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Costs Mounting for Homebuyers

Appraisal Buzz

The study found that 48% of buyers said costs were higher than expected, with 39% exceeding their budget and 38% reporting impacts on their savings. Notably, 63% of first-time buyers were surprised by the cost. It was noted that 79% of buyers compromised on at least one priority. Since launching in 2017, Clever has reached $11.4

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Could renovated foreclosure resales help solve the nation’s increasingly complex affordable housing puzzle?

Housing Wire

In 2021, McCormick resold two renovated properties that she originally purchased at foreclosure sale on Auction.com in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Both properties sold to owner-occupant buyers for under $150,000 apiece. “I Owner-occupants purchased renovated foreclosures for an average price of $261,543 in 2020 and 2021 combined.

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Affordable housing inventory is limited due to foreclosure prevention efforts

Housing Wire

That key source of affordable housing inventory: distressed properties sold to third-party buyers or repossessed by lenders at foreclosure auction. Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I

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Opinion: SFR companies not to blame for lack of inventory

Housing Wire

Contrary to their portrayal as indiscriminate buyers of properties far and wide, providers of single-family rental homes are working diligently to respond to the demand for quality, affordably priced rental housing in safe, well-located neighborhoods. to 67.6%; Nashville from 71.1% to 75.2%; and Phoenix from 62.7%

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Leslie came out of retirement in 2017, specifically to help lead OCA in its mission of helping private landowners in eminent domain and takings situations across the country. Buyers gaining power & farewell real estate honeymoon – Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Top Reason For House Rules – The Folson Group Blog.

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Honoring Those Opening Doors to Homeownership 

Appraisal Buzz

Tanya Ball, SVP, Regional Director, Home Loans, Bank of Oklahoma “ Tanya Ball enables her team to efficiently support first-time buyers achieve the American Dream. In 2017, she was named Regional Manager of the Year. Seeing them overcome challenges and fulfill their dreams has been deeply gratifying to me.

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Must-Read Tips to Appraise, Buy, and Sell Special Purpose Property [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

If you have a specialty property for sale, you need a specialty property buyer. On the real estate buyer side, our goal is to assist with the buyer’s vision. From there, we work on a plan that depicts what success will look like; and ultimately, we get the buyer to the finish line.

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