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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Add to this rising replacement costs and legal fees, increased government regulation, inflation, and fraud, and companies are bleeding about a billion dollars every three weeks. And in some condominium markets in Florida, home values are taking a hit as insurance premiums skyrocket.

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Lenders must address repurchase risk before they go bust

Housing Wire

For example, reps and warrants on home value are waived for certain loans when the appraised value closely matches the estimate produced by the GSEs automated valuation model (AVM). Loan buybacks also harm investors by introducing volatility and diminishing returns.

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Selling Your Home Due to a Divorce

Eppraisal

It is wise to think about what the most effective business decision will be in regard to your marital home. Currently, home values are still high, and the real estate market is still good. It is an opportune time to sell your home so you can both enjoy the proceeds from the increase in value.

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Tips for Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

PennyMac

Check out Pennymac's Home Value Estimator to see recent local home sales and compare the pricing of homes that align with your square footage and number of beds/baths. Ask a real estate agent for their educated opinion on how much you may be able to sell your home for.

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First-Time Homebuyers Incentive Changes: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

If that home’s value increases to $300,000, your payback will be 5% of the current value (or $15,000.). Scenario 2 – You receive a 10% incentive and your home’s value decreases. You receive a 10% incentive of the home’s price of $200,000, or $20,000. Fritz Appraisals Inc., Need some pointers?

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