NAR: 5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know
When can agents talk to an appraiser? What can they say? What if an appraisal and purchase price don’t match? Realtors talked to appraisers at NAR’s recent meetings.
Condo Q&A: Can We Hold a Special Election?
Also: Property insurance costs skyrocketed. Is it OK for the board to take out a loan from the roof reserve? And is a clubhouse bathroom upgrade a “material alteration”?
Paint the Town Red. Or Blue. Or Any Color You Can Find
Summer remodelers and builders face another supply-line caused problem this summer: A paint shortage. Paint firms expect a temporary 6%-40% price increase.
Homeowners Want to List – but They Fear What Comes Next
Many owners would love to get top dollar for their home, but they weigh that perk against the downside – buying another home – and fears outweigh their desire to list.
You Can’t Stop Storms but You Can Minimize Damage
After a hurricane, there’s nothing worse than homeowners’ sentences that start, “I should have …” An hour preparing now can minimize bigger troubles later.
When Will Buyers Again See Foreclosures Listed for Sale?
The question is simple – the answer not so much. CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) wants to wait until 2022. A request for rule comments, however, received a range of suggestions. And as a practical matter, can lenders handle thousands of foreclosures all at once?