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Jamie Owen Blog
iBuyers… The Pawn Shops of Real EstateAre you thinking of selling a home to an iBuyer? What should you know? I discuss this topic in this article.- My Favorite Aspen Appraisal Commercials, Thus Far!This post features some of my favorite Aspen Appraisal Commercials, thus far! I hope you enjoy them!
- Ten Reasons Owning A Home Is Like…Home ownership and marriage have a lot in common. I discuss ten ways in this article. I hope you enjoy it!
Ryan Lundquist Blog
- Horses aren’t allowed & a big market…The other day a client asked me to include a statement in my appraisal that horses are allowed on the property. It was a huge lot, so it seemed like that might be okay… But I said NO for a very specific reason. Let’s talk about this and then for those interested let’s take a […]
- Real estate trends to watch in 2020What’s the real estate market going to do in 2020? Let’s talk about some of the bigger emerging trends. Scroll quickly or digest slowly. Anything to add? Class I’m teaching on Jan 16th: I’m doing a big market update at SAR from 9-10:30am. We’ll talk through where the market is at, tips for talking to […]
- The Golden State Killer’s house, selling lower,… NewI have three things on my mind today. Let’s look at the accused Golden State Killer’s house, a new visual I’m testing out, and some fresh stats. Huge thanks: First off, thank you for reading my blog this year. This will be my last post of 2019, so I wanted to say I’m truly honored […]
WSJ
Tom Horn Blog
- What Happened to the Birmingham Housing Market…A Closer Look At Birmingham Housing Market Trends In last week’s post, I took a look at how the Birmingham housing market in 2019 compared to 2010 when I started my appraisal blog. That gave us a good visual of how much the local real estate market has improved. This week I want to look […] The post What Happened to the Birmingham Housing Market in 2019? appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: 5 Stats that describe the Birmingham AL real estate market Birmingham’s Top 10 Luxury Home Neighborhoods Does Birmingham Have Aspirational Pricing?
- 10 Years of Blogging and Birmingham Home… NewAppraisal Blogging and Birmingham Home Sales-Then and Now This year marks the 10th anniversary for my appraisal blog! I’m super excited to celebrate the opportunity I’ve had since 2010 to share my appraisal knowledge with real estate agents, mortgage loan officers, attorneys, accountants, and homeowners about the appraisal process and local Birmingham home sales trends. […] The post 10 Years of Blogging and Birmingham Home Sales appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: A new guest blogging opportunity with McKissock So, just how accurate is the Zillow “Zestimate” anyway? If you’re using an online FSBO service to sell your…
- Is Your Birmingham Home Priced Too High?Your Birmingham Home Could Be Overpriced In today’s market is it possible to price your Birmingham home too high? The short answer is yes. Some people may argue that with the limited housing inventory, good demand, and low-interest rates, that you can price your home for as high as you want and it should sell. […] The post Is Your Birmingham Home Priced Too High? appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: How agents can use a prelisting appraisal to save time and money Five reasons to value your real estate appraiser Should I show buyers my prelisting appraisal?
HousingWire Valuation
- RE/MAX: The December housing market broke records RE/MAX released its National Housing Report for December 2019, which revealed that the month posted a record finish to a year and the decade. The post RE/MAX: The December housing market broke records appeared first on HousingWire.
- Offerpad launches in two new markets NewOfferpad announced on Monday that it is now available in Jacksonville, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. The latter market will feature Keller Offers powered by Offerpad. The post Offerpad launches in two new markets appeared first on HousingWire.
- Here’s how to use Fleq to buy… NewYou asked, and we answered. A Pittsburgh startup company is introducing a new way to look at homeownership, and it creating quite a stir. But after our first Q&A with the company, readers still had more questions. Here are more answers to exactly how a no-mortgage home buying process would look. The post Here’s how to use Fleq to buy a home without a mortgage appeared first on HousingWire.
Shannon Slater Blog
- Happy New Year & December Newsletter NewHappy New Year!! We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season and made great memories. As 2019 ends, we wanted to say thank you for your support and confidence in us for your appraisal services. This year was a great year and we were honored that you chose us for your residential and commercial appraisal … Continue reading "Happy New Year & December Newsletter" The post Happy New Year & December Newsletter appeared first on DW Slater Company.
- November Newsletter-Happy Thanksgiving NewIt’s that time of year when family and friends gather together for the season of Thanksgiving. All of us at the DW Slater Company want to take some time to let you know that we are very thankful for you! Our clients, subscribers, and friends! We are thankful that you choose us for your real … Continue reading "November Newsletter-Happy Thanksgiving" The post November Newsletter-Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on DW Slater Company.
- Seasonal Changes- October Newsletter NewWant to see the seasonal changes in the Dallas market? Check out our monthly newsletter for interactive charts. The post Seasonal Changes- October Newsletter appeared first on DW Slater Company.
Bryan Lynch Blog
- New Year Overview and Graphs NewI hope everybody is off to a great 2020 start! After some much needed time off, I feel refreshed and excited about this upcoming year. Real Estate Office Meetings: Last year, I went into some real estate offices and did Q&A at meetings. This platform... The post New Year Overview and Graphs appeared first on Advantage Appraisals.
- Merry Christmas and 2019 Recap NewWith Christmas and new year around the corner, I wanted to take a moment and thank all my clients this past year! Many were repeat lenders and clients but I also connected with many new realtors, homeowners and attorney firms this past year. I also... The post Merry Christmas and 2019 Recap appeared first on Advantage Appraisals.
- Weekly GraphsI hope everybody impacted by the PG&E power outages are back in full swing after weeks of random outages. I know my office was impacted as well and made for some creative game planning around the outages the last few weeks. In the foothill market... The post Weekly Graphs appeared first on Advantage Appraisals.
Working RE Magazine
- VA Issues Guidance on Bifurcated Appraisals NewThe VA's AAPP guidelines have been heralded by many boots-on the-ground appraisers as a responsible and thoughtful approach to the increasing promotion of hybrid appraisals by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The post VA Issues Guidance on Bifurcated Appraisals first appeared at Working RE Magazine.
- Appraising in Retirement NewHowever, as the numbers show, appraising appears to be an optimal career to continue part time, in retirement. The post Appraising in Retirement first appeared at Working RE Magazine.
- FHFA Puts Brakes on Fannie’s Bifurcated Program NewFannie's Value Verify pilot program of testing bifurcated appraisals is continuing but in a modified, more prudent fashion. The post FHFA Puts Brakes on Fannie’s Bifurcated Program first appeared at Working RE Magazine.
McKissock
- 7 Excellent Real Estate Appraisal Podcasts Every… NewHow do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? Podcasts are a great source of industry information and insights. They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments. Whether you listen in your car or at your desk, here […] The post 7 Excellent Real Estate Appraisal Podcasts Every Appraiser Should Listen To appeared first on McKissock Learning.
- Investment Tips: How to Grow Your Retirement…When it comes to growing your retirement savings, you may be wondering: What types of investment accounts should I use? And where should I locate them in order to utilize tax savings as much as possible? The real estate mantra “location, location, location” applies to retirement savings as well. Whether you’re a self-employed real estate […] The post Investment Tips: How to Grow Your Retirement Savings appeared first on McKissock Learning.
- 5 Ways for Appraisers to Get Organized… NewDo your New Year’s resolutions include getting organized so that you can run a smoother, more profitable appraisal business? Winter is an excellent time of year to roll up your sleeves, clean up your desk (and your car), learn some new organizational skills, and put them to use. Here are some resources to help you […] The post 5 Ways for Appraisers to Get Organized This Year appeared first on McKissock Learning.
DSNews
- Keeping Afloat in Financial Services Law NewOn the cusp of a new decade, financial services attorneys and other major players in the industry are looking back on what they learned and applying those lessons to the challenges ahead. The post Keeping Afloat in Financial Services Law appeared first on DSNews.
- The Socioeconomic Impact of Postforeclosure Sales NewA new study takes a closer look at which groups tend to participate in-postforeclosure sales, and how socioeconomic factors come into play. The post The Socioeconomic Impact of Postforeclosure Sales appeared first on DSNews.
- Laudan Closing Property Preservation Business, Shifting Focus… NewLaudan SVP & General Manager Brian Potasiewicz told DS News that the decision was based on the strong growth they had seen on the inspection side of their business. The post Laudan Closing Property Preservation Business, Shifting Focus to Inspections appeared first on DSNews.
HousingWire Servicing
- RE/MAX: The December housing market broke records RE/MAX released its National Housing Report for December 2019, which revealed that the month posted a record finish to a year and the decade. The post RE/MAX: The December housing market broke records appeared first on HousingWire.
- Offerpad launches in two new markets NewOfferpad announced on Monday that it is now available in Jacksonville, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. The latter market will feature Keller Offers powered by Offerpad. The post Offerpad launches in two new markets appeared first on HousingWire.
- Here’s how to use Fleq to buy… NewYou asked, and we answered. A Pittsburgh startup company is introducing a new way to look at homeownership, and it creating quite a stir. But after our first Q&A with the company, readers still had more questions. Here are more answers to exactly how a no-mortgage home buying process would look. The post Here’s how to use Fleq to buy a home without a mortgage appeared first on HousingWire.
Mortgage News Daily
- Renovation Products; CEOs Can't Ignore LIBOR Transition;… NewI’ve gotta hand it to those writers who put out listings for real estate agents. Maybe if I had a bunch of money I could live in a “secluded retreat” or an “enchanted villa.” I have never lived in a place described as a “retreat,” having stunning or remarkable views or panoramic vistas in a “gorgeous natural setting.” No luxury living, nor a delightful “chalet.” No soaring ceilings in the spacious great room or mudroom, filled with “warm ambiance.” Prestigious enclave? Nope. Has a house ever brought me conveniences and lifestyle? No. I’ve never lived in a house with casual…
- HUD Jobs; Borrower Satisfaction Report; Vendor News… NewFor folks who like numbers and trends, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s national and state population estimates released in December, 42 states and the District of Columbia had fewer births in 2019 than 2018. Natural increase, or when the number of births is greater than the number of deaths, dropped below 1 million in 2019 for the first time in decades. The nation’s population was 328,239,523 in 2019, growing by 0.5 percent between 2018 and 2019, or 1,552,022 people, which is reflective of a multiyear slowdown since 2014. New York state lost the most population, while California had the…
- Retention, Fraud Prevention Tools; Events and Training… NewWe find ourselves at Wednesday already. How about some numbers for Hump Day? Years ago Arnold Schwarzenegger famously said, “Having more money doesn't make you happier. I have $50 million dollars, but I'm just as happy as when I had $48 million.” JPMorgan Chase's profit surged 21% in the fourth quarter, reaching $8.52 billion, while Wells Fargo reported a 53 percent year over year drop after setting aside $1.5 billion for litigation fees. The US budget deficit reached $1.02 trillion in 2019, according to the Treasury Department. This marks the first time the deficit has topped $1 trillion since 2012.…
MReport
- Diversity’s Role in the Presidential Race, Housing… NewWhat insights are presidential candidates brining to the table when discussing housing policy? The post Diversity’s Role in the Presidential Race, Housing Policy appeared first on theMReport.com.
- NAR Looking to Alter Approach to Housing… NewThe group could look at local real estate laws, a fair-housing testing program, and anti-basis training. Click through to read more. The post NAR Looking to Alter Approach to Housing Discrimination appeared first on theMReport.com.
- Could Homebuyers Benefit From Global Uncertainty? NewNew analysis says that recent tensions between the U.S. and foriegon nations will cause homebuyers to “benefit from this dynamic.” The post Could Homebuyers Benefit From Global Uncertainty? appeared first on theMReport.com.
Appraisal Institute
- Home Values Reached a Record $29 Trillion…The value of owner-occupied homes in the U.S. hit a record $29.2 trillion in the third quarter 2019, up 4.2% from the previous quarter, according to the Federal Reserve’s Flow of Funds report released Jan. 8, HousingWire reported. The overall value of U.S. homes is now 21% higher than the bubble pea [...]
- Past Decade Produced Fewest Houses in 60…During the 10-year period from 2010-19, single-family housing production in the U.S. totaled just 6.8 million units compared to 12.3 million units the previous decade, the National Association of Home Builders reported Jan. 6. That level of production was the lowest in 60 years, and is primarily att [...]
- Buying a Home is More Affordable than… NewOwning a median-priced, three-bedroom home is more affordable than renting a similar property in 53% of the nation’s markets, according to the 2020 Rental Affordability Report released Jan. 9 by analytics firm ATTOM Data Solutions. The report showed that owning is generally more affordable in rural [...]
NAR
- AQB Proposes Update to Appraiser CriteriaThe Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) released proposed changes to the Appraiser Qualification Criteria.
- NAR Testifies on USPAPOn October 11, 2019, NAR provided comments on the Appraisal Standards Board's (ASB) concept paper reforming the evaluation standards in USPAP.
Rob Chrisman
- Jan. 20: What MLOs made in 2019;… NewThe job interview. Job Interviewer: “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” Me: “I would say my biggest weakness is listening.” People in our biz continue to interview, and plenty of loan officers, branches, and companies are making moves out there as a remarkable 2019 wrapped up and 2020 dawned. Are you keeping LOs […]
- Jan. 18: Letters on W-2 and the… NewThis week the commentary discussed the compensation of mortgage loan originators via W-2 due (versus 1099) to various rules and regulations. The piece prompted Brad Hargrave with Hargrave Rosenthal to send, “I wanted to offer a few additional comments to round out Melissa’s insightful analysis of the W-2/1099 debate currently raging in the State of […]
- Jan. 17: AE, DTC jobs; 2nd, renovation… NewI’ve gotta hand it to those writers who put out listings for real estate agents. Maybe if I had a bunch of money I could live in a “secluded retreat” or an “enchanted villa.” I have never lived in a place described as a “retreat,” having stunning or remarkable views or panoramic vistas in a […]
NAHB
- Year-over-Year Decline for Construction Job OpeningsData from the BLS Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) indicate that construction job openings posted a monthly decline in November and a substantial decrease on a year-over-year basis. The estimated number of job openings declined from the October total (326,000) to 214,000 in November, after reaching a post-Great Recession high of 434,000 in April. The November 2019 count of... Read More ›
- Strong Growth Rate for Housing Starts Going…Total housing starts posted a 16.9 percent increase in December (1.608 million units) compared to a upwardly revised November estimate of 1.375 million units according to the joint data release from the Census Bureau and HUD. Relative to December 2018, total starts are 40.8 percent above the annual pace of 1.14 million units, a pace that will likely be revised... Read More ›
- Builder Confidence Begins Year Strong as Single-Family… NewBuilder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes edged one point lower to 75 in January, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). The last two monthly readings mark the highest sentiment levels since July of 1999. Low interest rates and a healthy labor market combined with a need for additional inventory... Read More ›
Dustin Harris Blog
- Appraisal Office Employee Pay RaisesI give my employees pay raises using a little different method than may be common for many businesses. I have noticed that it is fairly typical for employers to give ... Read More
- Things to Remember When You Wear an…It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. For those of you who are ... Read More
- Acquiring E&O Insurance for Appraiser HiresI recently discovered some interesting information regarding errors and omission insurance for employees. I am hoping that by sharing this information, I will be saving some of you time and ... Read More
Bill Cob Blog
NREP
- What Mortgage Customers Hate the Most What Mortgage Customers Hate the Most The post What Mortgage Customers Hate the Most appeared first on National Real Estate Post.
- FHA Wants Big Banks BackFHA Wants Big Banks Back The post FHA Wants Big Banks Back appeared first on National Real Estate Post.
- The Top 9 Problem Areas in the…The Top 9 Problem Areas in the Mortgage Process The post The Top 9 Problem Areas in the Mortgage Process appeared first on National Real Estate Post.
RAC Blog
- RAC Member Terri Love Presents at the… NewEvery fall Aires hosts a 2 day Summit to honor and share insights with the…
- RAC Member Francois Gregoire Named to the… New Washington, DC (November 22, 2019) — The Appraisal Foundation announced the 2020 Officers and…
- 2019 Relocation Appraisal Report Writing Contest NewWorldwide ERC® and RAC announce the Winner of their 2019 Relocation Appraisal Report Writing Contest…
Calypso Blog
