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Median income earners can only afford 25% of current listings

Housing Wire

And while this situation is certainly far from ideal, according to a report published Thursday by the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com , even with the existing level of homes available for sale, the housing affordability and inventory shortage issues wouldn’t be so severe if there were enough homes for buyers at all income levels.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5:  What is bracketing and why do we do it?

Riverfront Appraisals

The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5: What is bracketing and why do we do it? So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value. So if this is […]. appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Real Estate Agents Weigh in on Impact of NAR Settlement

Appraisal Buzz

Commissions trended slightly lower following the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement , dropping from an average of 2.42% in March to 2.35% in August, when the new changes went into effect. Buyer’s agent commissions have fallen 17 basis points since January 2023, when they averaged 2.51%.

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

3) Use bracketing when choosing comps- The technique of using sales that are larger and smaller than the home you are pricing is referred to as bracketing. Using the living area to describe this technique helps it to be more easily understood, however, bracketing can be used with other features of the home as well.

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Low-income owners’ home values have increased by 75% since 2012

Housing Wire

In comparison, middle-income households (earning between 80% and 200% of the metro’s median income) saw an increase of 68%, or $122,070, during that time, while upper-income households (earning over 200% of the area’s median income) saw an increase of $150,810, according to a report released on Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Price Adjustments and the 2024 Market

Lamacchia Realty

An experienced REALTOR® will make it very clear from the beginning that pricing right is the key to selling faster and for more money. Your home is priced much higher than properties in your area Your REALTOR® will complete a comparative market analysis of the homes sold in your area in the past 2-3 months.

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Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns in Pricing: A Guide for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

This insight highlights the importance of using the bracketing method and including both larger and smaller comparables in the pricing process. If you have any questions regarding pricing, including the bracketing method, feel free to contact me. Related posts: What is bracketing and why should Realtors do it?