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California Realtors discuss post-wildfire changes in Black neighborhoods

Housing Wire

Many Black families moved to these neighborhoods in the 1960s after redlining and interstate construction forced them out of other areas. California is also prohibiting unsolicited offers below market value. According to Zillow , there are more than 50 active listings, with the average market value in the area at roughly $1.29

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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

Housing Wire

Helping the seller understand the true market value of the home given the condition can also be a challenge. After-repair value is the estimated market value of a property in fully repaired condition. That means the buyer will need to pay in cash or use non-traditional financing such as a hard money loan.

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On Staying Current

Appraisal Buzz

At its core, real estate appraising involves the due diligence necessary to form a credible opinion of the market value of a particular property. This requires a deep understanding of the appraiser’s local real estate market, as well as of the physical, legal, and economic factors that influence property values in it.

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2025 Forecast: Digital Tools Every Construction Business Needs

GoForrmz

Stay competitive in 2025 with essential digital tools for construction businesses The construction industry is projected to reach a global market value of $14.4 trillion in 2021, many construction businesses still struggle with outdated, paper-based processes that slow productivity and create compliance risks.

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New builds drive surge of more than $2.6T in housing market value

Inman

The value of U.S. Gains were driven in large part by an increase in new construction. housing has reached a new peak of slightly under $52 trillion in the past year and is up 49 percent from the start of the pandemic, according to Zillow.

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Rocket closes subservicing deal with REIT Annaly

Housing Wire

It has built an MSR platform with 608,000 loans, representing $192 billion in unpaid principal value (UPB) and $2.8 billion in market value as of June 30. Annaly has $75 billion in assets invested across its agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), residential credit and MSR strategies. billion as of June 30.

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Total Value of U.S. Homes Bordered $3T in 2024 

Appraisal Buzz

trillion; total property values increase during the busiest purchasing seasons, which run from March to September, and decline during the winter, when fewer homes are sold. But, its important to remember that new building contributes to the overall rise in market value. In 2024, Floridas housing market had several challenges.