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Portland Appraisal Blog
Jamie Owen Blog
When & How do Appraiser’s Adjust for… NewLike most aspects of an appraisal, things seem easy. That is, until one takes a closer look. Age is a good example. It seems logical to think that a newer home is more valuable than an older home. However, that’s not always the case.  Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers… Continue reading When & How do Appraiser’s Adjust for Age?Cleveland Appraisal BlogMar 04 2021
Things To Remember About Tax AppealsAs January rolls around each year, homeowners begin receiving their property tax bills. That’s why my tax appeal work often picks this time of the year. It should be no surprise that assessed home and land values are increasing. Property values have been increasing in many areas for years, with 2020 being a record year… Continue reading Things To Remember About Tax AppealsCleveland Appraisal BlogFeb 18 2021
blankAVM’s & Punxsutawney Phil’s AccuracyOn Tuesday of this week, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Therefore, we have six more weeks of winter weather, by some predictions. Somehow, I feel like six more weeks of winter is a given. Especially in Northeast Ohio. How accurate are weather predictions made by folks who try to base future weather patterns on whether… Continue reading AVM’s & Punxsutawney Phil’s AccuracyCleveland Appraisal BlogFeb 04 2021
Ryan Lundquist Blog
blankHow much have prices risen since the…Crazy price growth. That’s what the market has seen lately. But let’s take a step back to look at how much growth has occurred since the market bottomed out in 2012. With so much talk about rapid price appreciation lately, I figured this would be interesting. Enjoy if you wish. DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE FOR YOUR AREA: […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserMar 02 2021
blankHow long can this market keep going?Is the market about to crash? How long can this keep up? What’s going to happen? Every week I’m getting questions like this, so let’s talk through some of the issues. This post has lots of topics that are coming up, so just skim to something that looks interesting. Anything to add? The truth is […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserFeb 24 2021
blankWhat is your housing persona?The market is going to implode. No, it’s actually all good. There are so many opinions right now. Take a look at the housing personas and let me know which one(s) you’ve seen. Then I have a big market update for those interested. WHAT IS YOUR HOUSING PERSONA? Doomsday Daniel: The market is going to […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserFeb 16 2021
Tom Horn Blog
blankBirmingham Real Estate: 2019 vs 2020Birmingham Real Estate 2020 Recap Is it too late to discuss how the Birmingham Real Estate market in 2020 compared to 2019? I had hoped to write about this sooner but I have been extremely busy appraising. Maybe the fact that the real estate market barely let up for the holidays is a good indicator […] The post Birmingham Real Estate: 2019 vs 2020 appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: So what’s the big deal if the square footage in MLS is wrong? A Look At Home Sales In Birmingham’s Eastlake Neighborhood A look at the Mount Laurel,…Birmingham Appraisal BlogMar 03 2021
blankWhat Is A Competitive Market Area?Competitive Market Area Explained A competitive market area is something that I write about quite a bit when discussing comparable sales selection. It answers a lot of questions about where agents can look for sales when pricing a home. The sales comparison approach is the most recognized approach for non-appraisers. Most people know what a […] The post What Is A Competitive Market Area? appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: If you need a speaker at your real estate sales meeting, I can help you 5 questions you must ask yourself before getting an appraisal Anatomy of an…Birmingham Appraisal BlogFeb 18 2021
blankEagle Point Housing Update NewEagle Point Real Estate Update The Eagle Point subdivision is located in north Shelby County just off of Highway 280. The subdivision was started in the mid-1980s and is one of the more popular neighborhoods in North Shelby County. The neighborhood features a swim and tennis club as well as various private lakes. A new […] The post Eagle Point Housing Update appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: Beaumont Subdivision, Birmingham, AL-Home Sales: 2007-2015 Where are lot sales occurring in Pleasant Grove, Alabama? Unraveling the demand for homes in Hidden Trace- Trussville, AlabamaBirmingham Appraisal BlogFeb 10 2021
Rachel Massey Blog
blankPrices are rising, but NOT as much… NewA bit of color in some charts for your reading pleasure. This information is from the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors MLS run on a monthly basis, and includes all the Ann Arbor school district, single family detached housing only, no new construction or to be built, no condominium units. Data tracks from 1/1/19 … Continue reading "Prices are rising, but NOT as much as we may think" The post Prices are rising, but NOT as much as we may think appeared first on annarborappraisal.annarborappraisalFeb 26 2021
HousingWire Valuation
blankCoStar drops bid for CoreLogic citing market… CoStar announced it is withdrawing its bid for CoreLogic after the data giant rejected CoStar's amended offer from its original $6.9B to about $6.6B. The post CoStar drops bid for CoreLogic citing market volatility appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireMar 05 2021
blankMike Cagney eyes Walmart’s potential move into… Figure Technologies' Mike Cagney said when it comes to watching out for non-endemic players impacting the real estate market, he has his eye on Walmart. The post Mike Cagney eyes Walmart’s potential move into mortgage appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireMar 05 2021
blankRocket Mortgage: UWM is trying to “manipulate”… “We would never in our wildest dreams, tell a broker to choose us, or someone else," Rocket Mortgage's Austin Niemiec said in an interview The post Rocket Mortgage: UWM is trying to “manipulate” market appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireMar 05 2021
Mary Thompson Blog
Shannon Slater Blog
blankJanuary Newsletter – 2020 Recap NewNow that 2020 is in our rearview mirror, we can take a look back and review it. I think we can all agree that this time last year, we had no idea what we were in for. We couldn’t have predicted a pandemic that would disrupt everything in our world. In Texas, March was when … Continue reading "January Newsletter – 2020 Recap" The post January Newsletter – 2020 Recap appeared first on DW Slater Company.DW Slater CompanyJan 28 2021
blankblankDecember Newsletter- Goodbye 2020 NewGoodbye, 2020! I think that we can all agree that this year has been unlike any that we have experienced and no one saw it coming. As real estate appraisers, we analyze markets, and this year has proved the difficulty of predicting what markets will do. The post December Newsletter- Goodbye 2020 appeared first on DW Slater Company.DW Slater CompanyDec 23 2020
Bryan Lynch Blog
blankAs 2020 winds down… NewAs 2020 winds down, I wanted to take a moment and wish everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Many of you are repeat lenders and clients but I also connected with new lenders, realtors, homeowners and law firms this past year. I also... The post As 2020 winds down… appeared first on Advantage Appraisals.Advantage AppraisalsDec 23 2020
Working RE Magazine
blankDealing with a Subpoena 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   Editor’s Note: Take the NEW 2021 Appraiser Fee Survey online now at WorkingRE.com/2021survey. Dealing with a Subpoena by Isaac Peck, Editor As an appraiser, you don’t have […] The post Dealing with a Subpoena first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineMar 02 2021
blankWhy Comp Photos? 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   Editor’s Note: Take the NEW 2021 Appraiser Fee Survey online now at WorkingRE.com/2021survey. Why Comp Photos? by Richard Hagar, SRA Many appraisers can’t understand why they are […] The post Why Comp Photos? first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineFeb 23 2021
blankOriginal Comp Photos: Dangerous, Unnecessary 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   Editor’s Note: Take the NEW 2021 Appraiser Fee Survey online now at WorkingRE.com/2021survey. Original Comp Photos: Dangerous, Unnecessary by Damian Downie, CEO of Downie Valuation Services, Inc.  […] The post Original Comp Photos: Dangerous, Unnecessary first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineFeb 09 2021
McKissock
blankPressure to Hit the Purchase Price: 5…As an experienced appraiser, you’ve likely encountered pressure to hit the purchase price or develop your appraisal based on a predetermined value. This, of course, is unethical. So what do you do when you’re asked to hit a certain value? Or when the purchase price is not supported by the available comps? Here are five […] The post Pressure to Hit the Purchase Price: 5 Resources for Appraisers appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningMar 02 2021
blankIs Now a Good Time to Upgrade…Is it time to take the next step in your appraisal career? A license upgrade can give you a much-needed advantage in the local market and offer you greater control over your fees and more stability in your work. Recent survey data shows that a higher license level means more money and more choices for […] The post Is Now a Good Time to Upgrade Your Appraisal License? appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningFeb 26 2021
blankWhat Appraisal CE Courses Are Trending this…Want to know which CE courses are trending right now among your fellow real estate appraisers? McKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy unlimited access to online appraisal classes and a variety of professional development videos, checklists, and other resources. Here’s a look at the most popular and highly-rated appraisal CE courses among our appraisal membership community […] The post What Appraisal CE Courses Are Trending this Month? (February 2021) appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningFeb 23 2021
DSNews
blankFannie Mae Honors 31 Partners for Servicing… NewFannie Mae has announced its 2020 Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards (STAR) Program results, which recognizes 31 mortgage servicers for operational servicing excellence and customer value. Established in 2011, the STAR Program awards Fannie Mae servicers based on three operational and performance areas: general servicing, solution delivery, and timeline management. The STAR Program measures servicer ... The post Fannie Mae Honors 31 Partners for Servicing Excellence appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsMar 05 2021
blankAnalyzing the Housing Market’s Uneven Boom and… NewWhen discussing home prices and the market's boom and bust cycles, analysts say it is important to recognize that such things look very different depending on the region. Why do national trends in house prices spread more to some cities than to others? How do shocks to local economies spread between cities? And why did ... The post Analyzing the Housing Market’s Uneven Boom and Bust Cycles appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsMar 05 2021
blankThe Week Ahead: In Pursuit of Fair… NewOn Wednesday, March 10, the House Financial Services Committee will present a virtual hearing, Justice for All: Achieving Racial Equity Through Fair Access to Housing and Financial Services at 10:00 a.m. EST. While record-low rates continue to drive the housing market, there remains many who cannot afford to buy. A recent report by the CFPB ... The post The Week Ahead: In Pursuit of Fair Housing for All appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsMar 05 2021
HousingWire Real Estate
blankChopra warns of post-COVID housing market falloutRohit Chopra warned of housing market fallout and said he would focus on helping struggling homeowners at his Senate Confirmation hearing. The post Chopra warns of post-COVID housing market fallout appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireMar 03 2021
blankMAXEX unveils green energy home improvement loans NewIn collaboration with J.P. Morgan, MAXEX announced on Wednesday the launch of two new lending programs for green energy home improvements. The post MAXEX unveils green energy home improvement loans appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireMar 03 2021
blankAppraisal Foundation: Appraisers must take course on… NewThe newest edition of USPAP will include a required seven-hour course for all appraisers, focusing on valuation bias in the field. The post Appraisal Foundation: Appraisers must take course on bias appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireMar 03 2021
Mortgage News Daily
blankRecruiting, Training, MLO, AE Jobs; DPA, Tech… NewIn the legal field, virtual litigation is thought to be here to stay, vaccine or no vaccine. And as the pandemic continues, and remote hiring continues for lenders, CEOs, owners, and managers are grappling with the thought of having scattered workforces going forward, and there will be no, “Okay, everyone back to the office!” when people were hired thousands of miles away. And housing is reacting: With 70+ millennials running around, and housing starts and building permits showing about 1.5 million units a year being built, there’s a shortage! Another reason why inventory is so tight? A good portion of…Pipeline PressMar 05 2021
blankLO, Ops, AE Jobs; HELOC, Efficiency, AMC,… NewWelcome to the only day where the date is a command. Owners of shopping malls wish they could command everyone to go shopping in one. When was the last time you went into a shopping mall? I don’t remember either, and I’m starting to miss those rock-solid pretzels and henna tattoo & ear-piercing booths. Turn them into housing, affordable or otherwise? Why not?! The aggregate value of reappraised American malls fell an average of 60 percent in 2020, with 118 retail properties seeing $4 billion in value wiped out over the course of their reappraisals. Of the 1,100 indoor malls…Pipeline PressMar 04 2021
blankAE, MLO Jobs; Broker, Sales, VOE Tools;… NewTo listen to the audio version of today’s commentary with an interview with STRATMOR Group’s resident recovering accountant Jim Cameron on handy metrics for MLOs to be aware of, please click here. Income and revenue are certainly metrics whence people make decisions. Is the profit on a locked, but not funded, loan something a lender should count on their balance sheet? And if so, if the loan falls out, is it a real loss? If you’re interested in accounting nuances, ask your CFO about Interest Rate Lock Commitments (IRLCs), an acronym for a lender’s locked pipeline. Some institutions, like Wells…Pipeline PressMar 03 2021
MReport
blankServicer’s Best Practices Recognized by Fannie Mae NewFannie Mae has announced its 2020 Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards (STAR) Program results, which recognizes 31 mortgage servicers for operational servicing excellence and customer value. Established in 2011, the STAR Program awards Fannie Mae servicers based on three operational and performance areas: general servicing, solution delivery, and timeline management. The STAR Program measures servicer ... The post Servicer’s Best Practices Recognized by Fannie Mae appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comMar 05 2021
blankHow Economic Shock Spreads Between Local Housing… NewWhen discussing home prices and the market's boom and bust cycles, analysts say it is important to recognize that such things look very different depending on the region. Why do national trends in house prices spread more to some cities than to others? How do shocks to local economies spread between cities? And why did ... The post How Economic Shock Spreads Between Local Housing Markets appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comMar 05 2021
blankThe Week Ahead: New Program Looks to… NewOn Thursday, March 11, the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University will present "Affordable Housing, Zoning, and the Bottom Line: What Can Other Cities Learn From the 100% Affordable Housing Overlay in Cambridge," a Zoom meeting from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 pm ET. Co-sponsored by the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston at the Harvard Kennedy ... The post The Week Ahead: New Program Looks to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comMar 05 2021
Appraisal Institute
blankFHFA Extends Appraisal Flexibilities Due to COVID-19The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Feb. 10 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend until March 31 several loan origination flexibilities, including alternative appraisals on purchase and rate term refinance loans. The flexibilities were set to expire Feb. 28, but were extended due to t [...]appraisalinstitute.org NewsFeb 17 2021
blankForeclosure, Eviction Moratorium and Forbearance ExtendedFannie Mae and Freddie Mac are extending their moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate-owned evictions until March 31, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Feb. 9. FHFA also noted that borrowers with a mortgage backed by the government-sponsored enterprises may be eligible [...]appraisalinstitute.org NewsFeb 17 2021
blankStudent Housing Sector Strengthens as Deals Increase…Investor interest in off-campus student housing increased during the fourth quarter of 2020, with investors spending $3.9 billion to purchase both large portfolios of buildings and individual properties in strong markets, according to real estate research firm Real Capital Analytics, Wealth Manageme [...]appraisalinstitute.org NewsFeb 17 2021
NAR
blankNAR Comment to FHFA on AppraisalsNAR focused on concerns related to risk in the valuation space, the role of technology, and discrimination in appraisals and other valuation products.www.nar.realtor - Appraisal & ValuationMar 01 2021
blankUSPAP Extended for One YearThe 2020-2021 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) will now be effective until December 31, 2022.www.nar.realtor - Appraisal & ValuationFeb 25 2021
blankCommercial Digest, January, 2021In this issue: December Commercial Market Insights Report, Creating Valuations Amid Uncertainty, How Commercial Markets Faired in 2020, & more.www.nar.realtor - Appraisal & ValuationJan 15 2021
Rob Chrisman
blankMar. 5: Recruiting, training, MLO, AE jobs;… NewIn the legal field, virtual litigation is thought to be here to stay, vaccine or no vaccine. And as the pandemic continues, and remote hiring continues for lenders, CEOs, owners, and managers are grappling with the thought of having scattered workforces going forward, and there will be no, “Okay, everyone back to the office!” when […]Rob ChrismanMar 05 2021
blankMarch 4th: LO, Ops, AE jobs; HELOC,… NewWelcome to the only day where the date is a command. Owners of shopping malls wish they could command everyone to go shopping in one. When was the last time you went into a shopping mall? I don’t remember either, and I’m starting to miss those rock-solid pretzels and henna tattoo & ear-piercing booths. Turn […]Rob ChrismanMar 04 2021
blankMar. 3: AE, MLO jobs; broker, sales,… NewTo listen to the audio version of today’s commentary with an interview with STRATMOR Group’s resident recovering accountant Jim Cameron on handy metrics for MLOs to be aware of, please click here. Income and revenue are certainly metrics whence people make decisions. Is the profit on a locked, but not funded, loan something a lender […]Rob ChrismanMar 03 2021
NAHB
blankResidential Construction Employment Remains Unchanged in February Total payroll employment rose by 379,000 and the unemployment rate declined to 6.2% in February. The labor market is showing signs of recovery as some states start to ease business restrictions gradually. Employment in construction declined in February due to the severe winter weather in many states. Non-residential construction lost 60,800 positions in February, reflecting declines in nonresidential specialty trade... Read More ›Eye On HousingMar 05 2021
blankNearly 90 Percent of Builders Have Trouble…In the survey results described in one of last week’s posts, prices of building material ranked as the number one problem among NAHB’s single-family builders, and availability of building materials ranked second.  These concerns are not surprising, given the surge in building material prices reported in the latest Producer Price Index data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Traditionally, when... Read More ›Eye On HousingMar 03 2021
blankMBA Data Indicates Slow Decline for Past…According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) 2020 fourth quarter National Delinquency Survey (NDS), on a seasonally adjusted basis, the percentage of loans past due decreased from 7.65% in the third quarter to 6.73%. State-level data of the past due loan category reveal that California and Texas made up the top two states with the greatest number of past due... Read More ›Eye On HousingMar 03 2021
Dustin Harris Blog
blankblankA Home Owner’s View on ValueAs a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into ... Read MoreBlog | The Appraiser CoachMar 02 2021
blankblankThe Valuation Business and its FutureAfter attending recent conferences and hosting a webinar, I’ve realized that real estate appraisal providers are scared for the future until they learn what the future will bring. I think ... Read MoreBlog | The Appraiser CoachFeb 23 2021
blankblankHolding an Appraiser Brainstorming MeetingFor your real estate appraisal office, a great idea you can implement is brainstorming meetings. This might be something you already do, but it’s great to do these on a ... Read MoreBlog | The Appraiser CoachFeb 16 2021
NAR - The Voice for Real Estate
NREP
blankBarry Habib – Beware of the Death… Obviously there’s a lot going on with the bond market these days, but were you aware of the “Death Cross”? Well, it’s real, and it’s a concern or Barry’s, so tune in and see what’s up. At the end of the day though, no matter what happens in the bond market, there is and always […] The post Barry Habib – Beware of the Death Cross! appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostMar 05 2021
blank4 New Origination Verticals for Loan Officers… NewToday we interview Brian Covey who brings up a few new verticals that LO’s should be pursuing right now. This show should get your gears turning to hopefully motivate you to start learning and developing these new strategies. I know a lot of our originator viewers still. have their head buried in their pipelines, but, […] The post 4 New Origination Verticals for Loan Officers for 2021 appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostMar 04 2021
blankHousing Gettin’ Some Money – Will We… NewThere’s some money coming to the housing industry, but will it really have any impact? You decide. Let us know in the comments. Also, did you know that, like, very few homeowners know anything about home maintenance? Could that be a marketing angle? Survey says: ?? Loan Officers. Start pursuing these 3 verticals NOW. Renovation […] The post Housing Gettin’ Some Money – Will We See It? appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostMar 03 2021
RAC Blog
blankRAC member Jim Gargano lends relocation expertise… NewRelocation companies are expected to ramp relocation activities back up, but when they do, they’ll…Blog – RACFeb 17 2021
blankGetting to know RAC members Sherry Kaley… NewThis year, Membership Services, will be introducing our members to each other and to our…Blog – RACFeb 11 2021
Calypso Blog
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