D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 4, 2024

Don’t overlook the power that landscaping can have in a competitive real estate market. Join us as we cover 5 standout landscaping tips and backyard landscaping designs to increase your home’s appeal (and value!) and make a lasting impact. Best of all, they’re free.

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Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Top State for 2022 Home Value Increases | Florida Realtors Fla. Top State for 2022 Home Value Increases By Dylan Abad Analysis finds Fla. home prices rose 17.27% last year, the most in the U.S., But in last-place Idaho, values sank 0.18%. The 17.27% change in value outpaced every other state in the nation.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The process of finding, buying and owning a home today is disjointed, antiquated and messy. homegenius Real Estate understands the need to deliver differentiated value in a very congested market. With the seamless integration of the homegenius Platform, consumers can: Connect with experienced real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This is also an adage that is holding true in some of the nation’s more expensive housing markets including California , Florida and Washington State , according to reverse mortgage professionals in these areas that spoke with RMD. I’m working with a couple of brokerage firms on a multi-part agent training series,” Borg said. “I’ve

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Not many people know that all real estate agents can not call themselves Realtors® In order for real estate agents to call themselves Realtors® they must belong to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), their state Realtor® associations and their local Realtor® associations.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2022

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. San Diego, California. Peoria, Illinois. “If

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser. If a real estate agent can price a home, surely, they can value it.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

Older Americans are sitting on more than $12 trillion in home equity, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)/ Riskspan Reverse Mortgage Market Index. These homeowners are seeking different retirement solutions to help allocate their home equity and make it more durable over the next 20 to 30 years.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Real estate farming is a slow-burn strategy where consistency and intentionality matter, but when it’s done right, your efforts can yield long-ranging results when guided by a community-first approach. In this article What is real estate farming? Why should I try real estate farming?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

This cohort accounted for 1,950,000 properties — equating to 39% of total homes purchased! 1 With over 12,000 Americans turning 65 every day in 2024, this burgeoning market will undoubtedly continue to bring more buyers and sellers to the table over the next decade.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Interest rates and inflation continued to dampen activity in the housing market across all 12 Federal Reserve districts, according to the Fed’s latest Beige Book. ” In the Dallas district, housing outlooks worsened, with those interviewed expecting “further erosion in sales and home starts in the near term.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2021

Roughly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States, and more people than ever are buying residential real estate in vacation towns and suburbs, per a report from Redfin. Home prices increased 36% year over year. “It’s difficult for sellers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Eppraisal

APRIL 5, 2024

In the dynamic realm of real estate, maximizing the value of your home requires a keen understanding of market trends and strategic foresight. As the real estate landscape continues to evolve, homeowners must adapt and employ effective strategies to ensure their property remains competitive in the market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Zillow also announced it has agreed to pay $500 million to acquire ShowingTime , which makes software for prospective buyers to arrange showings with agents. The Seattle-based company , which has mostly pivoted from selling advertising to real estate agents into iBuying, acquired 1,789 homes in the fourth quarter.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

“State Farm General Insurance Company made this decision due to historic increases in construction costs outpacing inflation, rapidly growing catastrophe exposure, and a challenging reinsurance market,” the company wrote on its website. Entry level homebuyers are getting hit hardest.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There is a lot in the news about the real estate market and how home values are rising, inventory and interest rates are low, and the like. The one issue that doesn't get much attention is real estate agent safety. It can be dangerous out there in the world of real estate.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The “Zestimate,” Zillow’s catchy ( and soapy ) name for estimated home values, will sometimes be used as the initial offer Zillow plans to pay to purchase a home, the company said on Thursday. Zillow’s own estimated home value is to guide the company on a “limited subset of homes” in 20 markets.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

HousingWire: How has the current market affected the way lenders approach customer relationships? Dustin Gray: You don’t have to be an economist to know it’s a challenging time to buy a home or get a loan. Home prices and interest rates are high, and most Americans are financially stretched thin.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2021

Rocket Homes Real Estate , a real estate affiliate of Rocket Companies , is being investigated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for possibly violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) when it charged fees for referring Quicken’s mortgage clients to real estate agents, according to officials.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Young people make up a smaller share of recent homebuyers than in previous years most likely due to the increased market activity of baby boomers, a new Zillow report published on Thursday found. Over the same time period, home values grew 31.2%. The Millennial Guide: How Real Estate Agents Can Win Over this Critical Audience.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

billion in damages to residential home sellers who successfully proved that the organization – which represents real estate agents at most of the top brokerages in the United States – colluded with other defendants to inflate agent commissions.

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Houston Properties

JULY 22, 2022

Home Value Of My House: Tips for Pricing Your Houston Home. Asking yourself, "What is the home value of my house in Houston"? Use this Houston home valuation tool from HoustonProperties.com. Value Your Home. Planning to sell your home but overwhelmed with all the steps to take?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

“According to NAR over 69% of buyers have a home to sell, so really homeowners represent the earliest buyer. Buyside helps real estate agents and loan officers engage homeowners with not just home value tools but also branded wealth optimization tips on their home’s equity so homeowners can now truly view their home as an asset.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Knowing how to price your home correctly isn’t rocket science, but it’s still tricky.    Property Valuation Your home value is the primary determiner of your asking price. Your biases toward certain home qualities may skew your calculations, so be aware of such tendencies.  Better

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Ask the average real estate agent or broker in America if they believe the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and brokerages are likely to win the bombshell Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case on appeal. But in the end, the people most affected by this legal limbo are the millions of agents and brokers themselves.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

I’ve been an agent for 15 years, so I can’t aid in that. 17, allege sellers who offer low commissions get fewer page views on their listings, take longer to sell their homes and face higher odds of not selling their home at all than sellers who offer the market rate.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Now that the real estate market is transitioning with softening sales and rising interest rates, it is important to be in the know as a home buyer. Here's how to prepare yourself for the ride: Align with an Agent Find a real estate agent who is local, knowledgeable and experienced.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

The housing market is red hot. Redfin , the popular real estate website, reports that nearly 40% of homes in the past month have sold above asking price. Differences in home equity account for a large chunk of the wealth gap, with Black families having only about one-eighth the net wealth of white families.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

So what’s happening in the housing markets here? The past six months have been full of very drastic changes as the rapid mortgage rate increases causing many markets to begin to decline. Some may have a bit of PTSD from the 2008 Housing crash but just know that this is a different market with different factors impacting it.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2023

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSESSED VALUE AND MARKET VALUE? Two terms that often come up when buying or selling property are assessed value and market value. While these terms may seem similar, they actually represent two different values that can affect the pricing of a property.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For the past couple years, homes have been selling fast and home values have been increasing at record-breaking rates. The inventory of listed homes on the market has been historically low. This is starting to change, however and the market is starting to balance out.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JANUARY 27, 2020

Why are real estate agents among the top 10 most hated professions? We’ve seen 1 bedroom homes “fluffed” into 4 bedrooms, and 0 bath homes “fluffed” into 1 bath homes - BY BROKERS?! This house will go fast: Might have been believable in the first 30 days on the market, but not anymore.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ready to begin a flexible, fulfilling career in real estate in the Sunshine state? We’ll help you find the best real estate schools in Florida to complete the required 63 hours of study. Frequently asked questions How much does real estate school cost in Florida? Salesperson written exam fee: $36.70

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

There are two ways in which home values can be estimated by real estate professionals. A comparable market analysis can be prepared, or an appraisal can be performed. The average consumer may not know the difference between the two, however, home buyers and sellers need to know.

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