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CFPB warns consumers about home equity contracts, comparing their features to reverse mortgages

Housing Wire

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this month published an issue spotlight that takes a closer look at home equity contracts, or what the industry refers to as home equity investments (HEIs) that offer a lump sum payment to clients in exchange for a stake in their home equity.

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Build-for-rent is a bet on the ‘new normal’ housing market

Housing Wire

Those headwinds also are being fueled by the double-edged sword of high interest rates and stubborn inflation and include declining home values; the prospects of a recession later this year (and with it, rising unemployment); a pattern of moderating rents ; and continuing liquidity and fundraising challenges posed by capital-markets volatility.

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Why Is the Square Footage in Public Records Different from the Appraisal?

Birmingham Appraisal

Square Footage: Why Accuracy Matters Square footage is one of the most critical factors in determining a homes value, yet it is often misunderstood. When an appraiser measures a home, their calculation often differs from whats in tax records. This is especially important when: Listing a home for sale.

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Institutional SFR players are stuck in the doldrums

Housing Wire

But the caveat, of course, is that all bets are off if there’s a more meaningful contraction in lending [in the wake of recent bank failures and other economic factors] because then you’re in serious trouble,” Petrosinelli added. Post release, the remaining 8,489 properties will collateralize the same debt of $2.06

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Exam Math Cram consists of 5 real estate math practice tests to test your knowledge on real estate math formulas, calculating commission, and calculating property taxes. With the exception of the Basic package, all prelicensing packages also include the Florida Exam Prep Master & Exam Math Cram courses.

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The Ultimate Guide to Home Appraisals: Everything You Need to Know

Appraisal Partners Blog

For Estate Planning and Settlement: Appraisals are essential for determining the value of real estate assets in estate planning and settlement processes. For Property Tax Assessments: While not directly related to buying/selling, property tax assessments are often based on appraised values.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Build Equity Every time you make a mortgage payment, you build equity in your home. Think of equity as the amount of money your home is worth after what you owe is deducted. When your home value goes up and you start paying off the loan's principal balance, that builds equity.