hike surpassed the 6% level as higher-than-expected inflation data triggered volatility in the market, which led to turbulence in mortgage rates. An improvement from the 6% mark, yet it’s still significantly higher than early 2021’s 3% level. through the rest of 2022.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Yes, today’s jobless claims data came in good again as the four-week moving average of jobless claims is near 200,000 — not close to my Fed pivot level of 323,000. This explains the Fed’s hawkish tone after the last Fed meeting when they didn’t hike rates, giving the bond market the green light to push the 10-year yield higher.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2022

Although the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 6%, its highest level since November 2008, some economists expect mortgage rates to go down in the coming weeks. from March, which was the lowest level in two years. In its June report, the MBA forecast total originations at $2.4 trillion in 2022 and $2.3 trillion in 2023.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In light of this, HousingWire sat down with Saleforce’s Global Head for Mortgage and Lending, Geoff Green, to learn how lenders can better turbocharge mortgage for today’s home buyers. HW: What are some challenges lenders are facing when it comes to streamlining loan applications, particularly in this heavy purchase environment?

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McKissock

APRIL 15, 2022

In recent years, green and high-performance properties have captured a rapidly growing share of the new home market in the U.S.—and As an appraiser, you know it takes a certain level of specialized knowledge and skill to value these types of complex properties. Here’s an overview of the top markets for green homes in 2021.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In Green Bay, Wisconsin, Jim Cullen of University Bank reports a similar trend. Bruser primarily operates through referrals and has seen consistent levels of inbound interest, he said. “My The year’s off to a good start,” he said. “I My financial planner business still continues to be very active,” he said.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As the appraisal process is undergoing major shifts towards modernization and new levels of automation, this void was ripe for a solution. The CRN Standards Committee, chaired by Elizabeth Green, Chief Product Solutions and Data Officer for LoanLogics, is working to provide a resource to the residential mortgage lending industry.

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McKissock

JUNE 15, 2021

In the last few years, green and high-performance properties have captured a large share of the new home market in the U.S.—and As an appraiser, you know it takes a certain level of specialized knowledge and skill to value these types of complex properties. Here’s an overview of the top real estate markets for green homes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2020

year to date compared to 2019 levels. We have finally breached the 300 level in this index in 2020 like demographic clockwork. That was the green light that housing was going to outperform even my estimate for 2020. This would have been a big jump from 2019 levels and compared to the previous years. And it did.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Green Building Council says the residential development is the first in the world to receive LEED Zero Energy certification because the community produces more electricity than it consumes. feet above the existing ground level and creating a low-lying central park that allows water to drain off the road.

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Realvals

JANUARY 4, 2023

The light green bars represent the number of houses on the market in Tiburon at the time of data collection, and the darker green bars indicate the number of houses sold in the city during the month. The green line shows the relationship between the initial asking price and the final sale price of properties in Tiburon.

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Realvals

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The light green bars depict the number of houses available for purchase in Larkspur at the time the data was collected, while the darker green bars signify the number of houses that were sold in the city during the month. The chart displays the inventory level in the Larkspur housing market as of the data snapshot.

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Realvals

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The light green bars show the number of homes for sale in San Anselmo at the time of the data snapshot, while the darker green bars represent the number of homes sold during the month. The green line shows the ratio between the list price and the eventual sale price of properties in the city. San Anselmo Months of Inventory.

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Realvals

JANUARY 5, 2023

The light green bars represent the number of homes available for sale in San Francisco during the data snapshot. The darker green bars represent the number of homes sold during the month. The green line indicates the ratio between the initial list price and the final sale price of properties in San Francisco.

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McKissock

JULY 13, 2021

There are many reasons why appraising green homes is recommended for residential real estate appraisers. For one, green residential properties are gaining popularity throughout the U.S. Additionally, green home appraisers offer a unique skill set for which they can charge higher fees, and they get to do exciting, challenging work.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 16, 2023

The trade groups and lenders are lobbying for an alternative that will totally eliminate the DTI-based loan level pricing adjustments. Lenders and trade groups argue that the fee won’t be tenable when it does finally go into effect, whether that’s in May, August or in 2024. In either scenario, costs to consumers will increase.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 2, 2022

Many people want their homes and businesses to use green energy as their secondary or primary electricity source because it saves people more money on their monthly electric bills. The initiative will also enable city-level governments to enact ambitious energy goals. Electric Grids Can Become Greener.

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Realvals

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The light green bars represent the number of homes that were for sale in Novato during the data snapshot. The darker green bars show the number of homes that were sold during the month. The green line shows the ratio of the list price to the final sale price of properties in Novato. Novato Months of Inventory.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Mortgage rates for a 30-year fixed-rate loan are hovering around 7% levels and still-high home prices are slashing purchasing power. “ Peter Idziak, senior associate attorney at Polunsky Beitel Green. “If It’s a terrible time for homebuyers. in the second year. Not a one-size fits all scenario.

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McKissock

JULY 2, 2021

Green technology and the popularity of green living are advancing rapidly, and many real estate appraisers are interested in gaining specialized knowledge and expertise in eco-friendly housing. Last month, we asked our appraisal community, “What green home feature are you most interested in learning about?” Solar panels (65%).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Green check marks indicate chapters that have been completed, and red lightning bolts indicate chapters that need more review and study, according to your personalized Mastery Tracking data, which we’ll cover below. Clicking on a section will reveal the table of contents for that topic.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 23, 2024

As consumers continue to push for more verifiable sustainable products, a host of green certification programs are helping people make responsible and educated consumer decisions. Then you have another commonly seen certification – green-friendly Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, better known as LEED.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 29, 2022

home builders reporting at least 61% of their projects as “green” rose from just under one-third in 2015 to 44% in 2022. Green homes attempt to improve energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact through the design, construction, maintenance, operation, renovation and deconstruction of the building.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2022

Our offerings and our storytelling can tap into this rich vein of trends and connect with people on a substantive level,” said Starns. “As Then there’s also the physical aspect — access to green space, healthy food, clean air, etc. When we talk about the mental benefits, the numbers above are a perfect illustration.

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The following is an excerpt from SCALE: A Successful Agent’s Guide to Leveling Up Their Real Estate Business by David Greene, real estate agent and host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate […]

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

For instance, areas with a high share of Black residents are likely to have less access to green space than white neighborhoods, and schools in minority neighborhoods are much more likely to be underfunded than those in white neighborhoods. I’m hopeful that can happen.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Industry personnel frequently complained that FHA Connection often didn’t provide sufficient information about mortgage credit rejects to determine why the applicant was rejected, said Peter Idziak, senior associate attorney at Polunsky Beitel Green. “It

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

However, plumbing is a big part of our lives, on many levels. Tips Toward Plumbing Efficiency Follow the tips below, and you’ll develop a routine that will make anyone going green also green with envy. If you’re like me, you put off plumbing work until the winter months when there is less to do outside.

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s even more true when using “green” features to sell a home. Fun fact: When comparing the overall median sales price of a home sold in Western Washington in 2023, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported residential properties with a green certification sold for 20% more – $740K vs. the non-certified home sale of $591K.

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