Sacramento Appraisal Blog
MAY 2, 2022
What are prices doing? That’s always the question, and I get it. But there are bigger fish to fry to understand what the housing market is doing. A shift: Over the past few weeks there has been a shift in demand, which is why this conversation is so important. This isn’t about doom and gloom. […].
Housing Wire
MAY 4, 2022
In a move with ramifications for an untold number of mortgage lenders and service firms, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. , a software and data company whose mini-empire includes ICE Mortgage Technology , has bought Black Knight. The $13.1 billion mega-deal was announced in a press release Wednesday afternoon. The move between what are generally regarded as the two biggest suppliers of mortgage loan origination software is the latest domino to fall in a mortgage market careening off the rails.
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Appraisal Buzz
MAY 2, 2022
The housing market has experienced a turbulent few years, so what can industry experts expect in the future? You can pay attention to many indicators, but the recent infrastructure bill will reveal the most crucial information. These are a few ways it will affect real estate in the coming months. 1. Construction Sites Will Stay on Schedule. Federal plans can move slowly, but that doesn’t mean ?
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
MAY 6, 2022
Howdy friends! I hope that you’re doing well! I have a special post from a first-time guest blogger, Betty White. If you’re a senior and considering moving, this article offers some tips that may make things a little easier. I hope that you enjoy her article! Essential Home Moving Tips for Seniors. Are you newly retired or nearing retirement?
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George Dell
MAY 4, 2022
Diversity can be a goal in itself when diversity means breaking down barriers of groupthink and apathy. An expansive concept. Fairness, on the other hand is elusive, demanding definition. Fairness depends on the very point of view it attempts to define. “Fair” is in the eye of the beholder. EBV (Evidence Based Valuation)© (or EBA, […]. The post Can EBV Support Diversity and Fairness?
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Appraisal Buzz
MAY 4, 2022
[link]. Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Steve Sanders, Owner of Appraisal Source. We sat down with Steve and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss his famous Appraisal Buzztoons. What is your background in the appraisal industry? Where can appraisers check out your Buzztoons? These questions and much more will be answered between Steve and Jim as they dive into this subject.
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 3, 2022
Principles of business cross boundaries of profession frequently, and the one shared today is inspired by Dr. Thomas Stanley, author of The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. If. Read More.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 6, 2022
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6%. The April’s data indicate that the labor market remained healthy despite surging inflation, tighter financial conditions, and the war in Ukraine. Construction industry employment (both residential and non-residential) totaled 7.6 million and has returned to its February 2020 level.
Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2022
U.S. home prices in March climbed a record 20.9% year over year, but the explosive pace of appreciation is expected to cool down to the single digits by the same time next year. The jump in March marks the 122nd consecutive month that the annual housing-price measure has increased, according to CoreLogic ‘s recent national Home Price Index report.
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Appraisal Buzz
MAY 3, 2022
Freddie Mac has named Kevin Palmer to head its multifamily business. He will serve as a member of the company’s Senior Operating Committee and report to the company’s president, Mike Hutchins. Palmer has served at Freddie Mac in a variety of positions since 2001, most recently as senior vice president for Single-Family Portfolio Management. “Over the course of his more than two decades at Freddie Mac, Kevin Palmer has demonstrated broad knowledge of the.
GoForrmz
MAY 5, 2022
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Eyes on Housing
MAY 4, 2022
Following a 25 basis points increase in March, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee unanimously approved a further 50 basis points increase for the federal funds target rate, the largest increase for the rate in more than two decades. The Fed also provided details for its plan to reduce its balance sheet (quantitative tightening), which will further tighten financial conditions.
Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2022
Fintech and fractional home-equity lender Point has raised an additional $115 million through a Series C fundraising round led by venture capital firm WestCap. The capital will be used to accelerate Point’s growth in the $25 trillion home-equity market, according to the company’s co-founder and CEO Eddie Lim. The Palo Alto, California-based Point plans to use the funding to expand its product line as well as its market footprint — from an existing 16 states and the District of Columbia to 28 mar
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Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
Staircase has launched three tools to facilitate the transfer of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) between mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. These tools are part of Staircase’s low-code marketplace, which automates complex technologies and makes them self-service for the U.S. residential mortgage industry. The rise in interest rates has prompted high demand and increased trading volumes for MSRs, which increase in value as rates go up.
GoForrmz
MAY 4, 2022
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Eyes on Housing
MAY 2, 2022
NAHB analysis of Census Construction Spending data shows that total private residential construction spending rose 1% in March after an increase of 0.7% in February. Spending stood at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $882 billion. Total private residential construction spending was 18.4% higher than a year ago. These monthly gains are attributed to the strong growth of spending on.
Housing Wire
MAY 4, 2022
Don Layton, the former CEO of Freddie Mac recently penned what can only be described as an attack piece on mortgage originators from his seat as a fellow at the JCHS, Harvard’s Joint Center For Housing Studies. But what Mr. Layton has done is simple: perpetuate his ongoing disdain for the participants in the manufacturing of mortgage loans in the U.S. and, in the process, made some inaccurate assumptions as to causality.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
Owning a home is seen as a sign of success and financial stability, and while Asian people in the U.S. tend to have higher educational attainment and household income than any other racial and ethnical groups; their homeownership rate at nearly 60% remains lower than the national rate of 65.5%, and the white community rate … The post Asian American Millennials Outpace Other Generations appeared first on DSNews.
GoForrmz
MAY 3, 2022
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Eyes on Housing
MAY 2, 2022
As the construction labor market remains tight and skilled labor shortages persist, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. According to the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), average hourly earnings (AHE) in construction vary greatly across 43 states that reported these data.
Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2022
In this HW+ Slack Q&A, HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami gives the inside scoop on where rates are headed, his insights on the latest economic reports and more. As a member of HW+, you get access to 30-minute Slack Q&As, where we invite the HW Media newsroom to break down the hottest topics in the industry. This Q&A was hosted in the HW+ Slack channel, which is exclusively available to members.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
Mortgage subservicer and wholesale bank names seven to new roles within the firm, bolstering the firm’s footprint in the servicing market. The post Cenlar Promotes Seven to VP Roles appeared first on DSNews. The post Cenlar Promotes Seven to VP Roles appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
GoForrmz
MAY 2, 2022
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Eyes on Housing
MAY 3, 2022
The Census Bureau recently released its 2021 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) annual population estimates. Between 2020 and 2021, 251 (65%) of the 384 MSAs within the 50 states and the District of Columbia experienced population increases, albeit small on percentage terms. The MSAs’ combined total population increased from 286,195,308 in 2020 to 286,472,775 in 2021, approximately a 0.1% increase.
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
Surging interest rates and home price appreciation made March one of the most challenging months for prospective homebuyers looking to make purchases, according to a recent report. Annual home price gains saw 19.9% annual appreciation in March, down from an upwardly revised 20.1% in February, which was the first month to see price growth greater than 20%, according to Black Knight ’s monthly mortgage monitor report.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
On April 19, the Five Star Institute presented its latest webinar discussing the benefits of sub-servicing, how to navigate and ensure compliance with government regulations, and on how to maximize ROI for all parties. The free-to-attend webinar was sponsored by Selene Finance, a specialty loan servicer, offering full-service capabilities supporting all aspects of residential mortgage servicing. … The post Recap: Selene Finance Webinar appeared first on DSNews.
Appraiserblogs
MAY 6, 2022
Several appraisers have informed us that they have received death threats simply because they have been outspoken online refuting the racial bias narrative and the allegations of racial discrimination in the appraisal profession that is being utilized to remove appraisers from the lending equation. Since we have no organized voice and no one to defend us, some among us have taken the task to educate the public about the appraisal process and what we do.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 3, 2022
The construction labor market remains tight, as the industry sees a rising number of job openings year-over-year. The count of open construction jobs increased slightly to 396,000 unfilled positions in March. The highest measure in the history of the data series (going back to late 2000) was 416,000 in April 2019.
Housing Wire
MAY 5, 2022
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. must convince regulators that the $13.1 billion mega-deal announced on Wednesday to acquire Black Knight will not harm competition in the mortgage tech solutions market. The software and data company also needs approval from Black Knight’s shareholders to move forward with the transaction, which valued the business at $85 per share, a 23% premium compared to the current price.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
In a move to increase equitable housing for all qualified borrowers, lenders will be able to better assist and counsel their clients during the home buying process. The post FHFA Announces Mandatory Use of the Supplemental Consumer Information Form appeared first on DSNews. The post FHFA Announces Mandatory Use of the Supplemental Consumer Information Form appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.
Appraiserblogs
MAY 2, 2022
“Census tract boundaries do not necessarily define the subject’s market…” Appraisers, of all the issues I’ve written about or questioned since 2006, this topic about your knowledge of, and concern about, Census Tracts has overwhelmingly been the largest response ever, several hundred within just a few hours of posting! To refresh, the questions were these: Do you know where the Census Tracts boundaries are in the areas you work?
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