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Which neighborhoods are doing better than others?

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Some say it’s only the wealthy or institutional investors, and first-time buyer are missing in action. first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog. Who is buying in today’s housing market? What do stats show when we look at forty local neighborhoods? Let’s find out.

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Roofstock buys Great Jones platform to help investors profit on their real estate

Housing Wire

Some of these properties have tenants already residing in them, giving investors the opportunity to buy and sell the home without the renters being forced to vacate. The company does collect the rent itself if investors choose to use the platform; however, it ensures users will get the money within 30 days. And opportunities abound.

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‘Zillow, virtually stage my listing photos in an art deco style with pink accents!’

Housing Wire

We’re excited to bring this technology to real estate professionals as part of Zillow’s broad suite of software and advertising solutions,” Zillow wrote in a blog post on its investor site. However, according to the company’s blog post, Zillow is also working to integrate the technology into Zillow Listing Showcase.

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14 Best Commercial Real Estate Investment Blogs, Books & Podcasts

The Robert Weiler Company

Every year, new commercial real estate investment blogs and podcasts are started and books published. Whether you are a seasoned commercial real estate investor or just entering the game, it’s important to have “go-to” resources to support – or strengthen – your growth in the industry. The Robert Weiler Company Blog.

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The invasion of institutional investors in the housing market

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Let’s talk about this as well as other institutional investors right now. A couple weeks ago a viral story came out about a fund called BlackRock who was reported to be buying everything in sight and paying 20-50% above market value. This is a longer post, so scroll topics (or digest slowly). Market update on […].

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announce “Mission Index”

Housing Wire

Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced this week the release of their “Mission Index,” updating or expanding their single-family social bond framework to better communicate the goals of the index to stakeholders and investors. The GSEs issued separate announcements and a joint statement.

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Fed purchases of agency MBS total $892 billion

Housing Wire

Five months after restarting a bond-buying program last used in the financial crisis, the Federal Reserve has purchased about $892 billion of agency mortgage-backed securities, according to a Fed blog post on Thursday. The Fed bought about twice as many Treasuries as MBS, according to the blog post’s tally.

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