Do appraisers deduct value if there are concessions?
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
16h ago
It’s been a heated week of conversation in light of the NAR lawsuit, and one part that feels misunderstood or even controversial is how appraisers might handle concessions ahead. Let’s talk about it. Any thoughts? UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 4/11/24 Lindsay Carlisle Event (private) 4/25/24 HomeSmart iCare Realty (details TBA) 4/26/24 Prime Real Estate (private) 5/9/24 […] The post Do appraisers deduct value if there are concessions? first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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Some things on my mind about the NAR lawsuit
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
1w ago
Everyone is talking about the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit settlement, and I have a few thoughts too. It’s important to cultivate objectivity and keep some things in mind about buyers, sellers, and concessions. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 3/21/24 2024 Market Update for Brent Gove Team (big event free) 3/26/24 Orangevale MLS meeting 9am 4/11/24 […] The post Some things on my mind about the NAR lawsuit first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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The housing market is like nachos
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
2w ago
I heard the best description of the market this week. It made me chuckle, and I hope you like it too. I mean, how can you go wrong when relating the housing market to nachos? I also have some emerging trends to talk about below. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 3/19/24 WCR Gold Country (details here) 3/21/24 2024 […] The post The housing market is like nachos first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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Is it a problem to remove all bathtubs in a house?
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
1M ago
I’ve been asked this question twice this week. Is it a problem to remove the tubs from each bathroom? People planning a remodel asked if it was a big deal or not to only have a walk-in shower in each bathroom. Here are my thoughts, and I really want to hear from you too. Anything […] The post Is it a problem to remove all bathtubs in a house? first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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Things I’ve learned after 15 years of blogging
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
1M ago
Today my blog turns 15 years old. And blog years are sort of like dog years, so my blog is basically super old and wearing Depends now. Anyway, today I want to share some things I’ve learned along the way about content and life. And I know it sounds cheesy, but the best thing to […] The post Things I’ve learned after 15 years of blogging first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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The challenge of pulling comps in 2024
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
1M ago
Pulling comps in 2024 is tough. Think about it this way. If we have 40% fewer sales happening, that means there are 40% fewer comps. Yikes. Let’s talk about this. I also have some market recap visuals to unpack what’s been happening in 2024 so far. UPCOMING SPEAKING GIGS: 2/19/24 Matt the Mortgage Guy YouTube […] The post The challenge of pulling comps in 2024 first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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The tiny but growing trend of assuming the loan
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
1M ago
Look, assumable loans are basically eye candy in real estate because they’re so rare, but they’re actually starting to happen more. So, let’s talk about it. This post won’t go into details about requirements or how the process works, but I want to highlight this tiny but growing trend in the Sacramento region. UPCOMING SPEAKING […] The post The tiny but growing trend of assuming the loan first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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Are sellers finally starting to thaw out?
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
2M ago
Frozen. Stuck in place. Not moving. That pretty much describes sellers. But in 2024 there’s a flicker of hope as sellers have thawed out just a bit. I’ll explain what I mean below, and I suspect many markets around the country are experiencing a similar trend. Any thoughts? UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 01/31/24 Joel Wright […] The post Are sellers finally starting to thaw out? first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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The housing market has 80s vibes
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
2M ago
The housing market has 80s vibes. The 90s are back for clothing, but it’s the early 1980s when it comes to housing narratives. Today, I want to show some headlines from over forty years ago, and I’d love to hear your take. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 01/31/24 Joel Wright & Mike Gobbi Event 9am (on […] The post The housing market has 80s vibes first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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The spring housing market is waking up & random stats
Sacramento Appraisal Blog
by Ryan Lundquist
2M ago
The spring market is awake. Today I want to talk about some trends I’m seeing, debunk a myth, and share some super random stats involving pickleball, Starbucks, and other stuff (sorry). Haha. UPCOMING (PUBLIC) SPEAKING GIGS: 01/31/24 Joel Wright & Mike Gobbi Event 9am (on Zoom here) 02/01/24 Gateway Event (private) 2/09/24 PCAR WCR Event […] The post The spring housing market is waking up & random stats first appeared on Sacramento Appraisal Blog ..read more
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