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The housing market will figure it out

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

The housing market has really changed, and it’s not an easy time to work in real estate. I know people in all parts of the profession who are having a hard time and wondering how to make things work. So, I wanted to share some perspective to hopefully bring encouragement. This post is sort of […]. The post The housing market will figure it out first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser.

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Builders apply the brakes amid canceled contracts

Housing Wire

The best way to fight inflation is to add more supply, and when I look at the housing completion data for the past two years, it just makes me want to puke. In previous expansions, builders’ housing completion data would move in line with housing starts and permits. However, for the first time in recent modern-day history — due to supply chain issues and other factors — housing completion data has lagged behind housing permits and starts.

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Six Essential Steps to Commercial Real Estate Success

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Are you interested in getting into the world of commercial real estate? This week I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan, who shares some things to think about if this is an area that you are interested in pursuing. Enjoy! Image by Unsplash. Working as a commercial real estate developer can be a lucrative career path for savvy entrepreneurs. It’s often mistaken for easy money, though, by people who underestimate the work it entails.

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Mr. Always Right

The Appraiser Coach

In the appraisal world, people ask you questions all the time. Some of those questions you can prepare for, and others come completely out of left field. In either scenario, Read More.

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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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Building Materials Prices Decline for Second Consecutive Month

Eyes on Housing

The prices of building materials decreased 0.2% in October (not seasonally adjusted) following a 0.5% decline in September according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report. The index has decreased four of five months for the first time since 2015. The PPI for goods inputs to residential construction, including energy, was led 0.2% higher by prices of diesel fuel (+9.5%).

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Giving Thanks — Again!

George Dell

Giving Thanks. Oh Not Again! Gratitude! Each year I just get over the last one. Get over the fright of Halloween. Adjust to the unnecessary moving clocks back and forth one hour. And think about the pending spirit-oriented holidays as well as the iconic BIG deal — A new near! Oh my. […]. The post Giving Thanks — Again! appeared first on George Dell, SRA, MAI, ASA, CRE.

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My Interview on Crosstown with Pat Kiernan - What can we do about NYC's housing crisis?

Miller Samuel

I'm a big fan of Pat Kiernan , the star anchor for Spectrum News NY1. I especially like his "in the papers" spots and I've been on his morning show a few times. He interviewed me virtually to set the stage to describe NYC's housing challenge. Check it out! The post My Interview on Crosstown with Pat Kiernan - What can we do about NYC's housing crisis?

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Townhouse Construction Market Share Rising

Eyes on Housing

According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the third quarter of 2022 single-family attached starts totaled 38,000, which is 12% higher than the third quarter of 2021. Over the last four quarters, townhouse construction starts totaled 152,000 units, 7% higher than the prior four quarter total (142,000).

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Mortgage demand rose on the back of slower inflation growth

Housing Wire

Mortgage demand rose as rates dropped following the October slowdown in inflation growth numbers. However, while purchase mortgage applications increased across all loan types, refinance activity remained depressed. The market composite index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 2.7% for the week ending November 11, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Top DEI Bosses Have a Problem – Diversity

Appraiserblogs

The ranks of the new DEI bosses at the financial institutions are no more diverse than the appraisers their institutions see as the enemy. If the lack of diversity of appraisers is inherently bad, how could the same not be said for the DEI bosses? A full 93 percent of U.S. birdwatchers are white. Just 4 percent are African-American and a paltry 1 percent are Asian-American.

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How to Avoid and Respond to Appraisal Board Complaints

McKissock

Disciplinary complaints against appraisers are becoming more and more common. From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, it can be really alarming if a licensing board reaches out and notifies you of a complaint. However, there are steps you can take to protect yourself against becoming the subject of a lawsuit or disciplinary action.

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Flat Readings for Single-Family Built-for-Rent

Eyes on Housing

Single-family built-for-rent construction leveled off during the third quarter of 2022 as the overall housing market slowed. This occurred after an exceptionally strong second quarter for rental housing production. According to NAHB’s analysis of data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, there were approximately 16,000 single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) starts during the third quarter of 2022.

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Lending standards tighten due to high rates, worsening economic outlook

Housing Wire

Lending standards tightened in October, largely due to higher mortgage rates and the worsening outlook for the economy, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said. The mortgage credit availability index (MCAI) fell by 0.5% to 102.0 last month, marking eight consecutive months of decline. This caused it to reach its lowest level since March 2013, according to the MBA.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Visualizing Market Activity Using Graphs & Trendlines

Appraiserblogs

Spreadsheets and graphs are powerful tools for appraisers. With proper data, and incorporated into reports, they can enhance your professionalism and decision-making ability. Appraisers, this article will highlight the process I use to bring clarity to my research and analysis of ‘comparable’ properties. This completed process becomes an exhibit in all my appraisal reports because it helps the Intended User(s) visually see what the market has been doing over a known time period.

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Employee Engagement the GoFormz Way

GoForrmz

Employee Engagement at GoFormz When our Human Resources department was first formed, it was tasked with two main objectives: Take care of our people Make GoFormz the best place to work. GoFormz employee events and team activities over the past year. Every decision since has been made with these two goals in mind. From company-wide events to quarterly reviews, our HR team prioritizes employee engagement year-round.

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Single-Family Permits Decline in September 2022

Eyes on Housing

Over the first nine months of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 800,424. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is 7.4% below the September 2021 level of 864,184. Year-to-date ending in September, single-family permits declined in all four regions. The South posted a modest decline of 5.4%, while the Midwest region reported the steepest.

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Days on market grow despite low inventory for existing homes

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported today on two trends in existing home sales that we have seen for many months now: sales are declining while total inventory data has fallen directly for the three straight months. On a positive note, however, the days on the market are no longer a teenager anymore: that metric grew from 18 days to 21 days.

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Proof that Building Codes Work? Punta Gorda

Empire Appraisal Group

Dr. Ewan Photography, Getty Images. Source: Proof that Building Codes Work? Punta Gorda | Florida Realtors. Proof that Building Codes Work? Punta Gorda. Hurricane Ian slammed Punta Gorda, but a local contractor says, “Everything with a 2007 (building) code and beyond pretty much was fine.”. PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Punta Gorda was hit hard by Hurricane Ian.

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How to Keep Your Remote Team Feeling Connected

GoForrmz

Keep your team feeling connected, no matter how far the distance Remote work, telecommuting, and hybrid offices — the way we work is swiftly changing. Remote workers currently account for 26% of the U.S. workforce , which is four times what it was in 2018, and it appears to be a trend that will continue to rise. Whether it’s due to increased productivity, better availability of qualified applicants, or better quality of life, remote work isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

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Single-Family Housing Contraction Continues in October

Eyes on Housing

Elevated mortgage rates, high construction costs for concrete and other building materials, and weakening demand stemming from deteriorating affordability conditions continue to act as a drag on single-family housing production. Overall housing starts decreased 4.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.43 million units in October, according to data from the U.S.

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The role of borrower data in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

Insightful borrower data and enhanced tech solutions are paramount to success in today’s modern mortgage industry. HousingWire recently spoke with Dan Catinella, chief lending officer at Total Expert, about how Customer Intelligence technology is improving deal flow and pushing the customer experience into the 21st century. . HousingWire: As mortgage lenders continue to look for ways to cut costs amid a high-rate environment, where are some key areas that they should still look to innovate?

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These Housing Markets Will Be The Most Resilient During The Correction

BiggerPockets

With mortgage rates topping 7% and home prices remaining elevated, Americans are less confident than they’ve ever been about their home-buying prospects. According to Fannie Mae, only 16% of consumers believe […].

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[Video] 3 Ways the Packaging Industry is Increasing Efficiency Through Mobile Form Automation

GoForrmz

See how mobile forms can benefit your packing industry business Today's economic climate makes it imperative that businesses, particularly in the global packaging and processing industry, find new ways to increase employee productivity without compromising their bottom line. This is why organizations (big and small) are turning to GoFormz as a solution for converting their cumbersome, ineffective, and costly paper worksheets into dynamic mobile forms that enable real-time data collection and ana

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Builder Confidence Declines for 11 Consecutive Months as Housing Weakness Continues

Eyes on Housing

Elevated interest rates, stubbornly high building material costs and declining affordability conditions that are pushing more buyers to the sidelines continue to drag down builder sentiment. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes posted its 11th straight monthly decline in November, dropping five points to 33, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing.

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Here’s what non-QM lending will look like in 2023

Housing Wire

HousingWire spoke to Tom Hutchens, EVP of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions, about the outlook for non-QM in 2023 and why lenders should keep an eye on the non-QM space. HousingWire: How has the non-QM space evolved over the past year? Tom Hutchens: The non-QM space has evolved quite a bit in the past year. There is some good news and some not so good.

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Sounding The Alarm: Two Lines Just Crossed. Here’s Why Investors Need To Be Really Careful.

BiggerPockets

You’ve heard about the blue pill and the red pill. But have you heard about the blue line and the green line? You should. Because they recently crossed. Which could […].

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How Digital Forms Can Support Your Consulting Business

GoForrmz

Introduce digital form and data capture to best support your consulting business. Professional consultants are our specialized industry heroes. Ranging across various industries and diverse specialties, there are countless reasons why professional consultants are utilized. Whether your consulting business offers marketing resources or human resource outsourcing, digital forms offer the most valuable asset to simplify business processes and streamline client communication.

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Multifamily Developer Confidence Declines Significantly in the Third Quarter

Eyes on Housing

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined significantly in the third quarter of 2022, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) decreased 10 points to 32 compared to the previous quarter while the Multifamily Occupancy.

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Even with falling rates, the housing market is shaping up to be bad in Q4

Housing Wire

The housing recession was in full swing in October. Existing home sales last month declined 5.9% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.43 million in October, and were down 28.4% year over year. That’s the largest year over year existing home sales decrease since 2007. “More potential homebuyers were squeezed out from qualifying for a mortgage in October as mortgage rates climbed higher,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said in a statement.

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Inflation Jumped 7.7% in October 2022—How Is It Affecting Real Estate?

Mashvisor

Inflation went up slightly month-over-month in October 2022. It means inflation may be slowing down, but how does it affect investors?

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Lamacchia Raises Total of $231,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital

Lamacchia Realty

Members of Lamacchia Realty staff and agents were invited to tour Boston Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, November 15th to accept a commemorative check in honor of the $231,000 raised since 2017 for the patients and their families. Lamacchia Realty has been fundraising for BCH under the Lamacchia Cares initiative through annual toy drives , virtual toy drives , and participation in their Corporate Cup events and NStar Walk.