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William Raveis ain’t no stinkin’ iBuyer

Housing Wire

.” With “Raveis Purchase,” which officially launched earlier this month, WRRE will acquire the home-seller’s property for an initial payment of up to 80% of the current value of the home, which unlocks the majority of the equity and enables the seller to settle any mortgages.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

I have also done many relocation appraisals, done before the home is listed. What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? Until a few years ago, I did not know that certain races were a negative value factor in older appraisal textbooks. You are “graded” on how close you come to the sales price.

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How to Avoid Hurting Your Home Appraisal: Cleaning, Updating & Fixing

Listing Spark

So be sure to keep your home in good condition and up-to-date with the latest trends. What hurts a home appraisal? There are a few things that can hurt a home appraisal. If the yard is full of toys, tools, or other items, it will be difficult for potential buyers to get a good idea of what the property could look like.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

Many potential homebuyers and investors overlook bank-owned properties, but for buyers who take the time to understand the REO process, these homes can be a significant opportunity. Online services: Other online services, such as Zillow , offer tools to look up foreclosures by certain characteristics or in certain areas.

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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.