Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2021

The 203K also requires a HUD inspector and consultant and can’t be used for “luxury” items such as pools. However, it doesn’t require a HUD inspector or consultant — it similarly requires the borrower to pay closing costs and origination fees. Lending and services platform Finance of America Inc. in 2021 to $433 billion.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Rodman Schley was selected to become the next president of the Appraisal Institute (AI) beginning Jan. 1, succeeding appraiser Jefferson Sherman, according to the trade organization. In 2002, he founded Commercial Valuation Consultants, Inc., He has also served as president of the group’s Colorado chapter.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Speakers: Haley Parker, Area Business Development Manager, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Arjun Dhingra, Sales and Business Development, All Western Mortgage Doug Wilber, CEO, Denim Social Chelsea Peitz, Founder, Chelsea Peitz Consulting. with our HW+ audience. 03 Marketing Leaders Success Summit: The Future of Marketing.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2022

More and more borrowers are looking for a fast, effective mortgage process that involves less paper. We recently spoke to Amanda Hill, Head of Mortgage Solutions at Reggora, about actionable steps lenders can take to overcome barriers to automation. or expansion of the current nest began. Lenders need to be prepared to move (pardon the pun!)

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Mountain Lake Consulting. The vast majority of them have carved unique paths for themselves, picking up invaluable knowledge along the way to help them better strategize and lead their organizations. Congratulations to the 2022 HousingWire Vanguards who continue to improve and shape the housing landscape. Company Name. Aaron King. AJ Barkley.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2022

The layoffs affect mainly mortgage consultants, specialists, and assistants, but it targets underwriting and closing professionals. It specializes in low-rate mortgage refinances, in which it originates a loan with no closing costs, including appraisal, credit report, escrow and title. California-based Owning Corp.,

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Unfortunately, one aspect of the site falls short. Their 'Zestimate' is an estimated market value for a home. Zillow provides an easy-to-use interface and immediate property value estimates. However, many users and real estate professionals question the accuracy of these numbers. With good reason. They are rarely correct!

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

But the good news is, more buyers have become aware of down payment assistance (DPA) options and are tapping into available resources for help, said Susanne Saller, a senior consultant at Caliber Home Loans. They’re using a DPA program through the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA).

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Seller concessions for VA borrowers are capped at 4% of the home’s purchase price or appraised value and can cover some closing costs, including the VA funding fee and prepaid taxes. In the aftermath, one of the most contentious issues in the minds of mortgage professionals is how the ruling might affect FHA and VA mortgage borrowers.

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McKissock

MARCH 28, 2023

In times like the present when the housing market is slow, you can help your appraisal business thrive by offering additional services beyond mortgage lending appraisals. As part of our monthly survey series, we asked real estate appraisers, “What type of non-lending appraisal work are you MOST interested in pursuing?

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It’s a great starting point for understanding your home’s value, but it’s not an appraisal. For precise valuation, consider consulting a real estate expert. Property value websites offer a handy way to gauge your home’s market value, but how accurate are they? Can you trust the figures they present?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

“Our appraisers aren’t just appraising for whatever – they’re still being pretty careful with the market how it is,” Fronk said. The town of Logan, which has 50,000 residents and sits about 90 minutes north of Salt Lake City, is just one example of red-hot demand in the Beehive state.

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Miller Samuel INC

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

27east.com · Real Estate Analyst Gives 2024 Hamptons Outlook The post [27 Speaks Podcast] Jonathan Miller Provides A 2024 Hamptons Outlook first appeared on Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants. I joined the folks at 27East again for a discussion on the housing market outlook for 2024 in the Hamptons.

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McKissock

MAY 13, 2022

How do you stay up-to-date on the latest appraisal news and trends? They’re also entertaining and super convenient since you can stream them during your morning commute or while you’re driving to appraisal appointments. Whether you listen in your car or at your desk, here are seven excellent appraisal podcasts to check out.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

How about one for you and your appraisal business? Most of us are fee appraisers who work independently. Our opportunity is time—it’s time to take stock of where we are and perhaps consider diversification or an alternative appraisal career. Here are a few ideas for transforming your appraisal career in 2023.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 15, 2024

One of the most challenging aspects of real estate is buying and selling homes simultaneously. It strikes fear into consumers, whether doing it for the first time or on multiple occasions. It's understandable as it is a stressful process. I have compiled frequently asked questions from potential buyers and sellers to simplify it.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Whether you’re a first-time seller or a seasoned pro, the appraisal process used to determine your home’s fair market value can be a little intimidating. Lenders require the appraisal to ensure they’re not loaning the buyer more money than the value of the home. All an appraiser is, is a glorified reporter.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

From virtual and VR house tours to appraisals using photos snapped from a borrower’s smartphone, to remote online notarization, the pandemic has accelerated the online capabilities of the lending community. Ari Gross, CEO of SoftWorks AI , and Scott Petronis, founder of Xcentric Consulting , to discuss tech priorities for 2021.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

Also, an independent appraisal during the loan process locks in the property’s market value at the time the reverse mortgage loan is funded. HousingWire: As interest rates rise and borrowing becomes more expensive, how can offering reverse mortgages help lenders provide clients with a stable cash flow in an otherwise volatile market?

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

The only requirement for holding an estate sale is “a significant amount of items of value,” says Marie Dietrich , an appraiser and marketing manager of Gary Germer & Associates, a personal property liquidation company in Portland, OR. Should I hold an estate sale myself or hire pros? That depends on what you’re selling—and where.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2021

But if you’re finding that your credit score is more of a hindrance than an asset to your home-buying endeavors, or are unsure where you stand with your credit health, never fear. There are methods to improve and maintain your credit as you move toward buying a home. Make Timely Payments. Strategically Diversify Your Credit.

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Miller Samuel INC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kathleen Hays Presents: Central Bank Central: Miller Samuels’ Chief Sees Stubbornly High Mortgage Rates, Low Inventories The post Central Bank Central Video Podcast: Miller Samuels’ Chief Sees Stubbornly High Mortgage Rates, Low Inventories first appeared on Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants. housing market.

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McKissock

MAY 15, 2023

Thinking about starting an appraisal business? If you’re already a fully licensed and accredited real estate appraiser, chances are you have already been working with a more experienced appraiser. Depending on circumstances, the costs of starting an appraisal business can range from fairly high to very low.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2021

declared Nicholas Gerli, CEO of Reventure Consulting. We just went through one of the biggest housing booms in modern history,” said Jonathan Miller, a real estate appraiser at Miller Samuel who also produces housing market reports for Douglas Elliman. The event is exclusively for HW+ members, and you can go here to register.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2023

debt-to-income ratios); appraisal issues; missing documentation; employment verification; and undisclosed liabilities — “people taking out a car loan the day before they close on their mortgage.” Issues related to appraisals and income are the highest areas of repurchases across the groups that we work with,” Ludden added.

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Miller Samuel INC

DECEMBER 2, 2021

click to expand image] The post Listing Inventory Trends In The Time Of COVID first appeared on Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants. The Winter 2022 issue of Elliman Magazine was published this week and it is quite a beautiful publication.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Following a lengthy investigation, the Federal Housing Finance Agency says it has identified thousands of cases of “potential bias” in neighborhood descriptions written by appraisers and used in their home valuation process. Yet, allegations of appraisal bias continue to emerge. and Francois K.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Plus, we offer appraisals and field services through other Altisource’s lines of business, including insurance through CastleLine. HousingWire: What sets Trelix apart from other mortgage fulfillment services? That gives us the ability to offer a span of comprehensive proven product options throughout the entire loan lifecycle.

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Miller Samuel INC

MAY 1, 2021

Barry also posted the interview on his essential Big Picture blog: MiB: Jonathan Miller, Appraiser Extraordinaire in addition to the Bloomberg Masters In Business landing page. He previously interviewed me in 2014 , 2016 and 2020. I am always thrilled to be in the company of his never-ending incredible lineup of guests.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 28, 2022

Comps help sellers price their homes right, help buyers know how much to offer, and help appraisers estimate the value of a home. But comps are tricky – operating on a sliding scale according to the market at any given time – and they can be confusing. Source: (Nick Agee / Unsplash). What are comps in real estate?

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 10, 2024

Additionally, consulting with a professional appraiser specializing in real estate valuation can provide an accurate assessment based on location, size, condition, and recent market trends. Selling a home for the first time is a significant learning experience. Real Estate isn't something that homeowners can master in one transaction.

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Miller Samuel INC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The post Bloomberg's Masters in Business: Jonathan Miller on High Mortgage Rates first appeared on Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants. I joined my friend Barry Ritholtz of RWM and of The Big Picture on his Bloomberg Radio MIB podcast for the sixth time since 2014.

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Miller Samuel INC

JUNE 28, 2023

Suburbs first appeared on Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants. I had a nice conversation with Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso on WCBS Newsradio 880 on the state of the NYC commercial office market. It was a macro-level conversation that I thought you might find helpful.

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Miller Samuel INC

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We Are In A Housing Crisis first appeared on Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants. I got to join the gang at Bloomberg Surveillance on Tuesday morning. Always fun and smart. The post Bloomberg TV – Yes.

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Miller Samuel INC

JUNE 18, 2021

The post TV: Newsday Live: Hot Tips For a Hot Market: For Sellers first appeared on Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants. I had a fun conversation with Faith Jessie, journalist and anchor at Newsday, Maura McDermott, the real estate writer at Newsday, and Monica Balsan at Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty.

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Realty Biz

JULY 6, 2023

Closing costs typically include fees associated with loan origination, appraisal, title insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses. Closing costs typically include fees associated with loan origination, appraisal, title insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses. What Is a Seller Credit? Often these terms are used interchangeably.

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Miller Samuel INC

JULY 18, 2023

I joined Dennis Scully again on The Business of Home podcast: The Thursday Show: A real estate check-in with Jonathan Miller, why Gen Z loves dupes and more. A lot has happened since our previous conversation back in July 2022. Other than having quality issues with my microphone , I really enjoyed the conversation. It starts at the 25:22 mark.

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