Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

real estate investors are planning to grow their portfolios and invest significantly in property improvements in 2025, according to a new survey from property management software provider RentRedi. landlords plan to acquire new properties this year. Despite expansion and renovation plans, landlords face notable obstacles.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2025

Profits and profit margins on flips increased slightly in 2024 on typical buy-renovate-and-resell projects, but remain near 10-year lows. The latest nationwide return on investment (before accounting for mortgage interest, property taxes, renovation expenses and other holding costs) was up from 28.6%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The passing of Proposition 19 in California overhauls Proposition 13, which slashed property taxes by almost 60% in 1978. Now, eligible homeowners may transfer their tax assessments anywhere within the state – including the ability to transfer tax assessments to a more expensive home with an upward adjustment.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Monday a proposed rule that seeks to bolster consumer protections for borrowers seeking Property Assessed Clean Energy ( PACE ) financing for home renovations. We are proposing new rules that would require sensible safeguards on these clean energy loans.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

High-volume home sellers are in a bit of a pickle in today’s market thanks to rapidly rising mortgage rates last year. These are market-based decisions.” Kearney’s simple strategy for surviving as a high-volume seller in an environment where demand has dried up: listen to the market and do what it says.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Attom said that flippers have struggled in comparison to other types of sellers in recent years because they’ve exhibited an “unusual pattern” of timing the market poorly. Far from it, as they continue to struggle to benefit from the broader market boom. But the second-quarter numbers did show another step in the right direction.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

That key source of affordable housing inventory: distressed properties sold to third-party buyers or repossessed by lenders at foreclosure auction. Once the transfer of ownership occurs at foreclosure auction, a distressed property can be renovated and returned to the retail market as affordable housing for homeowners or renters. “[I

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2023

Transactions in the fix and flip market have been booming in recent years, with more than 407,000 homes flipped in 2022, up 14% over 2021 and up 58% over 2020, according to a recent report by real estate data firm ATTOM. housing market.” Arvind Mohan is CEO of Kiavi , a fix and flip lender that has originated some $12.3

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

Deciding whether to rent or buy a home depends on several factors including finances, long-term goals and local market conditions. The study compared median monthly rents to median homeownership costs including mortgage payments, taxes and fees across the 100 largest metros. You could benefit from tax deductions.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The latest portion of flipped properties was down from 8.7% And while the rate may have declined, home flipper profits ticked upward for investors who buy, renovate and quickly resell homes, and in Q2, investors typically earned a 30.4% Far from it, as they continue to struggle to benefit from the broader market boom.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

For homeowners, ADUs can generate substantial rental income that assists homeowners in covering escalating property taxes and mortgage payments. Importantly, homeowners can also include 50% of their estimated rental income when applying for an FHA renovation loan to construct an ADU, which helps with DTI constraints.

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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. And yet another big force in the market, FirstKey Homes , is pulling collateral out of a 2021 securitization deal.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

Should the property increase in value over time, then you, in turn, will have built up more equity. Property has the potential to decrease in value, as well.). Homeowners may also be eligible for tax deductions which renters may be unable to utilize. These costs may also fluctuate over time.).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2023

Meanwhile, innovation-driven transparency is helping to make distressed property auctions more accessible for these owner-occupant buyers as well as for local community developer buyers who, it turns out, sell most of their renovated foreclosures to owner-occupants.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Christian Mills, head of Financial Advisor Relations at Reverse Mortgage Funding, about the ways a reverse mortgage can create a stable cash flow for homeowners in the midst of a volatile housing market. Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional. †

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 12, 2024

And while the flipping rate followed historical trends, profits turned back downward for investors who buy, renovate and quickly resell homes following a period when their fortunes had been improving. The next six months should speak more to that, especially amid an ongoing tight housing market that should work in their favor.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 29, 2025

These two commonly misunderstood yet crucial home evaluation tools, help to navigate the complexities of the real estate market in British Columbia. While assessments and appraisals both provide property valuations, their purpose, methods and impact on homeowners differ vastly. Frequency: Updated once a year.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

Research market data Your work begins once you and your client have set an appointment to meet. It’s crucial for you to know the market and understand the numbers. Market Inventory: What is the current market and micro-market inventory? Days on Market: How long does it take for properties to sell?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The single-family rental (SFR) sector and its close cousin, the fix-and-flip market , are now essentially treading water in an environment of high interest rates , approaching 8%; high home prices; and a dearth of home-purchase inventory. That’s particularly true for mom-and-pop investors across both market segments.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

“When considering the overall cost of homeownership, the price of insurance and property taxes will vary based on community and location,” Ross says. You can check with your local tax office or assessor to confirm the property taxes in your area and calculate what you can expect to pay based on a home’s assessed value.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 20, 2024

It also remained within a range that might be easily depleted by carrying costs such as renovation fees, mortgage payments, and property taxes. They, like others, also face tenuous times amid a housing market boom that’s cooled down over the past year. level in mid-2016 and the more recent top of 48.8%

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

We discussed numerous topics including the key differences between appraisals and comparative market analyses (CMAs), what factors influence property value, and how renovations can impact your home’s worth, among other things. Always confirm that the survey reflects the propertys current configuration.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property. Estate planning, property tax appeals, divorces, and gifting, are some of the many others.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 9, 2021

No stranger to offering business-related sage advice, Benjamin Franklin was fond of reminding us all that “death and taxes” were the only two certainties in this world. While Franklin knew that death and taxes were guarantees, how those taxes are paid, and who’s managing the properties taxed is anything but certain.

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Realtor

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

“When considering the overall cost of homeownership, the price of insurance and property taxes will vary based on community and location,” Ross says. You can check with your local tax office or assessor to confirm the property taxes in your area and calculate what you can expect to pay based on a home’s assessed value.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 11, 2024

Marketing Appraisals: Setting the Right Price from the Start What is it? A marketing appraisal is conducted before a home is listed for sale, either by the owner or a realtor. This can attract serious buyers and prevent prolonged market time. Tax Appeal Appraisals: Fair Property Tax Assessments What is it?

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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. Renovation loan assessments. Estate settlements.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 15, 2022

And the landlord pays for all operating expenses, such as maintenance, property taxes, and insurance. property taxes, insurance, building maintenance, utilities, janitorial services, and property management fees). The tenant pays for the base rent plus the property tax and insurance premiums in a double net lease.

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Assurance Financial

MARCH 18, 2021

No matter whether you want to put a new roof on your home or build an addition, when you refinance, you can free up more cash that can be put toward these renovations. The part of your mortgage that you refinance and pay interest on can be deducted if you use the money for a capital improvement on your property. Homeowners in the U.S.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How to Break Into the BC Housing Market Breaking into the real estate market in British Columbia is not easy. With soaring prices, stiff competition, and constantly shifting market conditions, maximizing first-time homebuyers’ purchasing power has become critically important. Fritz Appraisals Inc. Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 15, 2025

Understanding Appraisal Management In real estate, determining a property’s fair market value is crucial for transactions. Clear valuations are essential for informed financial decisions in the dynamic real estate market. They consider property condition, special features, and neighborhood vibes in their valuation process.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Calculating Potential Rental Income The first step in assessing the profitability of an investment property is to determine its potential rental income. Research the local rental market to understand the average rent for similar properties in the area. Additionally, factor in a contingency for unforeseen expenses.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 21, 2024

I have found that the school system is the biggest driver of property values in the Birmingham, Alabama market. These features can significantly enhance the desirability and therefore the value of a property. Condition and Age of the Property The age and condition of a home directly impact its market value.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JULY 4, 2024

How Are Your $12 Billion Tax Dollars Being Spent? The BC housing crisis is top of mind for anyone struggling to enter the housing market, find a rental, or hold onto their current home during these difficult economic times. Let us appraise your new construction or renovation to ensure your lender financing is approved.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

A home appraisal is an unbiased, professional opinion of a property’s fair market value. The appraiser’s goal is to provide an objective assessment of the property’s worth based on various factors. Take photographs of the property. An analysis of the market data and comparable sales.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 31, 2025

A qualified professional appraiser gives an unbiased estimate of the property’s market value. Understanding real estate appraisals is crucial in a changing market like New Albany, OH. The physical aspects of a property, like its size, condition, and amenities, also add to its overall value.

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