Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A San Rafael, California real estate appraiser is being sued for allegedly undervaluing a home by almost 50% because the homeowners are Black. Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisal and AMC Links LLC , an appraisal management company headquartered in Lehi, Utah.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The combination of high home prices and insufficient savings for a down payment makes it challenging for first-time homebuyers to pull the trigger on a property purchase. Everybody needs some kind of assistance in buying a home,” Saller said.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 3, 2024

From the same five-minute scan that CubiCasa’s worldwide user base is already familiar with, users can now generate detailed property data via The Home Report, and helpful imagery for property documentation purposes via Snapshots. The feature also simplifies MLS data entry with easy-to-copy room measurements and important property details.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There are several factors to cite but I want to highlight a key area that may be taken for granted — that not everyone receives a fair home appraisal. Stifled The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit shared that loan denial rates in Detroit, due to the appraised value of a home (a.k.a.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2021

Reacting to headlines pointing to racial bias in some home appraisals, the Appraisal Foundation this week said that it would require all appraisers to take a seven-hour course focused on fair housing laws and bias. The most common questions and issues were then chosen as topics for the test. 31, 2022. . 31, 2022. .”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When appraising a property, I usually look to see if there is any information on Zillow about the property I am appraising. When I’m struggling to find land sales, I have found it to be a good resource. Because sometimes as appraisers, we miss comparable sales. They inquire as to why I didn’t use them.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Know the basics about each major home loan program and financing terms/options, and connect them with a trusted mortgage professional who can help them find the best mortgage solution for their specific needs. Are they in a situation where they can compete for a home if necessary? Online and offline resources are at your fingertips.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

Between lack of inventory, record high prices, rising interest rates and significant affordability issues, challenges for the purchase and refi markets are leading to a time of opportunity for home equity lending. Misconception #1: You need an appraisal every time you do a loan.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 12, 2022

Ocrolus , an automation platform that analyzes financial documents, and Resource Financial Services, an independent mortgage banker serving the Southeastern United States, has partnered to further automate Resource Financial’s online mortgage process.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Appraisal management company Class Valuation , a subsidiary of investment firm Gridiron Capital , acquired Kansas City, Missouri-based Pendo Management for an undisclosed sum. A few months later, Class Valuation snatched up Texas-based appraisal management company Janus Valuation and Compliance.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2022

We are refocusing resources from other areas of the company to a narrower set of strategic initiatives that will ensure we rise to solve the biggest pain points in a purchase focused market while also keeping the company on our previously communicated timeline to achieve adjusted EBITDA profitability in 2023,” Simkoff said. “We

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 13, 2022

BLOG VIEW: With rising rates and home prices consistently going up, homeownership may seem like a far stretch for some. However, educational resources and programs are. The post How Lenders Can Help More Borrowers Achieve Homeownership appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 24, 2021

A new report finds that more than 30% Americans are currently seeking a new home, yet unequal access to resources is preventing people of color and lower-income earners from achieving that goal. The post Affordability Issues Widen the Homeownership Gap appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Employment, the cost of the move, buying a home, and many other things. Research Potential Homes Before You Move. Before you pack up the car and bring your entire family to your new destination, you will want to research potential landing spots so you can find a home that will suit your needs. I hope you enjoy it! Good for you!

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Bolstering its compliance, post-closing, and human resources departments, Planet Home Lending continues its expansion to meet the growth of its origination and servicing volumes. The post Planet Home Lending Adds Three New Hires appeared first on DSNews.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Their collective expertise spans the entire spectrum of the sector, encompassing areas such as lending, tech, real estate, appraisal, compliance, operations, sales and so much more. The following list of honorees comprises many more examples of exceptional leadership from some of the industry’s most accomplished women.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 19, 2021

The memo of understanding formalizes the sharing of information, resources, and coordination of existing and potential investigations of entities. It specifically highlights the GSE underwriting and appraisal policies. HousingWire Magazine delivered to your home or office. Become a member today. Already a member?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Most agents seldom sell homes, according to a new study published by the Consumer Federation of America last week. sell at most five homes in a year. On average for all areas studied, 70% of agents sold five or fewer homes in the past year, and 49% sold only one or no homes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Questions have evolved and shifted overtime, but it is a steady resource of what is happening on the ground. . As reported in the latest NAR Existing-Home Sales , inventory still remains in tight supply, which means homes are still moving at a fast past despite the recent rise in rates and home prices. Historically 2.5

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2022

“We are deepening our commitment to this channel to help all of our broker and non-delegated correspondent partners find new ways to grow their businesses by extending the expertise, resources and power that drive our strength,” she added. Meanwhile, despite the name change, the company said that Pennymac TPO will retain servicing.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2022

This Ohio city is well-connected while offering excellent resources for entrepreneurs. Compared to other places in the country, home prices here have remained manageable throughout the post-Covid real estate boom, with the median home price at around $260,000. Enjoy ample funding resources. Cleveland State University.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

The refi boom is in our rearview mirrors and the road ahead looks promising for home equity volume. Who knows how high that volume could go, considering tappable equity is at a historic high of $11 trillion and total home equity at a record $27.8 How do you identify the right home equity partner? Black Knight’s report of a $1.2

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage provider has been adding resources in key functional areas as part of its strategic expansion plan. “I The post Industry Vet Named ReverseVision Director of Business Development appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2020

StreetEasy , a real estate platform for buying, selling, and renting homes across New York City and New Jersey, has launched StreetEasy Valuation, an AI-powered home valuation tool. Estimates are viewable by owners only, and availability is subject to sufficient data for a given home, StreetEasy said.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

When it comes to consumers’ growing desire for a seamless, fully digital home-buying experience, coupled with COVID-19’s influence on buying behaviors, it’s safe to say there truly is “no turning back.”. The pandemic had a profound impact on the home-buying experience. Technology as the new table stakes.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Anastasia Corjan reached out to me a little over a year and a half ago to invite me to be an Appraisal Ambassador for them. In the following interview, she shares with us a little about CubiCasa, her journey there, and some tips on how appraisers can attract more non-lender work. This add-on is the most popular among appraisers.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Interested in appraising green homes? If you want to become a specialist in this growing appraisal niche, an important step is to make sure you understand the prevalence of green homes in the global and local real estate markets. Here are five recommended resources for understanding the green home market.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2021

As the appraisal industry struggles to meet demand, Voxtur has developed a solution to streamline the process. HousingWire: What can the industry at large do to support the work of appraisers right now? HousingWire: What can the industry at large do to support the work of appraisers right now? This is misguided.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Do you fix your home up or sell it as-is? This week I welcome back guest blogger Betty White who shares some pros and cons of selling a home in its as-is condition. For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

Buying a home is stressful in any market. Now, with inventory levels at historic lows and median home prices at historic highs, the purchase climate has become a Thunderdome. While real estate professionals are perfectly positioned to introduce homebuyer assistance as a concept, home financing is not their schtick.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

In one of its key decisions, the CFPB said it will roll back its leniency on reporting Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. The above agencies also signed a statement outlining flexibilities on industry appraisal standards and then addressed appraisal regulations for Fannie and Freddie a week later.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

With a shortage of housing inventory persisting, some are resorting to building their own home. This week, I welcome back guest blogger, Ashley Rodriguez with bins4less , who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. With regard to a Realtor’s industry connections, I would add independent appraisers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

This week I will be traveling to Columbus for the annual Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals summer seminar. I’m looking forward to a little networking and catching up with my appraisal friends. This week, she tackles the topic of creating a home office on a budget. I hope you enjoy this article!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

I am honored to welcome back Author Jessica Brody , with a new and timely article that I think you will find helpful if you’re looking to buy a home. Although certain things, such as crowded open houses, will be off-limits for the time being, it’s still entirely possible to buy a new home. Assess the Financial Picture First.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

June reached out to me to see if I would be interested in having her write a piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog, on helping the elderly or disabled when they are in decline. People who are helping their loved ones with estate issues will benefit from checking out the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. This is the case today.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The situation meant that people were spending far more time in their Cleveland homes. If you want to move forward with home improvements during the pandemic, here are some options that can breathe new life into your house. Stagnant air can make any home feel stale. Many modern homes feature open floor plans.

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