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Why a California law to create housing units hasn’t worked

Housing Wire

SB 9 was designed to inject supply into what is arguably America’s most challenging housing market , but that has yet to happen. BuildCasa told the Journal that it has signed contracts with 87 homeowners in California, with 12 projects and a total of 24 units approved.

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The BIG Point of Sale integrates with ICE Mortgage Technology

Housing Wire

“Built by the people that use it every day, The Big Point of Sale was designed with the consumer in mind and the mortgage professional at heart. The onboarding and contract process are designed to minimize upfront costs by using a customer self-service implementation process, according to a press release about the integration.

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New construction vs. resale homes: How agents can guide buyers in today’s market

Housing Wire

Resale homes are typically ready for immediate occupancy, and a new owner can move in once the paperwork is complete and the mortgage has closed, sometimes as quickly as two to six weeks after the contracts have been signed. Buyers can tailor floor plans, finishes, and appliances to their tastes to create a home that caters to their needs.

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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What is a Complex Residential Property?

Appraisal Today

Developed over time with the guidance of prominent designer John Saladino initially and then later with the legendary architect Peter Marino who reimagined the structure back in 2005 and oversaw a 10,000 square foot addition to the house. It tells us more about the trend one month ago when the property got into contract.

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NAR Appraiser Survey July, 2023

Appraisal Today

The architectural design avoids lines and straight angles to establish the idea of continuous fluidity. This typically happens when an appraiser turns in an appraisal with an appraised value opinion lower than the sale contract price. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.72

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

Acre lot Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, Mountain House stands as a testament to an architectural brilliance and a profound connection with nature. The architects, celebrated for their intelligent and compact designs created a livable work of art as their first and only home built in the United States. percent from 7.67