Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2021

Housing starts jumped in March, recovering from a bleak February that included wild winter storms in the South, according to a recent report from the Census Bureau. Single-family housing starts rose 15.3% over the month to a pace of 1.24 million annualized units. That’s up 37% from a year ago, but it’s important to take into account that the COVID-19 virus first took hold of the housing market in March 2020, said Doug Duncan, chief economist at Fannie Mae. “The March pace was t

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

It feels like chaos out there. The housing market is on steroids and it’s mind-blowing to see such rapid growth lately. Today I want to unpack ten things I’m watching in today’s market. For my out-of-area readers, I’m guessing you are probably seeing the same trends. But please let me know. What is similar or […].

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George Dell

APRIL 21, 2021

Could the very definition of market value hold bias? Let’s look. First, we need to figure out what types of bias there might be. There are two major categories: 1) analytical bias; and 2) human bias. And there may be some overlap! Analytical bias generally comes from two places: Error in data selection; Error in […]. The post Is Market Value Itself Biased?

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 27, 2021

It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there. Read More.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Hello! I hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather! With the spring selling season upon us, my volume of work has been very high. So, I am grateful for guest bloggers who provide me with some great articles to share with you. I hope you’ve been enjoying them. I have one more this week. Welcome to Emily Miller , who wrote this piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog.

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GoForrmz

APRIL 6, 2021

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

“Help. We can’t find an appraiser to come to the property. Everyone is saying NO. What do you suggest?” I’ve been getting this question multiple times every week, so here are some thoughts. Market update: By the way, in case you needed some background noise, here’s an hour-long market update I gave for SAFE Credit […].

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George Dell

APRIL 7, 2021

Basic sequence of valuation is basic: identify problem, gather the “comparable” data, adjust, and report. Simple. Basic. The Market for Valuation Series, Part 1 How about AVMs? (Automated Valuation Models). The words are a bit different, but the process is the same: Enter the address, apply the data collect algorithm, apply the predictive algorithms, spit out […].

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2021

Some people might say a public forum isn’t the place to air this dirty laundry, but this is not really a public forum. Of my thousands of readers, very few. Read More.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

Hello everyone! I hope that you are doing good and hanging in there! Every now and then, I have a guest blogger that covers a topic that is not related to real estate. This is the case today. This week, my guest blogger is June Duncan. June reached out to me to see if I would be interested in having her write a piece for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog, on helping the elderly or disabled when they are in decline.

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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

Getty Images Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, people want—and need—to buy homes. The housing market has been red-hot for a while, but the current market conditions make buying more of a challenge than ever. “There is a shortage of houses in many markets. This is creating bidding wars, offers over asking, and appraisal gaps—houses are going quickly,” says Shanon Schinkel , branch manager and mortgage lender at Homebridge Financial Services.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a notice of proposed rulemaking on Monday that would amend Regulation X to provide a special pre-foreclosure review period prohibiting servicers from starting foreclosures until after December 31, 2021. Under current CFPB foreclosure rules, a borrower must be 120 days delinquent before the foreclosure process can start.

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Sacramento Appraisal Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

There are certain things that are just true. Spandex bodysuits shouldn’t be worn by most people. Mullets probably shouldn’t come back in style. And mortgage rates right now are just too low. The truth: Mortgage rates this low have helped create a chaotic housing market and they need to go up. I tweeted this yesterday […].

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George Dell

APRIL 28, 2021

USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) ethics rule specifically states that “An appraiser must not perform an assignment with bias.” It defines Bias as “a preference or inclination that precludes an appraiser’s impartiality, independence, or objectivity in an assignment.” As we noted in a prior Analogue Blog, there are two types of bias: personal […].

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 20, 2021

I recently met with another appraiser who admitted to me he was still using a clipboard and pen. There are very few people out there still using these; most appraisers. Read More.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Hello everyone! I am honored to welcome back Author Jessica Brody , with a new and timely article that I think you will find helpful if you’re looking to buy a home. Enjoy! The Complete Guide to Virtual House Hunting During COVID-19. Whether you were already diving into the home buying process when COVID-19 hit the headlines, or you were just thinking about getting started, home buyers everywhere are wondering if they can go forward with their moving plans.

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GoForrmz

APRIL 12, 2021

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2021

Historically, retirees have always put Scottsdale high on their list of destinations when looking to take advantage of lower home prices, larger lots, agreeable weather and low cost of living. But the Scottsdale housing market, and Arizona as a whole, has seen an enormous uptick in out-of-state movers in the past 14 months — when the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading across the country, ultimately allowing people to work from home and seek larger, more cost-effective lots to live on.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

What is an home appraisal? Why Didn’t My Home Appraise Higher? Appraisals can be confusing. A friend (I’ll call him Art) recently had his home appraised. When the appraisal came back, he was shocked to see that his home appraised for less than two homes nearby that had recently sold. Art’s home has an upgraded kitchen and newer carpet.

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George Dell

APRIL 14, 2021

Faster we understand! But what is “better”? Faster is one of the ways we can make more money. Faster can be personally satisfying — if I can deliver a good or better product by being more efficient. Efficiency comes through good systems, and personal competency. Aha! So better can involve better systems, and more knowledge. […]. The post Better Faster Appraising?

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The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 6, 2021

I just got out of an interesting conversation I had with my CPA. Eventually, our conversation veered onto the topic of work. I was curious about what it takes to. Read More.

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Working RE

APRIL 13, 2021

“One of the best courses that I have had in 17 years!” -Amy H >> OREP E&O ????? “They are knowledgeable, professional, and understand urgency.” – Joe Thweatt Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted from Freddie Mac’s Single-Family division. The Effect of COVID-19 on Appraisal by Danny Wiley, Senior Director of Valuation for Single-Family […].

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GoForrmz

APRIL 8, 2021

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2021

Should you or shouldn’t you downsize? If you’re a homeowner , this is a question you’ll inevitably ask yourself. While owning a home is exciting, it comes with a great deal of responsibility. If your home doesn’t fit your lifestyle anymore, you might want to consider purchasing something smaller – or even renting. Besides cutting costs, downsizing has additional benefits.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 5, 2021

If not for all the Political Correctness speech prohibitions, I could earn a living as a comedian off my family tree stereotypes alone!… One of the saddest things about Political Correctness is that we lost the ability to laugh at ourselves, including our racial stereotypes. One of my old diving partners was black, and he and I could tease each other.

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JMV Lending

APRIL 5, 2021

One of the most frustrating and expensive aspects of our business is dealing with low appraisals. It is frustrating b/c borrowers invariably blame us for the problem – even though we have very little control over the issue. It is expensive b/c we often end up throwing money at the issue to assuage borrowers and […]. The post Appraisal Woes Not Your Lender’s Fault; Blame Andrew Cuomo :) appeared first on JVM Lending.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? Unfortunately, reality television shows aren’t the best platform for learning how to value a small business (or a company of any size). That’s why we surveyed our business valuation experts, captured the 12 most frequently asked questions, and provided answers that can offer the guidance you need.

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Midtown Appraisal Group

APRIL 2, 2021

Second mortgages can be useful – but it’s important to know what you’re getting into As appraisers, it’s not unusual for us to be asked to provide a valuation for a property when a second mortgage is being considered. Because second mortgages are, as their name suggests, ‘second in line’ to be repaid after the […].

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GoForrmz

APRIL 2, 2021

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Housing Wire

APRIL 19, 2021

A recent article published by CNBC showed that internet searches for the term “housing crash” had gone up 2,450% in the past month. A lot of folks are concerned about a housing market crash. They may be wishing for it, or they may be fearing that it will happen — but they are thinking about it. I understand the concern. A home is your shelter.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 7, 2021

An appraiser shared the following with us. Amrock is requiring all appraisers on their panel to complete a diversity, equity and inclusion training by April 19, 2021. Amrock Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Requirement: You’re Cordially Required to Take Part in This Training Hello, As an organization, we firmly believe in the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) for everyone – and we’ve taken a stance through the implementation of our DE&I Strategic Plan.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2021

When Zillow first came out, real estate appraisers would often hear “Zillow says my home value is…” This is usually followed by a cringed face and sigh. To put this debate to rest, o ur lead appraiser John did a sampling of recently appraised homes in Chicago to see how Zillow stacks up against a local real estate appraiser. We first started at what Zillow says about the accuracy of Zestimates.

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Realtor

APRIL 7, 2021

If you’re buying a home, the listing likely includes the square footage, a key selling point. But if you make an offer that’s accepted and you’ve moved onto the home appraisal step in the process, you might be shocked to find out that the appraiser ‘s square footage is different from what’s on the listing. What gives? Square footage , you may recall, is calculated when you measure how much floor space there is in a home.

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Advanced Appraisal

APRIL 7, 2021

Chicago and South Suburban Appraisal Blog

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