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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. Renovating to modernize can add to the long-term cost of a resale home.

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Opinion: What the ICE-Black Knight merger means

Housing Wire

Lenders began to define the “trust model” of standards, contracts and shared services necessary to achieve cross industry interoperability. The power of innovation ICE’s network, data and trading system architecture can power innovation to transform fixed income capital markets.

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Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals

Appraisal Today

The architectural marvel, known as the Rotating Home, sits high on Mount Helix. As several calls to the listing agent have gone unreturned, we (and social media) are left wondering why this modern marvel hasn’t sold. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.63

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New URAR For Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Think of the new URAR like upgrading from a basic flip phone to a modern smartphone. Some of the most impressive features found throughout the 26-room estate’s open floor plan include high ceilings, ornate architectural details, an imperial staircase, and six fireplaces. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 6.05

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Appraising Historical Homes

Appraisal Today

This comparative market analysis extends beyond standard parameters like size and location to include age, architectural style, and historical significance. acre lot A unique home with modern architectural features seldom seen in a suburban setting. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 6.30

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Paperless Appraisal Office?

Appraisal Today

The perception is that the house is [in] more move-in condition, because it feels more modern to the eye.” Even though the home is now 90 years old, some of its architectural details are much older. This unique medieval piece of architecture blends indoor-outdoor living with an emphasis on entertaining. Ogden Armour).

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What is Your Appraiser Level? Why Does It Make a Difference?

Appraisal Today

The real estate appraisers of old used to network more, market their services, and sell themselves more than today’s modern appraiser,” remarks Mark Skapinetz, an independent real estate appraiser in Georgia who operates a 100 percent non-lender appraisal firm. Goes way beyond the traditional architectural styles. Budget cuts.