Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Realtor.com has revealed its Top Housing Markets for 2025 , highlighting the areas ready for growth in the year ahead. Combined with moderate price points in the top markets, these programs are helping make homeownership accessible to more families. Click here for more on Realtor.coms Top Housing Markets for 2025.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2025

In its 2025 Industry Survey , Redfin dug deeper into how real estate agents view their careers, the housing market, and other hot-button industry issues. The post Industry Survey Gauges Real Estate Agents Housing Market, Career Sentiment first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As mortgage rates fluctuate based on decreasing housing inventory volume, the appraisal market is more volatile than ever in key areas such as urban and rural communities states like California and Texas. Jaro stands tall as the only end-to-end appraisal platform on the market. Career Institute.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2025

Cleveland-based Corporate Settlement Solutions (CSS) released an analysis Thursday that highlights a growing gap between appraised home values and sale prices. Across the 19 East Coast and Midwest states in which CSS operates, appraisals were higher than sale prices in 57% of transactions during the second half of 2024.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Zillow is predicting a more active housing market in 2025 , but those hoping to buy — or even refinance — should buckle up for a bumpy ride and be ready to move when conditions are right. Zillow is forecasting that housing market activity will pick up in 2025 – but the big wildcard is mortgage rates, which will remain unpredictable.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Zillow anticipates a more active housing market with more buyers obtaining the upper hand in 2025. The post Housing Market Forecast: Unpredictable Mortgage Rates to Shake Up 2025 first appeared on The MortgagePoint. As 2025 draws near, mortgage rates are once again in the news.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In over half of the Opportunity Zones examined, median prices rose by more than 10 percent a year as the country’s protracted housing market bubble persisted. Regardless matter whether the housing market has experienced a sharp upturn, a slight improvement, or a slight decline, that pattern has persisted.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As Baby Boomers age out of their homes, will it help create enough inventory to boost the housing market? As per a recent report from Zillow , it all depends on the specific housing market. Louis (19%) and New Orleans (18%).

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

We are definitely seeing signs of seasonality, but the market isn’t blazing hot either. Historically, the housing market really picks up in March, so let’s talk about that (and touch base on condos).

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Consumer confidence in the housing market improved significantly in November, rising to a score of 75.0 Fortunately, a sharply growing share The post Consumers Had a Rosier View of the Housing Market in November appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. on the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

It’s great news that 2024 performed better than the 2023 housing market. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 1/15/25 Mike & Joel free Zoom event (REGISTER FOR WEDNESDAY) 1/16/25 Sac Real Producers […] The post The 2024 housing market was better than 2023 first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 28, 2025

The housing market is heating up, but it’s not blazing hot. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 1/31/25 Prime Real Estate […] The post The housing market is warm. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 1/31/25 Prime Real Estate […] The post The housing market is warm. first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2025

Wildfires Are Impacting the Housing Market first appeared on The MortgagePoint. Wildfires Are Impacting the Housing Market first appeared on Appraisal Buzz. Click here for more on Redfins analysis of home sales after the Los Angeles wildfires. The post How L.A.s The post How L.A.s

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Hal welcomes back Kenon Chen, EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, to dive into the latest changes from the FHFA that are set to shake up the appraisal industry. Kenon breaks down the new policies and explains what these changes mean for appraisers, many of whom are feeling uncertain about the future.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

What can we expect ahead for the housing market? Today, I have three quick points, and while these visuals are specific to my area, some of the language use can be used in many different markets. This is my last blog post of 2024.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The post Time to Get Away: The Most Desired Vacation Housing Markets first appeared on The MortgagePoint. The post Time to Get Away: The Most Desired Vacation Housing Markets appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. To view the complete report for more data, charts, and methodology, click here.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

What words are you using to describe the market right now? Let’s talk […] The post Why Im calling the housing market flat first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog. And it’s not just me because the overwhelming feedback from real estate agents and homeowners is that prices have really leveled off.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

To effectively support market condition adjustments in line with recent Fannie Mae guidelines, appraisers can use a variety of market analysis techniques. These methods provide a solid foundation for demonstrating how changing market conditions affect property values over time.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The post Consumers Feeling Better About Housing Market Despite High Home Prices first appeared on The MortgagePoint. The post Consumers Feeling Better About Housing Market Despite High Home Prices appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The housing market has 80s vibes. The 90s are back for clothing, but it’s the early 1980s when it comes to housing narratives. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 01/31/24 Joel Wright & Mike Gobbi Event 9am (on […] The post The housing market has 80s vibes first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

That’s the last question I ask when finishing an appraisal, and I want to walk you through what that looks like. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 4/2/25 SAFE Credit Union Coffee Talk (RSVP here) 4/10/25 […] The post The last question I ask during an appraisal first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2025

Policies related to appraisal appeals, or reconsiderations of value (ROV), were rescinded Wednesday by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Garber added that the most pressing concern for appraisers remains the resolution of fair housing claims by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 31, 2025

Appraisers often find themselves in a wide variety of settings and situations. The tenant seemed genuinely nice and welcoming outside and even went as far as letting me interact with his friendly dog, which always makes an appraisal better for me. The first situation occurred in a smaller rural community.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

That’s a really good way to describe the housing market lately in many areas across the country. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 11/7/2024 Think Like an Appraiser (3 hours) TBA 11/19/24 Downtown […] The post Flat prices & the insurance mess first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Prices have been pretty flat.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2024

“Let’s not mistake correlation for causation,” said researcher and Deputy Chief Economist for First American Financial Corporation Odeta Kushi , who publishes quarterly analyses of housing market data and trends. A housing recession does not necessarily kick things off.”

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Consumer confidence in the housing market increased in October, reaching its highest level since February 2022, according to Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index. The share of consumers who think it’s a good time to buy a home increased to 20%, while the share who think it’s a good time to sell a home declined to 64%.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Condos are struggling, and they’re really having a moment in today’s housing market. Be sure to read my closing thoughts about housing doom and hot pockets too. Let’s talk about what’s going on with volume, supply, and prices.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Using factors like market stability, long-term growth, affordability, and market fluidity, this guide highlights housing markets expected to perform well in 2024. The Best States for Homebuyers in 2024 ConsumerAffairs analysis ranks states with strong market resilience, potential for value appreciation, and affordability.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Housing markets continue to be primed for a stronger spring homebuying season, boosted by more housing supply and slower home-price growth.” In a separate statement, Selma Hepp, chief economist for CoreLogic , says the rate cut is “unlikely to herald in much of a change for the housing market.”

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Whats the housing market going to do in 2025? UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 1/15/25 Mike & Joel Event (free online (register Eventbrite)) 1/16/25 Sac Real Producers event (details TBA) 1/22/25 Windermere El Dorado […] The post Real estate trends to watch in 2025 first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Anything to add?

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

With mortgage rates forecast to remain above 6%, inventory expected to remain tight, and home prices predicted to stabilize at their current highs, its looking like the housing market wont see much of a thaw in 2025, Fannie Maes Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group says in a recent report.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 26, 2024

According to the opinions of LendingTree staff writer Jacob Channel, with steep housing costs, some Americans may recall the dramatic price surges of the early to mid-2000s, which preceded the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Housing Market Stability: Foreclosure Trends first appeared on The MortgagePoint. The post U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 8, 2024

housing market is rapidly approaching the $50 trillion mark, with the total value of homes across the country hitting a record $49.6 Millennials driving market expansion Millennials are emerging as key players in the housing market, with the total value of homes owned by this generation rising 21.5% As the U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The HousingWire Pulse Survey for Q4 2024 provides valuable insights into the current state of the real estate market from various perspectives: brokerage leaders, mortgage professionals, and real estate agents. This diversity allows for a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Although the Greater Boston area may still be plagued by persistently chilly temperatures, its housing market is still red-hot. According to data from Altos Research , the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH metropolitan area was the hottest housing market nationwide as of Feb.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 9, 2024

“FHFA’s new data resource on manufactured homes provides relevant, up-to-date information on an important but less-understood segment of the housing market,” said FHFA Director Sandra L. In a housing market with elevated home prices, manufactured housing remains an affordable option. Thompson. “In

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

housing market is experiencing significant variability, with some cities seeing homes fly off the market while others are witnessing prolonged delays. As of July 2024, the average home spends 35 days on the market, but this figure varies widely depending on the location.

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