Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2022

According to the legal filings , Barber’s alleged goal was to take real estate “prospects and leads assigned to other brokers” for “his own personal benefit” and that of the other defendants, Darcy Varney and eXp Realty. Barber had been working for the Harrelson Group on a contract basis since March of 2017. and 5:30 a.m.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2022

District Court of Southern District of New York against Sprout Mortgage and Sprout Mortgage Asset Trust for fraud, breach of contract, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment. Between navigating a post-pandemic world, rate hikes and the threat of a recession, mortgage lenders across the country are managing a volatile housing market.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

Solicitors are legally required when purchasing a home in Ireland.). And on top of all that, any buyer in “contract” can get “gazumped” (contracted price goes up) at any time until the final weeks of that sale agreement. Closings within 30 to 45 days is remarkable and typical in most markets here. experience.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

Many industry participants have raised concerns about this, given that the data was generated during a time when the housing market was appreciating, and unemployment was declining to historic lows. “FHFA was comfortable approving VantageScore 4.0 for use by the GSEs based on limited historical data,” the letter reads.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2022

District Court of Southern District of New York against Sprout Mortgage and Sprout Mortgage Asset Trust for fraud, breach of contract, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment. Between navigating a post-pandemic world, rate hikes and the threat of a recession, mortgage lenders across the country are managing a volatile housing market.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

In a hostile housing market and a noisy industry environment, why is Zillow outperforming?” Zillow executives also discussed its newly launched “ Touring Contract ,” noting that prospective homebuyers would not be required by Zillow to sign its touring contract in order book a home tour. he posited.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

If the appraised value ends up matching or is higher than the contract price, the transaction can continue as planned. Should the appraisal come in lower than the contract price, the closing process may be impacted. Due to today’s booming housing market, the appraisal process may take anywhere from days to weeks to complete.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2024

The HUD Housing Counseling Program offers counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, low-to-moderate income renters and homeless, with its primary objectives including the improvement of financial literacy, expansion of homeownership opportunities, improvement of access to affordable housing and preservation of homeownership.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The franchisor’s leaders believe current housing market conditions will have a greater impact on NAR membership numbers than the provisions in their settlement. “We “In about half the U.S., It’s impossible to be an agent if you can’t see which homes are for sale, or unlock the door to those homes, or even write an offer.”

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 27, 2021

It is important to note that if an appraiser is hired by a bank to perform an appraisal of a property, the appraiser’s client is the bank, and their legal duty is to the bank, not the borrower. Right now, in many contracts, buyers state that they will not pay more than a certain about over the appraised value of a home.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The nonagency share of the MBS market just prior to the housing market crash some 15 years ago exceeded 50% — with the balance being MBS issued by Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae, or agency issuance. By 2012, in the wake of the global financial crisis, private-label MBS market share had shrunk to 1.83%.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

In Minnetonka, Minnesota, Bryan VantHof — who is a member of the RE/MAX Advantage Plus -brokered The Minnesota Real Estate Team — said he feels ready to handle whatever the industry and the housing market throw at him. “I

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

You’ll need to enroll in and complete the following TREC-approved, qualifying real estate courses: Principles of Real Estate I Principles of Real Estate II Law of Agency Law of Contracts Promulgated Contract Forms Real Estate Finance Each course is 30 classroom hours, for a total of 180 hours.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Caballero does not have to guide these corporate clients through the legal and administrative work — and emotional heft — of selling a home. HousingWire : Now, at the point of contract where an agent or consumer sees a home entered by HomesUSA, what happens next? His job is to ensure homes are being seen.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Meanwhile, trade groups representing lenders believe that more details on the settlement are needed to understand its coming impact on the housing market. But its members noticed “many real estate agents are already writing sales contracts that require the buyer to pay the buyer’s real estate commission.”

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Reports in the new standard, will be dynamic, expanding and contracting, based on the scope of work for that appraisal assignment. In addition to mortgage work, they may do legal work, estates as well as many other channels of business. No longer will appraisers find the right field and check the right box.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 7, 2024

The CFPB has issued “CFPB Circular 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions ,” warning against the use of unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 21, 2024

Meet the speakers Lisa Banal , Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel in JPMorgan Chase Bank, supports the default servicing legal team and is responsible for providing legal advice to the residential mortgage loan servicing business relating to Regulation X and loss mitigation.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

The Housing Market Is Spiraling Downward With Dogged Determination – Housing Notes by Jonathan Miller. USPAP and the Contract – Tim Andersen, The Appraiser’s Advocate Podcast. Top Reason For House Rules – The Folson Group Blog. Click here to visit their website. I hope you will also…

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

The type and range of information you have to provide in the seller’s property disclosure will, of course, depend on the legal regulations of the state where you have the property. In some cases, any attempt to avoid disclosing the problems your home has might result in legal action on the buyer’s part.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

We must determine if the current use is legally permissible. Therefore, we must find out what the property is zoned and then read the ordinances and consider market trends, and even future changes to zoning in order to make this determination. There are several methods that we use to make these measurements.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. What Real Estate Contract do I Use When Selling For Sale By Owner?

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

That article came out in 2014 right as the housing market was peaking. January: The closing of the $238,000,000 Manhattan condo sale in January (2015 contract). If you said you are going to impose a special surcharge on apartments that are worth more than $20 million, that would be perfectly legal,” said Peter L.

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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. If you are licensed in a reciprocal state but have already moved to Ohio, you will need to apply with the Salesperson License Examination Application.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently. 21] [22] Illinois housing prices: By the numbers $252,134 is the value of the average Illinois home, which is a 2.5% Anyone who wants to buy and sell real estate in Illinois must possess a real estate broker license. [1]

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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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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTOR: Looking for a great gift for house-flippers or buyers taking advantage of a housing market downswing? The platform is entirely secure, usable on any device, and the digital signatures are legally binding and enforceable. An Amazon Gift Card. Average cost: $15 and up. month and up*.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

GIFTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTORS: Looking for a great gift for house-flippers or buyers taking advantage of a housing market downswing? The platform is entirely secure, usable on any device, and the digital signatures are legally binding and enforceable. An Amazon Gift Card. Average cost: $15 and up.

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Hank Miller Team

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In highly competitive housing markets with desperate buyers and multiple offers, it might seem pointless to write a backup offer, but why not? Once initialed by all parties it’s added to the contract and the waiting process begins. Remember - this is a legal, binding contract once accepted.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 12, 2024

. == Key Considerations for Appraising Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) By Jo Traut Excerpts: Appraising ADUs requires a nuanced understanding of market characteristics, legal frameworks, and property specifics. ADUs are not unique to urban locations and are becoming a crucial part of the housing market. percent from 7.03

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 23, 2024

Attorneys order reviews to support legal matters involving property valuation, including disputes and condemnation cases. Investor activity in the housing market is stabilizing following several years of dramatic ups and downs. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.42

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 14, 2024

Factory-Built Houses: Types, Benefits, and Tips for Appraisers By Dan Bradley Excerpts: Factory-built houses are an important, yet often overlooked, part of the American housing market. Approximately 10% to 12% of new housing starts in the United States are factory-built. percent from 0.3 percent the week prior.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

There is administrative time involved, as well as legal factors. To read more, Click Here To read the listing with a virtual tour and 111 photos, Click Here == Some red flags for the housing market By Ryan Lundquist, May 2, 2024 Excerpts: Consumers are feeling economic pain, and we need to talk about some of the things that are brewing.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

See below why we feel Ohio land for sale market is still ripe for growth. The Ohio housing market has remained resilient over the past year and a half. Low mortgage rates have steadied, welcoming batches of new buyers eager to own a home in the market. How does the spike in housing prices affect Ohio land for sale?

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The first question to talk about is this: “Does the real estate appraiser have any ethical, moral, or legal responsibility to protect the consumer/mortgagor2, 3, 4 when appraising a property for a mortgagee/client?”… Weekly housing-market data goes back through 2015. Below is my market from a local newspaper.

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Eppraisal

JULY 21, 2023

However, with the constantly shifting dynamics of the housing market and the advent of alternative financing options, it begs the question: Is rent-to-own still a thing in real estate? One of the primary reasons for this decline is the revitalization of the housing market.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They really appreciate it, and it ensures you can complete assignments on time as you had planned (no one likes waiting for a legal description only to have it show up on your day of 4 inspections!). It ruled that the lender did not owe the borrower a legal duty to assure that the independent appraiser’s valuation was correct.

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