Sat.Jan 18, 2025

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5 big — and very bold — predictions for the mortgage industry in 2025

Real Estate News

From 10% mortgage rates to off-planet loans, these scenarios face long odds but they may not be as far-fetched as they seem.

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The 2024 Portland Region Single-Family Housing Market in Review

Portland Appraisal Blog

Via Wikimedia Commons 2024 has come and gone in a flash! The housing market has been digesting high interest rates for a couple of years now. While interest rates have been a net drag on the market, 2024 did have some bright spotsespecially compared to 2023. Lets take a look at how the Portland Region housing market performed as a whole and by individual county.

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Brokerage Beat: News from Hanna, Real, CB, C21, United, more

Real Estate News

Howard Hanna merger adds 400 agents; Spyglass Realty joins Real; CB and C21 gain top teams in the Northeast; United Partners adds commercial division; more.

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‘Should I stay or should I go?’ 5 questions agents should ask

Inman

This is the time of year to find out what you need from a broker and whether your current broker can provide it, ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes.

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Leverage Trellis Court Data To Identify More Investment Opportunities

Finance teams find Trellis to be particularly effective in conducting comprehensive due diligence on both individuals and businesses. With our court data solution, financial experts can access critical litigation insights, making it an invaluable resource for informed decision-making in the financial sector.

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The Intricacies of Commercial Appraisals: A Guide for Investors and Business Owners

Appraisal Partners Blog

Introduction While residential appraisals focus on single-family homes and personal residences, commercial appraisals delve into the complex world of income-producing properties, business operations, and investment opportunities. Commercial appraisals are a very different animal and require a unique set of skills and methodologies. For investors, business owners, lenders, and anyone involved in commercial real estate, understanding the intricacies of these valuations is absolutely paramount.

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Lawmakers, housing groups react to Scott Turner’s HUD confirmation hearing

Housing Wire

As the dust settles from the confirmation hearing of Scott Turner to serve as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are logging their reactions in official statements and social media posts ahead of an expected Senate vote. While reactions largely fall within partisan expectations, Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike appear poised to work with the incoming leadership at HUD to tackle the housing challenges acro

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