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Remote Workers Sound Off on Relocating 

Appraisal Buzz

If called back to the office full-time, 25% of remote workers said they would probably or definitely have to relocate. It is likely that we will see an increase in demand for housing near job centers and transportation networks. Even though they wouldnt have to relocate, another 26% claimed that their commute would be quite lengthy.

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Mortgage rates are falling as the labor market falters

Housing Wire

Job gains in July were most notable in industries like health care (55,000 jobs), transportation and warehousing (14,000 jobs), and construction (25,000 jobs), a positive for the housing industry. In addition to the slowing job growth, the cooling labor market conditions were also evident in a 0.2 million unemployed people.

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Mobile Home Prices on the Rise

Appraisal Buzz

Census Bureaus definition of a mobile home (aka manufactured home) as a movable dwelling, eight-feet or more wide and 40-feet or more long, designed to be towed on its own chassis, with transportation gear integral to the unit when it leaves the factory, and without need of a permanent foundation. The report used the U.S.

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11 Tips for hosting real estate workshops for buyers and sellers 

Housing Wire

Location (central to public transportation) Some good workshop venue options include community centers, public libraries, and hotel conference rooms. The venue you select needs to be comfortable and accommodating for everyone. If you’re hoping to reach clients who are relocating from out of state, consider hosting workshops online.

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“Human infrastructure” is about jobs and housing

Housing Wire

The underlying tension continues to be around the fundamental definition of the word. They enjoy attractive homes, open spaces, access to transportation and services, and most of all, a sense of pride and hope. The wrangling in Congress over infrastructure is upon us.

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Geographic “Data” Competency?

Appraisal Buzz

Analyzing Neighborhood Characteristics – With aerial imagery, zoning, land use, public transportation routes, and other neighborhood characteristics being readily available online, appraisers can quickly familiarize themselves with the neighborhood.

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Snapshot: Q1 Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies

Appraisal Buzz

The BLS found that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 175,000 in April 2024, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.9%, with job gains reported in the healthcare, social assistance, and transportation and warehousing sectors.

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