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The invasion of institutional investors in the housing market

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

A couple weeks ago a viral story came out about a fund called BlackRock who was reported to be buying everything in sight and paying 20-50% above market value. Let’s talk about this as well as other institutional investors right now. Market update on […].

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Off-the-grid deals: Distressed property trends and market insights

Housing Wire

“It’s oddly enough in states where people are leaving,” said Florida-based real estate investor Paul Lizell of the markets where he is more focused on acquiring investment properties in 2024. It’s very, very market dependent right now. That investor was willing to lose money on the deal just to keep his construction crew busy.

Marketing 437
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Finance of America asks investors to look beyond traditional mortgage

Housing Wire

Finance of America Companies on Wednesday told investors that it managed to increase in originations in 2021, but a more competitive landscape reduced margins and, consequently, the company’s net income. On Wednesday, its market value was $191.5 It began trading at $10 a share.

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Market Value: Who Says What It Is?

McKissock

The standard residential appraisal report form’s definition of Market Value states in part: “ Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: buyer and seller are typically motivated…”.

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How technology can help mortgage lenders combat repurchase risk

Housing Wire

When individual mortgages are originated by lenders like banks or credit unions , they may bundle groups of these mortgages together into financial vehicles called mortgage-backed securities (MBS) that are then sold to investors on a secondary market. This ensures their bundle retains its credit rating and market value.

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HousingWire Annual: CoreLogic says climate change should be factored into financial analytics

Housing Wire

A number of players in the industry benefit from the risk data, including real estate investors who need additional insights to make informed decisions. For example, if a property is exposed to high climate risk, its market value may decline.

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Appraisal Value vs. Market Value: What is the Difference?

Mashvisor

Whether you’re selling or buying an investment property, its appraisal value vs. market value is something you’re bound to wonder about. How appraisal value vs. market value might affect the…