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Ocwen improves overall reverse mortgage performance despite volume contraction

Housing Wire

Reverse servicing increased its profitable contribution with higher gains on loans held for sale, even as volume contracted,” said Sean O’Neill, Ocwen’s chief financial officer. We also continue to dynamically manage our owned MSR portfolio to capitalize on differing views of market values amongst top market participants.

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Selling your home to a family member in 5 easy steps

Housing Wire

However, an off-market transaction between family members requires careful planning and transparent communication to avoid misunderstandings and ensure a seamless process. Selling your home to a family member is called a controlled transaction, while selling your home on the open market is referred to as an arm’s length transaction.

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Purchase Contracts in Appraisal Reports

Walitt Solutions

My market value conclusion came in below the purchase contract price. Now, a few weeks later, the parties have signed an addendum to the contract to match my value conclusion; the client has sent me that addendum. The client wants me to change my report to show the new amended contract price!

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Zillow: Over half of our iBuying inventory is on the move

Housing Wire

Zillow said Thursday that more than 50% of its remaining iBuying inventory “has sold, is under contract to sell or has reached agreement on disposition terms.”. As to Zillow’s return on these sales, the spokesperson referred back to a statement last month that the company expects a 5-7% loss on resales compared to the purchase price.

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Zillow to kill its iBuying program

Housing Wire

The prior announcement was stunning in its own right, and led to revelations that the company bought homes for well above market value, and re-listing homes for less than what they were bought for. By close of the market Tuesday, the company’s stock price had tumbled 12% during the day, trading at $87.20

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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The Challenges of Appraising Multifamily Properties

Appraisal Buzz

Challenges often arise in how professionals figure out the overall value of multifamily homes. Because appraisals are contingencies in 43% of contracts , you must find ways to accurately evaluate these properties. Reproduction refers to how much a replica would cost to build. Here’s how to overcome any obstacles that may arise.

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