Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 5, 2025

of homes that went under contract that month, up from 13.4% Increasing inventory and reduced demand has tilted the housing market in buyers favor in recent months. As a result, some house hunters backing out during the inspection period because a better house for them has come along or at least the promise of a better house.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

However, there are a number of attention-grabbing headlines, which unfortunately only compare today’s housing market to the very recent history of the last two years. It is always good to know where we are with the real estate market, but it is essential to keep all data in historical perspective. . Historically 2.5

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

While home prices have started to inch down, more inventory is needed for a balanced housing market, the Federal Reserve Beige Book said. Housing markets continued to weaken, with sales and construction declining across [all 12 Federal Reserve] districts,” according to the Federal Reserve Beige Book released on Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

According to local real estate agents, the region’s housing market seems to have read the same memo, as June did not bring the same market boost as many have grown accustomed to. Data from Altos Research shows that the 90-day average number of days on market in Coos County is 49 days, up from 42 days a year ago.

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Housing Wire

JULY 23, 2024

Redfin ’s newest housing market report shows that buyers backed out of 56,000 purchase agreements in June, which constitutes 14.9% of homes that went under contract. Housing markets that were hot after the pandemic began had the highest cancellation rates last month as many of those markets have cooled.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. This course covers real estate law, contracts, finance and ethics.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 23, 2024

elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block} According to a recent Redfin survey , home purchase deals are collapsing at an unprecedented rate as purchasers become hesitant due to exorbitant housing expenses. of all homes under contract, being canceled in that month alone. metropolitan areas. YoY change.

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Realtor

JULY 13, 2021

In our current seller’s market, the national inventory of active listings is down 43.1% year over year, according to the Realtor.com June 2021 Housing Market Trends Report. But some buyers in especially tight markets are taking even riskier measures to beat out competitors: They’re removing contingencies.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, this rise in first-time buyers helps explain what’s driving demand and keeping upward pressure on prices in a market with mortgage rates currently surpassing 7%. One of the primary reasons for this surge is the strong presence of millennials in the housing market, particularly those at the peak, around ages 33 and 34.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Prospective buyers need to be armed with as much data as possible about the market they’re targeting. Another critical element, according to agents, is not to make the deals contingent upon things like inspections and not to “nickel and dime” the seller. That will set the prospective buyer apart, Harrison said. “I’ve

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

From drive-through closings to drone-guided inspections, industry experts got creative to meet the growing demand for new homes for a surge of homebuyers and homeowners who wanted to take advantage of low interest rates. So using the contract price as a proxy for value, the LTV cap is 90. It needs to be a single-family residential.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 16, 2022

An appraisal is the estimated value of a home that is based on an inspection. This is an annually renewable contract that can cover breakdowns to your heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with covering appliance repairs. Take advantage of online reviews to evaluate your potential mover before signing any contract.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

While some may be willing to spend more than market value on a home, in many cases, there is a threshold to the amount a buyer is willing to spend on a home. Right now, in many contracts, buyers state that they will not pay more than a certain about over the appraised value of a home. A word of caution about changes in the market.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

The housing market has seen many changes over the past couple of years, some as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and some from the rapid changes in the economy. With an increasingly competitive market for buyers, many homebuyers have taken new steps to secure a successful offer.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. Most states prescribe a certain amount of time when the homebuyer can walk away from signing the purchase contract. It can also happen that they get the escrow deposit back.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 11, 2022

We know that prospective home buyers have to move quickly in a competitive housing market, but there are a number of reasons why buying a house online has surged in recent years. If the seller likes the offer and accepts it, you and the seller (or the lawyers) prepare the contract. Both parties sign the contract.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By increasing the maximum allowable loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for full appraisal waivers from 80% to 90%, and for inspection-based appraisal waivers from 80% to 97%, the FHFA is taking a risky and potentially irresponsible step that could have far-reaching consequences. The potential ramifications of this policy shift are dire.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

Step 3: Marketing your home, listing it on the MLS, and hosting open houses Marketing your home will require some creativity, as sellers typically do not have access to the marketing materials and resources that real estate agents do. What Real Estate Contract do I Use When Selling For Sale By Owner?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

When I made my inspection, I measured the property. Therefore, my opinion of value was in the mid-sixties, which was far below the contract price. What if my appraisal report, mysteriously came in at the same price as the contract price? . Bowling For Answers In The Housing Market – Housing Notes by Jonathan Miller.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Your bid may need to be higher, your contract contingencies may be undesirable or other buyers may have more attractive financing requirements. You can say no to the counteroffer, accept it or propose new changes to the contract. Arriving at a verbal agreement differs from being in a contract.

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Raleigh Realty

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s Market First things first, I am sure that you have heard some crazy things about the housing market today. The condition of the siding will be something that inspectors will also be looking for when inspections come around after you go under contract.

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Padove Appraisal Service

JANUARY 11, 2019

The current Fannie Mae program began on a limited basis for mortgage refinance transactions only, and under the name of Property Inspection Waiver (PIW). Property inspection waivers are frequently referred to as an appraisal waiver, to avoid confusion from an inspection of the physical condition of a home.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

You’ll also want a sponsoring real estate brokerage that offers administrative support, including inputting MLS information, helping with contract follow-up, and handling other office tasks. The following are forms of photo ID accepted for the exam: [8] Current state-issued driver’s license Current state-issued identification card U.S.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

Personal Inspection I recently completed an appraisal on a residential dwelling for Lender A that sells loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the report was completed on a GSE form. Lender B indicated there wasno need for me to re-inspect the home, since my previous inspection date was only a few days earlier. percent from 6.75

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McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

They help you to find homes in your budget that meet your requirements as well as help you to negotiate the best deal possible in your housing market,” the guide reads. These include how to choose a real estate agent and ask questions about their qualifications and continuing education.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

By Peter Christensen Excerpts: Should “property data collectors” who inspect properties and provide information to real estate appraisers be licensed by state appraiser boards? housing market presents a landscape of contrasts and evolving dynamics. Is The Housing Market OK? A1: Back Half of 2024? – percent from 7.04

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

—————————————————————————————- 3-Mansion Compound on Miamis Exclusive Palm Island Splashes Onto the Market for $150 Million Excerpts: 3 homes, 92,00 sq.ft. 300 linear ft.

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DW Slater Company

JULY 28, 2022

The temperatures may be hot but our markets are starting to cool. The housing markets have been experiencing extremely high rates of price appreciation as home prices are up in our markets by 17-29% from the same time last year. How can I say the markets are cooling if the prices are still up? The tide is turning.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Increasing the number of appraisers is essential to making the homebuying process faster for North Dakotans while also improving access to the housing market.” percent from 0.5

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McKissock

APRIL 25, 2023

Businesses are observing a decline in demand for their goods and services, which should result in a further contraction of the labor market in the coming months. economy could experience a contraction this year. Housing starts declined 0.8% Upon closer inspection, multi-unit construction was the cause of the decline.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

You are unlikely to see an immediate surge in desktop and hybrid appraisal assignments in the current volatile real estate market, but once normalcy returns to the mortgage rates and the housing market (as it always does), you can expect them to increase. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 6.20

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) : A not-for-profit professional association that sets and promotes standards for property inspections and provides educational opportunities to its members. Fees may include the appraisal, the home inspection, a title search, a pest inspection and more.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

Questions To Ask When Buying A House Wondering what questions to ask when buying a house? Here's everything you need to know about buying a home Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, buying a house is no small undertaking. What Are My Total Costs?

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. I quit doing FHA appraisals in the mid-1980s because of the inspection requirements compared to conventional appraisals, that did not have the requirement.

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Hank Miller Team

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How is the Housing Inventory in Atlanta? Do not pay attention to the nonsense broadcast by the national media, real estate is a local and micro market business. These data sets indicate broad trends, we like to start wide and dig into the micro markets. Some data lags - like closings and contracts.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. Property inspection date. Effective date.

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