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

Housing Wire

In a supply-constrained housing market , even landing a deal at foreclosure auction has become challenging, but those deals tend to be more readily available in markets or neighborhoods that are off the beaten path. It’s very, very market dependent right now. I’m still focusing on those markets with very low (retail) inventory.

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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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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

It’s an honor to play such an important role, but it’s also important to remember that lending programs are required to follow strict practices to protect the lenders and their investors against collateral risk. In practice, the mortgage lender and mortgage aggregator/investor place risk management focus on three lines of defense.

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How to price homes properly in a volatile housing market

Housing Wire

High-volume home sellers are in a bit of a pickle in today’s market thanks to rapidly rising mortgage rates last year. We’re just trying to move inventory quickly,” said Lee Kearney, a Tampa, Florida-based real estate investor who has an inventory of between 15 and 20 homes for sale at any given time. “If

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

Housing Wire

The alarming data underscores why housing professionals need to understand the financial impact of climate change on the real estate industry, George Gallagher, senior leader and principal of ESG, climate risk, natural hazard and spatial solutions at CoreLogic told attendees during a session at HousingWire Annual on Wednesday.

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Market Value: Who Says What It Is?

McKissock

Property appraisers don’t dictate what the value is. We merely research and analyze market data to interpret and then report what the market says the value is. ” He went on to explain how the market had said that, placing all the blame on that darned old market.

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Zillow Zestimate: Is It Accurate? Should Real Estate Investors Use It?

Mashvisor

Zillow’s estimated market value tool “Zestimate” has been questioned by both real estate investors and agents for its accuracy. Zillow is an online property search website that makes its money…