Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2021

And while the housing market continued to surge amid these changes, some people were still hesitant to do business in a digital landscape and unsure how to navigate the litany of rules related to compliance and processes. Each video session is recorded and retained along with an audit trail of the transaction. The time for RON is now”.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has tremendous potential to cut costs and improve customer experience, but regulation has not caught up to develop a governance program, industry pros said of AI’s implementation in mortgage lending. Have we developed a model that is in fact fair?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. To me, branding a company is a chance to define yourself for the market and build a recognizable and memorable identity. Generally, a brand name will be easier to remember, which can only work to your advantage in a competitive housing market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

We’ll also share best practices for developing and sending real estate newsletters and recommend some essential tools to make your email marketing stand out. Graphics and statistics NAR.com Detailed market insights, research, and statistics from the real estate industry, legal news, marketing tips, and tools.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

. “The new home market has been extraordinary in 2023, and I think heading into 2024, we’re going to have the golden age of new home construction,” David O’Reilly, CEO of Howard Hughes , said in a recent CNBC interview. For more than a decade, housing has suffered a structural shortage of homes rooted in supply-side issues.

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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

MARCH 7, 2024

The White House says that, if enacted, this would save thousands of homeowners up to $1,500 — or an average of $750. Housing association responses Housing associations such as the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the National Housing Conference (NHC) quickly responded to the news. The NHC lauded the development.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2021

The natural trajectory could be tightening of credit underwriting that disproportionally impacts some communities if uncertainty exists in the legal and regulatory requirements of the rule. The rule still calls for the lender to “document and verify” the borrower’s ability to repay with standards that need development.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ). The long-term housing shortage, lower mortgage rates, and builders’ ability to offer incentives will help to buoy new single-family sales,” Kushi said in a statement. After blasting off in July , new-home sales returned to earth in August. Sales dropped by 4.7%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The passage of the plan has been characterized as some of the citys most significant strides in decades to address its housing crisis. But the plan backed by a mayor who is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal case in which the U.S. Negotiations to get the plan over the finish line required a scaling back of its ambitions.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

Budge Huskey: There were countless lessons from my dad who was in real estate and development for sixty years. HousingWire: What do you think will be the big themes for the housing market in 2022? HousingWire: What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2022

At the local level, city governments can: reform their zoning policies to allow for greater housing density and more multifamily construction, legalize accessory dwelling units (independent residences located on the same lot as a single-family house, often in basements or above garages), eliminate unnecessary parking requirements, establish by-right (..)

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

The New York state political zeitgeist was recently and suddenly tilted against luxury development in New York City. If this latest turn of events plays out as written, we'll be able to look back at this era as a milestone where the supertanker began to turn in the wrong direction for the new development multi-family industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

City officials said that HACM has reportedly failed to reimburse the city for employees housed in its Department of City Development. On top of that, another $500,000 is owed to the city for legal, internet and data services the city provided to HACM. This is according to reporting by Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR).

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. In their software, appraisers have historical files that they may want to refer to, they have extensive template language already developed, and frankly they’re just used to it.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

The Sales Comparison Approach uses competing homes to develop an opinion of the market value of the property being appraised. The Income Approach uses potential income to develop an opinion of the market value of a property, when applicable. All three are market-based approaches. It’s a lot of work.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 6, 2024

In recent years, insurance companies have pulled out of some markets altogether after sustaining massive losses due to wildfires, flooding, and other climate-related disasters. ICON, an Austin based firm, has developed a 3D printed wall system.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

The DOJ alleged the city had “fraudulently obtained millions of dollars in housing grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by falsely certifying that the money was being spent in compliance with federal accessibility laws.” Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of a disabled resident.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Let’s delve into the potential negative consequences of diminishing or eliminating buyer representation, underscoring why this development matters more than ever in today’s real estate market. The unintended consequences of eliminating buyer agency 1.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Aggregate data from the housing market would confirm this. Additionally, agents must continue to develop their skills in negotiation, market analysis, and navigating the legal intricacies of real estate transactions.”

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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. So, having a well-developed and supportable opinion of value is important. A word of caution about changes in the market.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

But once these qualities are developed, many appraisers find eminent domain work to be interesting, challenging but worthwhile, and financially rewarding. Becoming an expert appraisal witness in an eminent domain case starts with developing a comprehensive understanding of how value is determined in this special proceeding.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

Regulatory Concerns: Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are still grappling with how to regulate blockchain, leading to potential legal hurdles for its adoption in appraisals. Understanding these challenges is crucial for any technology professional aiming to integrate blockchain into their appraisal processes.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2023

In certain parts of the Phoenix AMA that do not have a designated water provider, builders and developers need a certificate of AWS to obtain a building permit. Due to the restrictions these regulations have created, Kamps said the HBACA is concerned about the area’s housing supply and housing affordability moving forward.

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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 I feel really well supported.”

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 19, 2024

Central, was developed for those dealing with distressed assets, and will dissect the current landscape of the market. She has nearly 30 years of experience and expertise in mortgage market analysis, model development, and risk analysis in the housing finance industry.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Then, the housing market takes off like a rocket with home values exceeding all expectations. It is a common belief in the legal industry that foreclosures will spike as consumers max out their credit and run out of options for covering the living expense overage, but that remains to be seen.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. When developing your website, try to put yourself in the public’s shoes. It’s a great way to demonstrate that we are a market expert. So what can we do?

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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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

The housing market already faces serious consolidation and affordability concerns, the FTC should ensure the deal would avoid additional pricing pressures, Waters argued.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In a housing market like ours, buyers need to have as many tactics as possible when seeking to purchase a home. We have seen a near-sold-out market for years in many parts of our region – particularly for single-family homes with close access to freeways.

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Empire Appraisal Group

AUGUST 1, 2024

Tiny homes cost a lot less to build and buy than full-size homes, making them more appealing in a difficult and turbulent housing market. However, that may dry up fast as the weather and housing market warms with the season.” Dealing with gray areas of zoning may involve unforeseen fees or legal issues.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Zoning in the neighbourhood.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Our land brokers anticipate steady demand from land buyers, other CRE investors, land developers, and tenants in Ohio, Central Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. 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.

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Eppraisal

JULY 2, 2024

Squatting, the act of occupying an abandoned or vacant property without the legal right to do so, is a growing concern for real estate investors. While squatting has been a persistent issue for decades, recent economic challenges and housing shortages have exacerbated the problem.

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