Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. The client can find their own appraiser, or real estate agents can recommend appraisers they have worked with before. At this point, an estimated market value is generated. Not necessarily.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

HousingWire recently spoke with Propertybase CEO Vance Loiselle about real estate tech and how the past year has accelerated the need for digital collaboration tools across the entire customer journey. HousingWire: What role has the increase in technology played for both businesses and consumers in the real estate space?

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The real estate sector is constantly evolving, and one technology has emerged as a true game changer: virtual reality (VR). While VR has transformed various industries, it is in real estate where its impact truly shines. The following list of ten ways to use VR in real estate could forever change the way you do business.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2022

Mangus then worked to build the dedicated reverse mortgage department at his new company from scratch and has found a notable degree of success by building Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) business through the use of continuing education (CE) classes designed for licensed real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Brookings Institution summed it up well: “Today, downtown Detroit is nearly unrecognizable from previous decades, with new features such as the QLine streetcar system, a renovated Detroit Tigers ballpark, a riverwalk, and Campus Martius Park. Less access and opportunity for area homeowners. Ultimately, this is a double-edged sword.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tips To Make An Agent’s Life Easier The job of a real estate agent is extensive. There was a popular post that many agents were sharing on Facebook recently that listed all of the hats that an agent must wear. In this scenario, the home will probably sit on the market for an extended time.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” We don’t just pull numbers out of the air—they are market supported adjustments backed by ‘many angles’ of research.”

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home. Updates or Renovations?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In today’s competitive real estate market, an increasing number of real estate investors are turning to private money lenders to help them close deals faster, enhance property valuations, and increase their returns. Establish a private money lending network for real estate.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 12, 2023

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

loanDepot CEO Frank Martell expects the current mortgage market cycle to be “longer and tougher than anybody expected.” That’s kind of evaporated,” Martell said on Tuesday morning in a session during The Gathering , HousingWire’s real estate and mortgage conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 30, 2024

In today’s mortgage landscape, mortgage loan originators (MLOs) must find their way to success through an increasingly complex and difficult market. MLOs that adapt these strategies to their unique local market will be able to provide value to their clients. That presents a unique challenge as well as an opportunity.

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McKissock

AUGUST 3, 2021

Self-employed real estate agents need to consider their financial options without the direction of a company to provide a 401(k) and contribution match. Fortunately, real estate agents have many great opportunities. Retirement Options for Agent Business Owners. Solo 401(k). Defined Benefit Plan.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Mortgage lenders are betting on down-payment assistance programs, buy-down options and renovation products to provide brokers opportunities to win in a market with mortgage rates nearing 8%, a lack of inventory and high home prices. “There is too much distraction in the market; there are some negative folks out there.

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McKissock

JULY 18, 2021

When the seller’s market is this hot, is it still necessary to renovate a seller’s home before it hits the market? But just because the ball is already in the seller’s court, so to speak, is it enough to justify skipping renovation altogether? Consider Your Market. Go Big Or Go Home.

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McKissock

APRIL 28, 2021

It makes sense, but it can make the real estate process even tougher for buyers. That means it’s often the real estate agent’s job to ease their minds and lighten the situation. As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2022

COVID changed the real estate industry in a big way since it provided many people with an opportunity to work remotely and live almost anywhere. Like anything in real estate, many factors affect how long it takes to sell your house. Investment homes often take longer to sell because your audience is other investors.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process? I will always remember when, many years ago, a top local real estate agent asked me why I was driving around taking photos of homes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

While a real estate agent’s commission is one of the most expensive costs, it definitely isn’t the only one. Here are four potentially unexpected costs you should be aware of: More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. Home improvements and renovations are also important to buyers. Real Estate Commission.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 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. Annapolis, Maryland. Manchester, New Hampshire. “We

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

After months of slogging through a string of disappointments, Patrick turned to a renovation loan and started looking at fixer-uppers. Snover said that few real estate agents suggest that buyers purchase a home with a renovation loan, sometimes because they are unfamiliar with the process — which has its complexities.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Zillow will keep trying to sell existing home inventory, plus renovate and try to resell homes it has purchased under contract, according to a company press release. We have not been exempted from these market and capacity issues and we now have an operational backlog for renovations and closings. Overall, Zillow reported $9.6

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

57 Weird Real Estate Agent Photos. Excerpt: Yes, many great real estate photos really capture the house. More Terrible Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers. Let’s talk about supply and some things on my mind about today’s market. Four things about Today’s Housing Market.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2021

Keep reading to learn whether a turnkey home or fixer-upper is the right option for you: More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. A turnkey home is a property that doesn’t require any major repairs or renovations.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

The nation’s housing industry has entered a new normal in which the dynamics of the market appear perplexing — marked by high mortgage rates and high home prices, along with shrinking mortgage originations. The perplexing part: Why are home prices not declining in this environment? Just because there’s vacant homes in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2023

The answer is a combination of real estate developers, brokers, investors, agents and property owners — the overwhelming majority of whom are white. For generations, real estate ownership in the U.S. More wealth is created and transferred across generations through real estate than almost any other asset.

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Eppraisal

MAY 19, 2023

AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a computer-generated estimate of a property's value based on data such as recent sales in the area, public records, and local market trends. This knowledge can help them provide a more accurate estimate of your home's value based on current market conditions.

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McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

Getting involved in real estate can be both rewarding and lucrative. Whether you’re a novice home flipper, a licensed professional or fall somewhere in the middle, real estate done right can be financially life-changing. Beware of these 6 real estate scams. Here are six real estate scams not to fall for.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 25, 2023

In the ever-fluctuating world of real estate, buyers often face a multitude of challenges. These factors can make the homebuying process more complex, but with the right strategies, prospective buyers can still find success in this competitive market. They have access to off-market listings and insights into upcoming properties.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. You may not be able to paint, renovate or make any changes to the property, even once the home is yours. Take a look at your budget, consider your needs and preferences, and consider talking to a real estate agent for more guidance.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Unfortunately, too many misconceptions persist among real estate and even mortgage industry professionals about the VA home loan, and those misconceptions have big (and negative) impacts. VA mortgage loans generally provide veterans and active-duty service members with more favorable terms than other loans on the market.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Four renovations to consider before selling your house. Your real estate agent can help if you decide to go this route. Put simply, it’s a risk-mitigating measure. But what does it mean for you as the buyer?

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Real estate transactions can be complex, especially regarding REO a ppraisals. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned seller, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to make informed decisions during real estate transactions involving REO appraisals.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

At least not in the foreseeable future, unless another pandemic would create favorable conditions for the housing market. Whether it be through social media, connecting with real estate agents or going back to old-fashioned ways of knocking on people’s doors, they’ll have to focus on the purchase market going into the new year.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 23, 2023

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT HOME RENOVATIONS IN 2023 In recent years, the world has undergone a multitude of changes, and the home renovation industry is no different. Factors such as supply chain disruptions, project delays, and increasing costs have greatly impacted both new construction and ongoing renovation projects.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2021

More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. Were those recent renovations done up to local code? Skipping the home inspection can save you a few hundred dollars, and it might even help you stand out in a competitive market. How much house can you afford to buy?

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