Nora King and Company

03/10/2023

Here we go! Get ready.

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed Friday morning after a stunning 48 hours in which its capital crisis set off fears of a meltdown across the banking industry.

02/09/2023

Are you paying too much in property taxes? Why do you need an appraiser for a tax appeal? Because in a tax appeal they can provide an independent, professional assessment of a property's value. This information is critical in determining a fair property tax assessment. The appraiser will consider factors such as the property's location, size, condition, age, and any upgrades or renovations, as well as recent sales data for similar properties in the area.

The appraiser's report can be used as evidence in the tax appeal process to support the property owner's argument that the assessed value is too high and should be reduced. The report can also help the local tax authority understand the market conditions and how they impact the value of the property. Having an appraiser involved in the tax appeal process can help ensure that the final assessment is fair, accurate, and based on the best available evidence.

05/06/2022

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/05/feds-propose-first-major-revamp-to-fair-housing-rules-since-1995.html

The changes would tailor the Community Reinvestment Act's approach to making sure banks are not engaging in "redlining."

02/22/2022

https://propertyonion.com/education/foreclosure-predictions-for-2022/

Let’s get that crystal ball out for one last dust down in 2021 and talk about foreclosure predictions for 2022. The 2021 real estate market has been skyrocketing due to a pandemic-fueled buying frenzy, which has severely depleted inventory. However, a possible post-pandemic return to more normal l...

02/21/2022

Here we go. The market will be changing.

While they are still well below pre-pandemic numbers, foreclosure filings are on track to...

08/11/2021

https://fortune.com/2021/08/09/us-housing-market-home-prices-seasonal-inventory-covid/?queryly=related_article

Don't mistake the current slowdown for the start of a housing crash. Instead, the industry sees recent softening as a return to normal.

07/12/2021

The market is overinflated and buyers just need to wait. It is quieting down.

Many buyers are dropping out of the market and opting not to buy now. Faced with all cash offers they can't match and a feeding frenzy on each house they visit, they are putting their home search on ice and reevaluating their home buying options.

04/12/2021

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hurts-home-appraisal-6-common-110000217.html

Not only does the house you’re selling have a fresh coat of paint; you changed out the light fixtures in the bathroom and upgraded the stove, too. But is it enough to impress the home appraiser who’s come to...

04/30/2020

Let's talk pandemic retail... Retailers have stopped paying rent. Landlords are scrambling. Lenders are looking to restructure the loans. Towns & Cities need...

04/22/2020

A lot of people are thinking about asking for forgiveness on their mortgage payments; however, there are some things that may need to be considered before taking that step. In this video we are talking about the choices you may have as a borrower.

A lot of people are thinking about asking for forgiveness on their mortgage payments; however, there are some things that may need to be considered before ta...

04/20/2020

Appraising in the 2020 pandemic.