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Portland Appraisal Blog
Jamie Owen Blog
Appraisal Terms That Are Out of This…Appraisal Terms That Are Out of This WorldCleveland Appraisal BlogJun 12 2020
Can You Measure the Accuracy of An…Can you measure the accuracy of an appraiser? I discuss the topic in this article.Cleveland Appraisal BlogMay 28 2020
blankWas It a Bad Case of Shingles?Was It a Bad Case of Shingles? In this post, I discuss the mystery of the puddle of water in our mud room, and how it got there.Cleveland Appraisal BlogMay 15 2020
Ryan Lundquist Blog
blankDon’t hold your breath for a Covid…“Why is there not a pandemic discount? I don’t get it. The market has been going down.” Someone was angry with me recently after an estate appraisal didn’t come in low enough in his mind. The thought was prices should be dipping because we’re in a pandemic, but that hasn’t been happening. The Truth: Lots […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserJun 18 2020
blankThe skinny on accessory dwelling unitsI’ve been getting a ton of questions lately about accessory dwelling units, so I wanted to talk through some of the bigger issues. Skim to questions that sound interesting or take some time to read. Enjoy if you wish. What is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)? There are lots of definitions out there. In short, […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserJun 10 2020
blankBigger Things, Zooming Out, & Buyers vs…There are way bigger things happening in the world than real estate. So this post won’t have much text. For now let’s listen to what’s happening around us and find ways to heal as a country. Zooming into weekly videos: I was doing five to seven Zoom sessions per week for months and I’m feeling […]Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate AppraiserJun 03 2020
Tom Horn Blog
blankSo What’s Happening With Birmingham Home Prices?Birmingham Home Prices During A Pandemic As a real estate appraiser, I am seeing first hand and in real-time what is happening with Birmingham home prices during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have never experienced a viral outbreak like this in our lifetime so every day and week we go through this is unchartered territory. As […] The post So What’s Happening With Birmingham Home Prices? appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: Does Birmingham Have Aspirational Pricing? What Happened to the Birmingham Housing Market in 2019? How Will The Coronavirus Effect Birmingham Home Values?Birmingham Appraisal BlogJun 11 2020
blankUnintended Consequences of the Coronavirus Pandemic NewWhat Could Go Wrong During The Pandemic? Over the past several weeks I have been tracking and reporting on the housing statistics for Jefferson and Shelby Counties in Alabama to see what effect the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the residential market. I will continue to report on this, however, in today’s post I’m going […] The post Unintended Consequences of the Coronavirus Pandemic appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: Things To Consider When Making Home Renovations How Will The Coronavirus Effect Birmingham Home Values?Birmingham Appraisal BlogMay 27 2020
blankHow To Price Your House To Sell…What You Must Know To Price Your House To Sell Pandemic shmandemic. Are you as sick of this thing as I am? It’s like eating the same meal three times a day for the past six weeks. That may be a little dramatic but I have a feeling that most are feeling the grind of […] The post How To Price Your House To Sell During A Pandemic appeared first on Birmingham Appraisal Blog. Related posts: How do appraisers determine if there is an oversupply or shortage of homes? 5 Stats that describe the Birmingham AL real estate market How…Birmingham Appraisal BlogMay 05 2020
Rachel Massey Blog
blankUncertain future, forgetting the pastOur collective memories tend to be short. Maybe it is human nature? I cannot even pretend to understand why we forget the past or how it may predict the future. Not that long ago, the United States in general experienced a significant decline in property sales prices due to the Great Recession and the mortgage … Continue reading "Uncertain future, forgetting the past" The post Uncertain future, forgetting the past appeared first on annarborappraisal.annarborappraisalApr 09 2020
HousingWire Valuation
blankJobless filings total 1.5 million while the…Another 1.5 million people filed for jobless benefits last week while the overall number of unemployed Americans dipped. The post Jobless filings total 1.5 million while the overall tally of unemployed dips appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireJun 18 2020
blankMortgage rates tumble to another all-time lowMortgage rates in the U.S. tumbled to another all-time low this week as bond investors reacted to reports showing the economy is struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Mortgage rates tumble to another all-time low appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireJun 18 2020
blankPowell urging examiners to go easy on…The Federal Reserve is urging its examiners to go easy on banks that offer forbearance to borrowers and will be issuing additional guidance on the issue, Powell told Congress on Wednesday. The post Powell urging examiners to go easy on forbearances appeared first on HousingWire.HousingWireJun 17 2020
Mary Thompson Blog
Shannon Slater Blog
blankMay Newsletter- Finding our Way in These… NewAs Dickens penned, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of … Continue reading "May Newsletter- Finding our Way in These Times" The post May Newsletter- Finding our Way in These Times appeared first on DW Slater Company.DW Slater CompanyMay 30 2020
blankHow Has Covid-19 Impacted Real Estate Market…We are curious about how others feel about real estate during this pandemic. Does our current situation impact whether you would choose to buy or sell real estate? Please take this poll and let us know your thoughts. Thank you! You can find poll on our Facebook Page      https://www.facebook.com/dwslaterco/ Or you can use … Continue reading "How Has Covid-19 Impacted Real Estate Market Participants?" The post How Has Covid-19 Impacted Real Estate Market Participants? appeared first on DW Slater Company.DW Slater CompanyMay 07 2020
blankApril Newsletter-From a Distance NewWe pray you are all safe and well during this unprecedented time of dealing with the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Here in Texas, a disaster proclamation was ordered on March 13th. Then on March 19th Governor Greg Abbott issued more executive orders to mitigate the spread of the virus. This order closed restaurants, bars, gyms, massage … Continue reading "April Newsletter-From a Distance" The post April Newsletter-From a Distance appeared first on DW Slater Company.DW Slater CompanyApr 23 2020
Bryan Lynch Blog
blankMarket Observations Post-COVIDThe last 2 months have been challenging in different ways for most people. As an appraiser, I’ve had to navigate through the real estate market, analyzing the data in both a pre and post COVID market. In the beginning, it was too difficult to say... The post Market Observations Post-COVID appeared first on Advantage Appraisals.Advantage AppraisalsMay 21 2020
Working RE Magazine
blankBuilding an Appraisal Niche: High-End Appraisal Work NewIn 2019, Fischman says he appraised more than $1.5 billion in real estate in aggregate value. Here's his story The post Building an Appraisal Niche: High-End Appraisal Work first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineJun 16 2020
blankInterview with VA’s Chief Appraiser New"Instead of looking at the subject inspection as only 'data gathering,' the inspection of the collateral being appraised is actually one of the most important parts of the valuation." The post Interview with VA’s Chief Appraiser first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineJun 09 2020
blankAppraisers Speak Out: Full Bifurcated Appraisal Results New"The results provide valuable insight on how this particular 'innovation' is perceived by the professional residential appraisers who currently specialize in this type of work." The post Appraisers Speak Out: Full Bifurcated Appraisal Results first appeared at Working RE Magazine.Appraiser News Editions – Working RE MagazineJun 03 2020
McKissock
blankLittle Things You Can Do to Increase…For appraisers, time is money. If you can find a way to complete more reports, you will increase your income. All appraisers have their own unique process and workflow, but the key to improving efficiency is breaking down your workflow and organizing it into different stages. Below you’ll find several tips to increase your efficiency, […] The post Little Things You Can Do to Increase Your Efficiency appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningJun 16 2020
blankWhat’s New in Appraisal Membership: June 2020 NewMcKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy total access to a wide array of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, whitepapers, 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 Learning […] The post What’s New in Appraisal Membership: June 2020 appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningJun 12 2020
blankFREE Webinar: Fannie Mae Q2 2020 Appraisal… NewOn Wednesday, June 24, 2020, McKissock Learning is hosting a FREE one-hour, non-credit Pro-Series webinar titled “Fannie Mae Q2 2020 Appraisal Update.” In this special interactive webinar, knowledgeable presenters from Fannie Mae’s Collateral Policy Team will share the latest policy updates impacting appraisers, share insights about appraisal quality and how it is measured by Collateral […] The post FREE Webinar: Fannie Mae Q2 2020 Appraisal Update appeared first on McKissock Learning.Appraisal – McKissock LearningJun 09 2020
DSNews
blankDisaster Response During a Challenging Summer NewWhen it comes to strategically managing natural disaster response this year, the IRS casualty loss program may have a critical part to play. The post Disaster Response During a Challenging Summer appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsJun 17 2020
blankIllinois Delinquencies Poised to Increase NewIllinois’ housing market was one of the weakest in the nation prior to 2020, and employment issues have heightened market uncertainty. The post Illinois Delinquencies Poised to Increase appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsJun 17 2020
blankThe Pandemic Effect of Housing NewAccording to Freddie Mac’s Quarterly Forecast, housing markets have been affected by the pandemic with both home sales and house price growth declining. The post The Pandemic Effect of Housing appeared first on DSNews.Daily Dose – DSNewsJun 17 2020
HousingWire Real Estate
blankHousing markets in tech hubs likely to…Nationally, real estate activity is inching closer to January trends and the housing markets in tech hubs are the ones expected to make the quickest recovery from the pandemic, realtor.com said. The post Housing markets in tech hubs likely to recover faster from pandemic appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireJun 18 2020
blankEven with mortgage assistance, 47% of homeowners…Despite GSEs offering mortgage forbearances and stimulus checks being disbursed, 35% of homeowners either skipped or just missed a mortgage payment. The post Even with mortgage assistance, 47% of homeowners have considered selling their home due to pandemic appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireJun 18 2020
blank42% of people who bought homes during… NewA new study from Clever revealed that homebuyers who bought between January and May this year are twice as likely to have anxiety and stress than those who bought in the last five years. The post 42% of people who bought homes during the pandemic engaged in a bidding war appeared first on HousingWire.Real Estate – HousingWireJun 17 2020
Mortgage News Daily
blankLO Jobs; Digital, QC, Cap. Mkts. Products;… NewCapital markets folks focus on risk management every day. The public is getting a taste of another kind of risk management when they go to a bar, tattoo parlor, or hair salon. What happens when the government doesn’t specify what masks are acceptable? Should COVID just be part of our health landscape, as many have suggested from the outset, and we should become accustomed to it? (One reader jokingly wrote, “No one should be allowed to drive again until there are no fatal accidents for 14 consecutive days. Then we can slowly begin to phase in certain classes of people…Pipeline PressJun 18 2020
blankCRM, Processing, Buyback Insurance Products; COVID, the… NewYesterday afternoon I was doing my quarterly ten minutes of YouTube yoga (“Align those internal organs! “The journey is the reward!”) and my mind wandered to how economists are great at predicting the past. (No, I didn’t make that up.) Companies post their results, and any talk of the future often comes with a warning, “Past results are not indicative of future performance.” So guidance should be “taken with a grain of salt.” Anyone should be incredibly wary of, perhaps disbelieving of, any date-based forward guidance. Do you think someone can say with any certainty, “I think in September of…Pipeline PressJun 17 2020
blankMarketing, Bank Statement, Servicing Products; Webinars and… NewWhat? You aren’t offering a 30-year rate below 3% yet? Better catch up, because that is where the mainstream press is telling borrowers rates are. Of course, us capital markets folks hate it when newspapers talk about rates, and LOs don’t like explaining how “trivial” items such as risk and credit score can influence someone’s pricing. Meanwhile, “on the back end,” Congress and regulators are discussing an extension of the foreclose moratorium that expires on June 30. One month? Or past Labor Day? (Time flies… weren’t we supposed to be done with this pandemic “hoax” at Easter?) What is also…Pipeline PressJun 16 2020
MReport
blankPandemic Causes Drop in Home Sales NewA new GSE report reveals how pandemic conditions are impacted the housing market. The post Pandemic Causes Drop in Home Sales appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comJun 17 2020
blankMortgage Performance Steady in Q1 NewHow does the latest report compare to the prior quarter? Click through to find out. The post Mortgage Performance Steady in Q1 appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comJun 17 2020
blankHousing Permits, Starts Rebound in May NewAnalysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data said an uptick in construction coupled with low mortgage rates are good news for the market heading into the summer. The post Housing Permits, Starts Rebound in May appeared first on theMReport.com.Daily Dose – theMReport.comJun 17 2020
Appraisal Institute
blankStates Could See Double-digit Property Value Drops:… NewAlaska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Wyoming likely will be hardest-hit due to the coronavirus pandemic and could see double-digit drops in commercial property valuations, according to a report from data firm Reonomy, National Real Estate Investor reported June 8. The economies in those states a [...]appraisalinstitute.org NewsJun 17 2020
blankFederal Reserve Plans to Keep Buying Assets…The Federal Reserve said it plans to continue purchasing Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities at its current weekly pace of around $22 billion in order to stimulate the economy, MarketWatch reported June 10. The Fed also said that it expects to maintain its benchmark interest rate until 2023.appraisalinstitute.org NewsJun 17 2020
blankFHFA Extends Appraisal Loan Processing FlexibilitiesThe Federal Housing Finance Agency announced June 11 that it is extending until at least July 31 several loan origination flexibilities offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to assist borrowers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Alternative appraisals on purchase and rate term refinance loans are [...]appraisalinstitute.org NewsJun 17 2020
NAR
blankFoster Stronger Appraiser MembershipHow to grow and benefit from this vibrant segment of your association.www.nar.realtor - Appraisal & ValuationMay 10 2020
Rob Chrisman
blankJune 18: Ops, LO jobs; digital, QC,… NewCapital markets folks focus on risk management every day. The public is getting a taste of another kind of risk management when they go to a bar, tattoo parlor, or hair salon. What happens when the government doesn’t specify what masks are acceptable? Should COVID just be part of our health landscape, as many have […]Rob ChrismanJun 18 2020
blankJune 17: Sales, Ops, marketing jobs; CRM,… NewYesterday afternoon I was doing my quarterly ten minutes of YouTube yoga (“Align those internal organs! “The journey is the reward!”) and my mind wandered to how economists are great at predicting the past. (No, I didn’t make that up.) Companies post their results, and any talk of the future often comes with a warning, […]Rob ChrismanJun 17 2020
blankJune 16: Marketing, bank statement, processing, servicing… NewWhat? You aren’t offering a 30-year rate below 3% yet? Better catch up, because that is where the mainstream press is telling borrowers rates are. Of course, us capital markets folks hate it when newspapers talk about rates, and LOs don’t like explaining how “trivial” items such as risk and credit score can influence someone’s […]Rob ChrismanJun 16 2020
NAHB
blankInitial and Continuing Jobless Claims Decline SlightlyWeekly initial jobless claims declined slightly in the week ending June 13 and continuing claims, which lags initial jobless claims by one week, declined to 20.5 million in the week ending June 6. While some workers are returning to work, albeit slowly, as coronavirus restrictions are gradually eased, others are being laid off as companies are closing permanently in wake... Read More ›Eye On HousingJun 18 2020
blankRemodelers’ Net Profit Margins Are FlatThe residential remodeling industry, just like any other private industry in the American economy, operates on the basis of competition and profits. Companies enter, stay or exit the industry of their own volition, driven by consumer demand for their services and the expectation of a rate of return commensurate with the risk taken. Because reliable information is critical to make... Read More ›Eye On HousingJun 18 2020
blankGain for Single-Family Permits Points to Building…Single-family housing starts were flat in May, albeit off an upwardly revised estimate for construction in April. Single-family starts in May were estimated by Census/HUD at a 675,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, after an revised estimate of 674,000 for April. However, the turning point for the market was found in the permits data. Consistent with recent gains in the NAHB/Wells... Read More ›Eye On HousingJun 17 2020
Dustin Harris Blog
blankblankPandemics Give Appraisers More to Talk AboutIt is important that you become known locally as an expert. Local attorneys, accountants, lenders, real estate agents, should know that when it comes to real estate values, you are ... Read MoreBlog – The Appraiser CoachJun 16 2020
blankblankConfused by the COVID-19 Protocols?Did you go on a snipe hunt as a child? Did your friends play this trick on you? We’ve probably all been on a snipe hunt, so we’ve all learned ... Read MoreBlog – The Appraiser CoachJun 09 2020
blankblankYou Cannot Predict the Future But You…We do not have much data from sales during C-19 yet.  But are there other ways to determine how the pandemic will affect the nation’s real estate markets? And sometimes, ... Read MoreBlog – The Appraiser CoachJun 02 2020
NAR - The Voice for Real Estate
Bill Cob Blog
NREP
blank06/18/2020 Welcome to the Best Real Estate… NewIt’s rare to find nothing but good news for the real estate and mortgage industry, but it appears that yesterday was indeed – That DAY! The post 06/18/2020 Welcome to the Best Real Estate Day EVER! appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostJun 18 2020
blankHousingwire CEO Housing Outlook NewToday we interview Housingwire CEO Clayton Collins, and his perspective on our housing market. The post Housingwire CEO Housing Outlook appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostJun 17 2020
blankReal Estate Pushes Through Pandemic Issues NewThe mortgage and real estate industry keeps pushing through the COVID pandemic. Although numbers are understandably down from last year, everything seems to be on the rise month over month. Today’s NREP Daily is brought to you by: The post Real Estate Pushes Through Pandemic Issues appeared first on National Real Estate Post.National Real Estate PostJun 16 2020
RAC Blog
blankRAC member Terri Love comments on Pennsylvania’s… NewLeading Pittsburgh appraiser and RAC member Terri Love SRA, AI-RRS of Kulzer Love Appraisal Services…Blog – RACMay 14 2020
blankRAC Member Jonathan Miller Appears on ABC… NewRAC member Jonathan Miller, CRE, CRP was interviewed on the ABC World News Tonight broadcast…Blog – RACMay 03 2020
Calypso Blog
blankAppraisers, Essential Workers Staying Safe and COVID-19…Covid-19 and Hand Washing:  When, Why, and How According to the CDC, handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. The following two pages will describe how you should wash your hands to stay healthy. Washing hands is only one aspect of staying safe. Wash Your Hands […]Calypso Continuing Education™May 01 2020
blankblankStaying safe during appraisal inspection 6 easy…Staying safe during appraisal inspection 6 easy steps By: Francis X. (Rich) Finigan The appraiser’s work is so important to the financial well-being of America, it can’t be overstated. Many of the site visits that you will be conducting are for home equity loans or refinancing. Many people are using this financing as bridge loans […]Calypso Continuing Education™May 01 2020
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