Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The residential construction industry is facing a crisis as builders manage the critical shortage of building materials and labor. When supplies are low, charges inevitably go up, but not everyone feels the higher price tags are reasonable. Many people are referring to this time as a ‘profitless boom’ for the building industry.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Non-lender appraisals, ROVs, appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. It also describes the risks of deficient residential real estate valuations, whether through omissions, errors, discrimination or lack of information. Fascinating!

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JANUARY 19, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, and types of bias, Scams on black homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Twitter: [link] itter.com/apprai saltoday posted by noon Friday – all recent newsletters 2. Glass-Walled, Midcentury Manse in Houston $3.1M

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. My comments: McKissock post is worth reading. million price tag. baths, 34,380 square feet, 2.65

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MAY 19, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on hybrid appraisals, business tips, UAD info from Freddie, Fannie modernization, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Appraisal Business Tips from Ann O’Rourke Why is the residential lender business so slow now, as compared with 2008?

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APRIL 12, 2024

To read more, Click Here My comments: Although the web page title includes “for new appraisers,” this post has ideas for all appraisers. To read more, Click Here To see the listing with 40 photos Click Here = Can a New Construction Sale be Used as a Comp for an Older Home? Thanks to Tom for writing this blog post.

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APRIL 28, 2023

Complex Residential Properties for Appraisers = How to Tackle Unusual Appraisal Problems By McKissock – 40 minute video plus text comments. This is a very good video and short blog post with practical ideas. I established a network of very experienced local appraisers for advice on both residential and commercial appraisals.

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