Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to a new study by LendingTree , the current state of the home buying market seems so unattainable for many, as the American dream of home ownership continues to elude many hampered by continued affordability concerns. home value currently stands at $359,892, a figure that is up 2.7% over the past year.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this month published an issue spotlight that takes a closer look at home equity contracts, or what the industry refers to as home equity investments (HEIs) that offer a lump sum payment to clients in exchange for a stake in their home equity.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Ownwell is unveiling a new partnership that aims to help homeowners save money by avoiding higher property tax payments. On Monday, the company said it would partner with mortgage servicing company Valon to offer property tax savings services. This is Valon’s latest move to upgrade its mortgage servicing platform.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2024

The Seattle area is a hot housing market. According to Zillow , the average home price in the Emerald City is currently $884,828 , up 4.3% But a nonprofit organization in the Seattle area is seeking to help more seniors renovate their homes to age safely. year over year.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2023

One slice of the single-family home market that has gained traction over the past year in a topsy-turvy housing landscape is the build-for-rent sector — or BFR. Both pose threats to access to capital, the cost of materials and labor, and future housing values.

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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. Save time with pre-written newsletters from Market Leader Don’t have time to write three or more newsletters every month? Lets dive in!

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D Fritz Appraisals

DECEMBER 16, 2022

What to do When Your Property Tax Assessment Seems Too High. In early January each year, every home in British Columbia receives its property tax assessment notice through the mail from BC Assessment. Some property owners may be surprised and possibly even concerned with their home property assessment amount.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2024

housing market saw a significant uptick in the second quarter of 2024, with purchases rising 3.4% Investors bought approximately one out of every six homes sold in the quarter, representing $43 billion in transactions, marking a 13.7% Despite the renewed investor interest, overall home purchases in the U.S. year-over-year.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

housing market may have slowed during the second quarter of the year, investors did not take their foot off the gas. The number of home purchases by investors rose 3.4% home purchases fell 1.9% during the same period, which Redfin attributed to elevated mortgage rates and home prices. Although the U.S.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

It’s not lost on me that, to be competitive, a buyer may be asked to waive the home inspection. HOME VALUES AND OVER-PAYING. Some buyers are paying over market value for their homes. In many cases, if they want the home, they may have to do so. No one knows what the market will do tomorrow.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

Older Americans are sitting on more than $12 trillion in home equity, according to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)/ Riskspan Reverse Mortgage Market Index. These homeowners are seeking different retirement solutions to help allocate their home equity and make it more durable over the next 20 to 30 years.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The reckoning with homeowners insurance adds another element to keep track of — on top of traditional indicators like interest rates and home values. “As Premiums shot up as a result, and capital markets for reinsurance have seen prices go up as insurers deal with the quick succession of extreme weather events, he explained. “The

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 29, 2025

House Appraisal vs BC Assessment: How They Impact Your Homes Value Understanding the difference between residential home appraisals vs BC assessments. These two commonly misunderstood yet crucial home evaluation tools, help to navigate the complexities of the real estate market in British Columbia.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Then, the housing market takes off like a rocket with home values exceeding all expectations. The home equity prison Does this scenario sound familiar compared to the situations of the homeowners that you are encountering lately in your real estate business?

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2024

With mortgage rates tracking downward in recent months after rising last year, the portion of average local wages consumed by major expenses on median-priced, single-family homes and condos has decreased from the fourth quarter to the first quarter in 91.5% Home Affordability Report. percent of those markets.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

The largest institutional single-family rental (SFR) operator in the country, Invitation Homes , is in the hot seat over its alleged failure to comply with building-permit requirements for rental properties it owns in California.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Home Appraisals and Online Home Value Estimates Are NOT the Same Thing. On-site vs. Online: Proper Home Appraisals Need to be Done in Person. With so many types of transactions solely being handled online these days, it’s tempting to want to complete your required home appraisals entirely online and leave it at that.

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With fluctuating home prices, rising interest rates, and changing economic conditions, making the right decision can be challenging. Let's explores the key factors involved in comparing the costs of buying and renting in today's market. Local Market Conditions : Research local housing and rental market trends.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 21, 2024

Strategies for Evaluating Home Value: What Buyers Need to Know When it comes to purchasing a home, understanding the various factors that affect its value is important. Evaluating home value is essential in this regard. Key Factors For Buyers to Consider 1.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

One reason the value of low-risk homes is rising faster than the value of high-risk homes is that Florida and Texas—which both face high natural disaster risk—have seen among the slowest home value growth in the nation over the last year. The total value of homes facing high fire risk is up 67.8%

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Square Footage: Why Accuracy Matters Square footage is one of the most critical factors in determining a homes value, yet it is often misunderstood. When an appraiser measures a home, their calculation often differs from whats in tax records. This is especially important when: Listing a home for sale.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A recent Redfin analysis reveals that Americans are increasingly factoring natural disaster risk into their homebuying decisions, with homes in low-risk areas appreciating in value more quickly during the past year than those in high-risk areas. This marks the first time in over a decade that such a shift has occurred.

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Hood Homes Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The property taxes in Harker Heights are expensive! It is not exactly true, as, in fact, Harker Heights has one of the lowest property tax rates in the Fort Hood area. Instead, Harker Heights’ property taxes are more not because the rate is higher but because property values in Harker Heights are higher as a whole.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

Residential property is assessed each year at its full market value, which is defined as the amount a buyer, willing but not obligated to buy, would pay to a seller willing but not obligated to sell. A large part of each property tax dollar goes to pay off construction bonds for school buildings and other public projects.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2023

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSESSED VALUE AND MARKET VALUE? Two terms that often come up when buying or selling property are assessed value and market value. While these terms may seem similar, they actually represent two different values that can affect the pricing of a property.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Exam Math Cram consists of 5 real estate math practice tests to test your knowledge on real estate math formulas, calculating commission, and calculating property taxes. With the exception of the Basic package, all prelicensing packages also include the Florida Exam Prep Master & Exam Math Cram courses.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Tax implications for final probate.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This comprehensive guide will break down everything you need to know about home appraisals, ensuring you’re well-informed and prepared. What is a Home Appraisal? A home appraisal is an unbiased, professional opinion of a property’s fair market value. Take photographs of the property.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

AUGUST 14, 2023

If you have not purchased or refinanced recently, your homes value might have changed from where you thought it was just 12 -18 months ago. Knowing the value of your home can be important for many reasons of which, here are a few: Financial Planning The value of your home is a significant component of your overall net worth.

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Empire Appraisal Group

JUNE 16, 2022

Census Bureau data and moveBuddha proprietary data, as well as Zillow’s Home Value Index and Florida Housing Data. As far as expenses, California, New York and Illinois are all in the top 10 for state income tax, while Florida boasts no state income tax at all, as well as lower property taxes.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 29, 2020

As a result of a refinance, it’s common for your monthly payment and even your total loan amount to change — but will your property taxes go up? Your property taxes will not go up if you refinance, but let’s dig a little deeper in order to clear up any confusion or concerns. How Your Property Tax is Calculated.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The portion of average wages nationwide required for typical mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance now stands almost 13 points beyond a low point reached early in 2021, right before home-mortgage interest rates shot up from the lowest levels in decades. of those markets. quarterly and 6.1%

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Buyers market : Market conditions that exist when homes for sale outnumber buyers. Homes sit on the market a long time, and prices drop. Cancellation of escrow : A situation in which a buyer backs out of a home purchase. Capacity : The amount of money a home buyer can afford to borrow.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Build Equity Every time you make a mortgage payment, you build equity in your home. Think of equity as the amount of money your home is worth after what you owe is deducted. When your home value goes up and you start paying off the loan's principal balance, that builds equity.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 27, 2021

According to an article on Zillow.com, you also receive tax deductions such as your mortgage interest and your property taxes. You make the decisions to make changes to the home. You also have choices and make your own decisions regarding home maintenance, repairs and upkeep.

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Just as inflation drives up the value of lumber, light bulbs, potatoes, chicken and women's shoes, it boosts home values in the same way. For instance, and for simplicity, if there are 30 identical houses and $600 in circulation, each property would be priced at $20.

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Quicken Loans

APRIL 5, 2021

Home value may increase over time. You may reap tax benefits. Sense of home stability/permanence. Home value may decrease. That said, just because you can afford a mortgage payment doesn’t mean you can afford a home; expenses add up. You build equity over time. Closing costs can be prohibitive.

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