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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

Housing Wire

That homeowner over the years has referred 10 refinancing opportunities to Sandoval. The sharks are circling now,” she said, referring to the predatory pre-foreclosure players who may try to buy at a lowball price or offer the homeowner a too-good-to-be true solution that leaves them worse off. “As

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Selling your home to a family member in 5 easy steps

Housing Wire

However, an off-market transaction between family members requires careful planning and transparent communication to avoid misunderstandings and ensure a seamless process. Selling your home to a family member is called a controlled transaction, while selling your home on the open market is referred to as an arm’s length transaction.

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Market Correction or Seller Panic?

Appraisal Buzz

Naturally, this has forced buyers to seek lower price points or has completely eliminated them from the market. Therefore, it begs the question: what will happen to home values? Terms of a transaction is typically where you’ll find buyers tipping the scale back to even in negotiations before there’s an influence on price.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Joint ventures between title firms and real estate companies are under the microscope

Housing Wire

First, certain disclosures must be made to the consumers who are being referred. And third, the only thing of value that the referring party may receive is a return on an ownership interest. Any time a buyer exits the loop there is an opportunity for poor service.

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Equity jumps for Black homeowners, but problems remain

Housing Wire

. “Significant gains in home values fueled equity gains from 2019 to January 2021 for homeowners of all races,” the press release stated. were used in the report to refer to a person who bought a home in a neighborhood of primarily one race or another in 2019.).

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Supporting Market Conditions Adjustments: A Comprehensive Guide for Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

Understanding these nuances is crucial for ensuring that time adjustments accurately reflect changing market conditions. To illustrate, Fannie Mae provides an example where the overall market value trend for a 12-month period increased by 7%. Active listings also provide insight into current seller and buyer motivations.

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