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Portland Appraisal Blog
Why is an Appraiser Asking Me About…“Why is an appraiser asking me about an old comp?” In the course of my work, I have elicited that question from quite a few agents and brokers. One agent said, “I thought you guys could only use comps going back 6 months.” Another replied back to me: “Please, why you would use a comp … Continue reading "Why is an Appraiser Asking Me About an Old Comp?"Portland Appraisal BlogAug 08 2020
Jamie Owen Blog
blankClosing The Gap Between Yesterday’s Prices &…Real estate professionals have had a very busy year. Homes are selling, often within days, with multiple bids. This is largely due to an extended period of a shortage of home listings. This shortage has driven home prices up across the country. You can see this happening in my graph below, which reflects the relationship… Continue reading Closing The Gap Between Yesterday’s Prices & Today’s ValuesCleveland Appraisal BlogSep 08 2020
blankLooking To Sell Your Home During COVID-19?…I write two articles a month. My next article will be out next week. This week I am posting an additional article from a guest blogger, Maddi Arcurio from HomeLight. Welcome Maddi! Thanks for sharing your insights here.   If you’re one of the many homeowners planning on selling this summer, you may be feeling… Continue reading Looking To Sell Your Home During COVID-19? Follow These 6 Tips For SuccessCleveland Appraisal BlogSep 04 2020
blankLet’s Increase Our Positivity!It's difficult to stay positive these days. Let me try to put a little smile on you with this post! It's a short one this week.Cleveland Appraisal BlogSep 03 2020
Ryan Lundquist Blog
blankWhy is housing inventory so low? NewHousing supply is insanely low right now. It’s getting ridiculous. Why is it so low? Let’s make a list. Please add your take in the comments. SOME REASONS WHY HOUSING SUPPLY IS LOW 1) Not listing during the pandemic: Sellers aren’t listing as often during the pandemic. This has been common in many markets across […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserSep 29 2020
blankCrazy contracts & condos are less popularI have two things on my mind today. Let’s talk about condos and then some of the crazy contracts we’re seeing happen right now. Then I have lots of visuals for those who are interested. CONDOS ARE NOT ALL THE RAGE: It looks like condos aren’t so popular these days. During the pandemic buyers have […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserSep 22 2020
blankThree ways the pandemic has affected buyersHow has the pandemic affected buyers? Today I want to share a few fascinating shifts concerning home size, pools, and migration. If you’re local, have you been seeing this? If you’re not local, what’s happening in your area? 1) BUYERS WANT LARGER HOMES If you’ve been cooped up for months it makes sense that you’re […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserSep 14 2020
Tom Horn Blog
blankHow To Avoid Appraisal Issues When Using… NewWhat Is An Escalation Clause? Today’s real estate market in many areas could be described as tight, meaning that inventory is low and demand is high. This is exactly how it is in many areas of Birmingham, AL where I appraise. New listings are not staying on the market long before buyers write a contract. […] The post How To Avoid Appraisal Issues When Using An Escalation Clause appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: 5 questions you must ask yourself before getting an appraisal 5 questions a Realtor should ask the appraiser before setting up the appraisal inspection…Birmingham Appraisal BlogSep 08 2020
blankAlabaster Home Sales Market Update NewHow Are Alabaster Home Sales? It’s been a while since I have shared a comprehensive breakdown of Alabaster home sales so I thought now is as good a time as any. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging its effect on single-family home sales is unfolding daily. In my real estate appraisal practice, I perform a […] The post Alabaster Home Sales Market Update appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: Alabaster Home Sales Report Mid Year 2013 Alabaster Housing Report Alabaster home sales 2016Birmingham Appraisal BlogAug 26 2020
blankWill Defunding The Police Effect Home Values? NewA Look At The Relationship Between Crime and Home Value Appreciation The big topic recently in national news is that of defunding the police. There are many views about this both pro and con, however, because I am in the real estate appraisal business it made me think about what effect doing this might have […] The post Will Defunding The Police Effect Home Values? appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: Things To Consider When Making Home Renovations How Will The Coronavirus Effect Birmingham Home Values? 10 Jefferson County Zip Codes With The Highest Sales PricesBirmingham Appraisal BlogJul 22 2020
Rachel Massey Blog
blankChallenging a mortgage appraisalChallenging the results of the appraisal for mortgage financing The first thing to remember as a consumer or real estate agent, is that the client is the lender, not the consumer. Even though the consumer may pay for the appraisal, they are no more the client than is the credit reporting agency or title company … Continue reading "Challenging a mortgage appraisal" The post Challenging a mortgage appraisal appeared first on annarborappraisal.annarborappraisalSep 06 2020
blankTwo years of Ann Arbor market stats NewWe are so often bullish about our market, but is it as “hot” as news outlets like to believe? We certainly have a shortage of inventory, which does create pressure on acting quickly and agressively on well priced houses that are in “show-ready” condition. That does not mean that prices are rising exponentially, or even … Continue reading "Two years of Ann Arbor market stats" The post Two years of Ann Arbor market stats appeared first on annarborappraisal.annarborappraisalAug 14 2020
HousingWire Valuation
blankRefi Sugar High: How to balance your… The industry experts at TMS have compiled a list of proactive steps to take to ensure that your business will be prepared when the refi sugar high ends. The post Refi Sugar High: How to balance your lending diet appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireSep 29 2020
blankBrokerage uses VR to get consumers inside… Urban District Realty announced the launch of custom real estate listing system, PROJETO, using VR technology to put clients in properties virtually. The post Brokerage uses VR to get consumers inside houses that haven’t been built yet appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireSep 28 2020
blankMnuchin’s oversight panel endorses Calabria’s GSE plan FSOC, which is chaired by Mnuchin, voted unanimously to endorse Calabria’s plan to recapitalize and release the GSEs – with the caveat that even more capital may be required than the FHFA has called for. The post Mnuchin’s oversight panel endorses Calabria’s GSE plan appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireSep 28 2020
Mary Thompson Blog
blankCOVID'S IMPACT ON MARKET VALUE AND APPRAISALSHomes flying off the shelves? Appraisals falling short? Buyers Overpaying? Who would have thought in their wildest dreams that a Pandemic could cause such a frenzy of Real Estate Activity and Rising Sales Prices!YOU MAY WANT A PRE-LISTING APPRAISAL NOW MORE THAN EVER TO PREVENT BANK APPRAISAL SURPRISES COME CONTRACT TIME! Economics 101 right? Low Supply, High Demand...Prices skyrocket! That is exactly what has and is happening. Whether it is people escaping packed tight city life due to Covid or out of towners looking for reasonably priced lakefront property compared to NY, Chicago or California...Properties are selling as fast as…Mary's BlogSep 18 2020
Shannon Slater Blog
blank5 Things You Should Research Before Downsizing…This is a guest post from blogger Mike Longsdon with Elder Freedom. Elder Freedom is an organization of advocates working for the older adults of our community. It is our mission to help locate resources, events, and engagement opportunities to help enrich the lives of seniors. Thank you for providing this important information for older … Continue reading "5 Things You Should Research Before Downsizing During the Pandemic" The post 5 Things You Should Research Before Downsizing During the Pandemic appeared first on DW Slater Company.DW Slater CompanySep 20 2020
blankLow Supply, Huge Demand, Prices Climb-August Newsletter NewLow Inventory, Pent-up demand have resulted in housing prices climbing amidst the pandemic in North Texas. Check out our monthly newsletter The post Low Supply, Huge Demand, Prices Climb-August Newsletter appeared first on DW Slater Company.DW Slater CompanyAug 27 2020
blankSummer Heat Amid a Pandemic-July Newsletter NewWe are now into the very hot months of summer in North Texas with average temperatures of 96 degrees (not factoring in heat indexes in the triple digits). The housing market has been on a pandemic pause but last month has moved upward. As this pandemic is lasting longer than many had hoped or expected, … Continue reading "Summer Heat Amid a Pandemic-July Newsletter" The post Summer Heat Amid a Pandemic-July Newsletter appeared first on DW Slater Company.DW Slater CompanyJul 23 2020
Bryan Lynch Blog
Working RE Magazine
blankCOVID-19 Appraisal Risk Management NewOne of the (many) questions on appraisers' minds is how to practice good risk management during these unique and somewhat volatile circumstances. The post COVID-19 Appraisal Risk Management first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineSep 16 2020
blankInstitutional Memory NewThe advantage of working in a larger office, with a mix of experienced and inexperienced appraisers, is that the experienced appraisers or office managers can provide the institutional memories necessary to handle the situations we are facing. The post Institutional Memory first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineAug 25 2020
blankHave You Reviewed these Sales? (Part 2) New“One of the best courses that I have had in 17 years!” -Amy H >> OREP E&O ★★★★★ “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt     OREP/WRE Coronavirus Appraiser Blog Coronavirus Appraiser Survey >> New Survey: Appraiser Coronavirus Survey Part 2: What’s Changed? Have You Reviewed these Sales? (Part 2) Handling […] The post Have You Reviewed these Sales? (Part 2) first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineAug 11 2020
McKissock
blankEverything You Need to Know About the…Title XI of the FIRREA requires all licensed and certified appraisers to successfully pass an examination that’s issued or endorsed by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation. That examination is known as the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam. Once you’ve completed your education requirements, you must pass the national exam as […] The post Everything You Need to Know About the National Uniform Licensing and Certification Exam appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningSep 25 2020
blankWhat’s New in Appraisal Membership: September 2020 NewMcKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career. Do you already have an Unlimited […] The post What’s New in Appraisal Membership: September 2020 appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningSep 22 2020
blankFact Witness vs. Expert Witness: What’s the…When a real estate appraiser is called to testify in a court, it could be as one of two types of witnesses. If you are called to testify as an appraiser, it’s important to determine at the time of the request which of the two types you will be: fact witness or expert witness. One […] The post Fact Witness vs. Expert Witness: What’s the Difference? appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningSep 18 2020
DSNews
blankGSE Loans in Forbearance Continue to Drop NewThe Mortgage Bankers Association's Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased to 6.87% from 6.93% the previous week. The MBA estimates 3.4 million homeowners are in forbearance plans. For the 16th week in a row, the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance dropped. ... The post GSE Loans in Forbearance Continue to Drop appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsSep 29 2020
blankHomeowners Who Haven’t Refinanced Stand to Lose… NewAccording to a recently published Zillow report, mortgage rates are still hovering at all-time lows. This means that those homeowners who have not yet taken the plunge and refinanced their mortgages are missing out on big savings. Zillow points to these potential savings as being in the thousands. Specifically, Zillow reports that the average monthly ... The post Homeowners Who Haven’t Refinanced Stand to Lose Millions appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsSep 29 2020
blankIndustry Pulse: Executive Moves and Accolades NewSagent, a fintech company modernizing mortgage and consumer loan servicing for American banks and lenders, last week appointed veteran technology leader Uday Devalla as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The move accelerates Sagent’s vision to improve loan servicing engagement and consumer experience from the homeowner perspective, the company said, adding that Uday’s appointment is one in ... The post Industry Pulse: Executive Moves and Accolades appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsSep 28 2020
HousingWire Real Estate
blankOJO Labs rolls out agent referral networkOJO Labs has launched OJO Select Network, an exclusive agent referral program matching top agents with ready homebuyers or sellers. The post OJO Labs rolls out agent referral network appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireSep 25 2020
blankRE/MAX acquires location intelligence data companyRE/MAX has acquired fintech company the Gadberry Group, to help clients solve geospatial challenges through accurate and precise location data. The post RE/MAX acquires location intelligence data company appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireSep 24 2020
blankHere are the 2020 HousingWire VanguardsThis year’s Vanguards are filled with success stories – the executives that made it to the top, and now dominate the housing industry. Flip through to read their stories. The post Here are the 2020 HousingWire Vanguards appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireSep 24 2020
Mortgage News Daily
blankOps Jobs Coast to Coast; Re-Branding, Finance,… NewHere's a brief video refresher of our tax code if anyone needs it. If eight months ago someone had told you to pick a country where there is a mudslinging election for the highest office in the land, the reliability of the post office would be called into question by the leader of the nation (an ex-reality game show producer), neither candidate being viewed as truly representative of the population, the highest court in the land, supposedly apolitical, would be the subject of a political fight, rioting across the country, and claims of voter fraud were heard six weeks in…Pipeline PressSep 29 2020
blankHiring Process Analysis; Sales, Marketing, Fee Collection,… NewThank you to those who wrote commenting about the Yelp study showing that 164,000 businesses across our nation have closed since March. “Bouncing back” quickly from that is not likely, and at some level it impacts past and future borrowers, and meeting ATR requirements to fund loans. I was telling my cat Myrtle, “Teamwork makes the dream work,” knowing that it takes a lot of people to fund a loan. (Frankly, I have yet to see her correctly underwrite a VA loan.) I received this note from an operations manager from a well-known wholesaler. “Rob, are other companies have their…Pipeline PressSep 28 2020
blankSales and Ops Jobs; Marketing and Credit… NewTGIF! Do Fridays mean as much as they did up until mid-March? Yes! Well, maybe. How about some non-mortgage stuff? There is, after all, life outside of RESPA. It’s crazy at the nursery via webcam at the Warrior Canine Puppy Live (although sometimes they let them roam outside). How about the oldest recording of a U.S. President? (It’s short.) Here’s the first film of a U.S. President: Teddy Roosevelt in San Francisco. I don’t need more politics in the daily news, or to hear jawboning about the half dozen Congressional & Administration election permutations, but I sure need water every…Pipeline PressSep 25 2020
MReport
blankHow Policymakers Could Help Solve Housing Problem NewSeveral housing advocates recommend policies that could make a difference when it comes to the issue of "housing underproduction," on which the Up For Growth organization published an extensive study. Said investigation showed "nearly every corner of the country bears part of the burden for the national 7.3 million home shortage." In other words, it does ... The post How Policymakers Could Help Solve Housing Problem appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comSep 28 2020
blankWhat’s Increasing Consumer Home-Buying Power? NewFirst American Financial Corporation’s recently released its July 2020 First American Real House Price Index (RHPI). The RHPI analyzes the fluctuations in price of single-family properties throughout the nation. The data is adjusted for the impact of income and interest rate changes on consumer house-buying power over time at national, state and metropolitan area levels. ... The post What’s Increasing Consumer Home-Buying Power? appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comSep 28 2020
blankHousing Inventory Dips to Lowest Level in… NewA new forecast from Zillow predicts home sales will peak during the autumn and begin to moderate into 2021, but will remain above pre-pandemic levels. The coming months will also see home prices remaining higher. Zillow is forecasting seasonally adjusted home prices will inch up by 1.2% from August to November and rise 4.8% between ... The post Housing Inventory Dips to Lowest Level in 10+ Years appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comSep 28 2020
Appraisal Institute
blankGSEs Need Help Recovering Funds From COVID-19…Government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may face insolvency if they can’t recover some costs connected to their COVID-19 mortgage relief programs, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria told lawmakers Sept. 16, ABA Banking Journal reported. Calabria said the GSEs w [...]appraisalinstitute.org NewsSep 23 2020
blankMost Cities Not Seeing "Mass Exodus" Due… NewReports about the COVID-19 pandemic causing a mass exodus from major cities are generally unfounded, with most states seeing fewer people moving between March 11 and June 30 this year than last year, according to data from moving company platform Hire A Helper, Bloomberg reported Sept. 16. Those who [...]appraisalinstitute.org NewsSep 22 2020
blankHousing Factors into Improved Economic Forecast: Fannie… NewThe full-year 2020 real GDP is forecast to contract by only 2.6%, down from the previous month’s forecast of 3.1%, Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group reported Sept. 15. The pace of existing home sales, which increased in July to a level not seen since 2006, was cited as one of the ma [...]appraisalinstitute.org NewsSep 22 2020
NAR
blankNorth Dakota Appraisal Waiver ExtendedThe waiver of appraisal requirements for Federal Related Transactions under $1M for commercial real estate transactions was extended for one year throughout the state of North Dakota.www.nar.realtor - Appraisal & ValuationAug 13 2020
blankNAR Appraisal Summit: Fair Housing Issues in…The NAR Appraisal Summit: Fair Housing Issues in Real Estate Appraisal took place on August 5, 2020 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT. Watch the recording.www.nar.realtor - Appraisal & ValuationAug 10 2020
blankNAR’s Virtual Appraisal Summit Examines Intersection of… NewThis year’s summit was precipitated by recent research suggesting home valuation processes could be influencing the wealth gap between White and Black households in America.www.nar.realtor - Appraisal & ValuationAug 06 2020
Rob Chrisman
blankSep. 29: AE, MLO, Ops jobs coast… NewHere’s a brief video refresher of our tax code if anyone needs it. If eight months ago someone had told you to pick a country where there is a mudslinging election for the highest office in the land, the reliability of the post office would be called into question by the leader of the nation […]Rob ChrismanSep 29 2020
blankSep. 28: Sales, ops jobs; hiring process… NewThank you to those who wrote commenting about the Yelp study showing that 164,000 businesses across our nation have closed since March. “Bouncing back” quickly from that is not likely, and at some level it impacts past and future borrowers, and meeting ATR requirements to fund loans. I was telling my cat Myrtle, “Teamwork makes […]Rob ChrismanSep 28 2020
blankSep. 26: Vendors partnering, merging, being acquired,… NewI try not to repeat information, but I felt that this study, which I had yesterday in the Capital Markets section of the Commentary, warranted it given that it relates to possible changes in the credit quality of potential, and existing, borrowers. Yelp tells us that as of August 31, 163,735 businesses in the United […]Rob ChrismanSep 26 2020
NAHB
blankConsumer Confidence Rebounds Strongly in September After hitting a 6-year low last month, consumer confidence bounced back in September, as consumers were more upbeat on outlook for economy and the job market. The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, rose 15.5 points from 86.3 to 101.8 in September, the highest level since March 2020 and the largest monthly gain since April 2003. The Present... Read More › The post Consumer Confidence Rebounds Strongly in September first appeared on Eye On Housing.Eye On HousingSep 29 2020
blankHome Price Appreciation Continues in July NewNational home prices continued to increase at a modest pace in July. While Los Angeles posted the strongest annual growth rate among the 19 metro areas, New York experienced a home price decline. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, reported by S&P Dow Jones Indices, rose at a seasonally adjusted annual growth rate of 4.7% in July,... Read More › The post Home Price Appreciation Continues in July first appeared on Eye On Housing.Eye On HousingSep 29 2020
blankShare of Non-Conventional Financing Increased in 2019 NewNAHB analysis of the 2019 Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC) data shows that, nationwide, the share of non-conventional financing for new home sales accounted for 35.0% of the market, while conventional financing dominated the market at 65.0%. In 2018, share of non-conventional financing was 28.6% of the market while conventional financing accounted for 71.4% of the market share. Non-conventional... Read More › The post Share of Non-Conventional Financing Increased in 2019 first appeared on Eye On Housing.Eye On HousingSep 28 2020
Dustin Harris Blog
blankblankHow To Be Mortgage FreeThis blog is, frankly, more oriented toward your personal life, rather than toward real estate appraisal, per se.  So, cut me a little slack here.  And yes, The Appraiser Coach ... Read MoreBlog – The Appraiser CoachSep 22 2020
blankblankIs a Model Home Considered Occupied? NewHere’s a situation you’ll run into once or twice in your career.  There is a new subdivision.  Now, new subdivisions sometimes have model homes.  Model homes typically have furniture, fixtures, ... Read MoreBlog – The Appraiser CoachSep 15 2020
blankblankCan Appraiser B Update Appraiser A’s Appraisal?Can an appraiser complete a 1004D form (an Appraisal Update and/or Completion Report [Form 1004D]) if s/he did not do the original appraisal?  A lot of appraisers ask this question.  ... Read MoreBlog – The Appraiser CoachSep 08 2020
NAR - The Voice for Real Estate
Bill Cob Blog
NREP
blankWells Fargo CEO Puts Foot in MouthThe Wells Fargo CEO has put his foot in his mouth when it comes to hiring minorities. This brings us to the diversity conversation. Clearly there is a problem. Can it be fixed? If so, what are your thoughts on how to make that happen. Let us know in the comments. Want to be on […] The post Wells Fargo CEO Puts Foot in Mouth appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostSep 28 2020
blankBarrett Financial – Broker Spotlight – Gilbert…Barrett Financial has been serving the Gilbert Arizona real estate community for 18 years. They are committed to purchase business and strong real estate partner relationships. If you want to connect with Barrett Financial, click the Barrett Financial Group logo below! NMLS #181106 The post Barrett Financial – Broker Spotlight – Gilbert AZ appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostSep 26 2020
blankZillow Hiring Agents as EmployeesZillow continues to make it’s moves to become the country’s biggest ever real estate company. Now Zillow is hiring agents as employees. For those of you how throw all your money at them, you may as well just work for them. This is the most insane thing we’ve ever seen – people paying their competitor […] The post Zillow Hiring Agents as Employees appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostSep 25 2020
RAC Blog
blankRAC member Byron Miller, Valuation Magazine upzoning… NewMany cities see upzoning as an effective way to increase density and affordable housing, but…Blog – RACSep 09 2020
blankThe Con – Featuring The appraiser’s side… NewThe Con is an in-depth investigation into the 2008 financial crisis.  Hollywood has already told…Blog – RACAug 20 2020
blankOrange County Market Summary Newby Craig Gilbert, CRP If Orange County, California, were a separate nation, its economy would…Blog – RACAug 06 2020
Calypso Blog
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