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The Similarities Between 2007 and Today

Appraisal Buzz

During the 2007-10 mortgage default meltdown, appraisals were a target of complaints and allegations by lenders, the GSEs, some state appraisal boards, and a few unscrupulous entrepreneurs. As appraisers, we faced tremendous pressure from buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and loan officers during the previous run-up.

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Homepie CEO Brad Rice on making FSBO easier

Housing Wire

When I originated loans, there were a certain number of people that just didn’t need an agent — because the buyers and sellers knew each other in some fashion. Traditionally, your FSBO seller just doesn’t want to work with agents and we show them that they’re missing out on a big segment of the market.

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The homebuilders got lucky this time

Housing Wire

However, the glaring difference today versus the recession of 2008, is that in 2007 the builders had to deal with over 4 million active listings as competition for their pricey new homes. If the homebuilders and homebuyers knew rates would hit 7% in 2022, many would not have taken those contracts they’re canceling now.

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How much will home prices climb over the next year?

Housing Wire

The median price of the homes in contract is $385,000. There are now 376,000 single-family homes in contract. Maybe by Q4, we’ll have more homes in contract than there were at the end of 2022. The count of new contracts this week was just over 68,000 single-family homes. Both lines indicate about 70,000 contracts.

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Only 70,000 new homes available for sale

Housing Wire

Last year, while the Census Bureau was reporting the new home sales numbers and the builders were having high cancellation rates, the monthly sales report didn’t account for the cancellations of contracts. They can do this by cutting prices and buying down rates, as I believe they are efficient sellers.

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Some mortgage companies expanding despite challenges

Housing Wire

Geneva Financial, founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, has more than 130 branch locations in 46 states, according to the firm. increase year over year for properties under contract, indicating that demand in the city remains strong,” said Elizabeth Anne Stribling-Kivlan, Compass’ senior managing director. during the same time.

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Understanding the E-SIGN Act and What it Means for Your Business

GoForrmz

The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, (E-Sign Act), was signed into law on June 30, 2000 , but it took until 2007 for the Federal Reserve Board to finalize and adopt the detailed rules and standards of legally binding, electronic signatures. Why is the E-SIGN Act so Important? ” — U.S.