Measure Up Appraisal and Consulting

11/19/2021

Good afternoon everybody! We have some exciting announcements coming by the end of the year, but first, I'd like to announce that WE ARE HIRING! Our next class of trainees will start January 2022. We're looking for people who are analytical, detail oriented, and passionate about real estate.

If that matches anybody you know, send a message to my personal account Michael Taylor or call/text me at 832-791-1972.
Thank you and have a great day!

04/15/2021

I'm going live in our realtors-only private Facebook group at 4PM to discuss the market and how we handle multiple offers. We have a growing community where realtors can ask any question without being judged. Private message me if you're a realtor and would like access!

03/19/2021

We need more affordable houses. I wonder if this could be part of the solution!

Developers in Southern California are building what they say will be the first 3D-printed zero net energy neighborhood in the United States.

03/17/2021

I’ve had a lot of problems with new construction appraisals lately. It’s hard to justify 10%+ of increased construction costs in the past few months with appreciation in the market. One builder told me her management won’t let her sell any houses right now because they’re concerned they will end up losing money by the time the houses will be completed in 4-6 months.

http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/03162021_nahb_builder_confidence.asp?fbclid=IwAR1DQLx5YITxC7VzsLUr-z62630BE-xXaYflP-uCINVdmULk8sd5ezj3Oyw

Escalating costs took a toll on builder confidence this month. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said its Housing Market Index dipped two points from its February level. At 82 it is down 8 points from the all-time high it established last November...

03/15/2021

Pretty much sums it up! Credit to my good friend Blaine.

03/11/2021

Awesome! Hard to find comps...

Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for new images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this pricey Houston pad on the market.

02/17/2021

Stay strong, Houston! Helpful Twitter accounts we're following for weather and power updates:
https://twitter.com/CNPalerts
https://twitter.com/ERCOT_ISO
https://twitter.com/SpaceCityWX
https://twitter.com/SylvesterTurner

Please, and I mean this sincerely, reach out to us if we can help in any way. Always here to help our neighbors.

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02/13/2021

The policy on forbearance is delaying foreclosures for now, but the trend is worrisome for the future.

Active forbearances continue rising to new heights as again this week, the number of mortgages in ac...

02/09/2021

My favorite part of this article is the "spoiler"-
"The housing market is expected to remain hot, but the frenzy that was a hallmark of the majority of 2020 is likely to die down."

We are not seeing a rise in inventory in most market areas that we cover. Applying simple supply/demand economics, this means prices will most likely continue to increase until there is a rise in inventory.

Don't worry, we'll keep you posted if we see any changes!

Now as the vaccines are being rolled out, home buyers and sellers are eager to take real estate's temperature. Will prices cool? Will cities come back?

01/28/2021

Great, quick breakdown of the 4 types of lenders from Jason Higham at Cherry Creek Mortgage.

There are several types of mortgage lenders out there. In the video, I'll explain the differences so you can make an informed decision when buying a home.

12/17/2020

Lot of takeaways from this one. Here are 3:
1) Appraisers are REALTORS (I don't know how to do the trademark symbol)
2) We want to communicate with you! When I'm doing a difficult property, I call everyone... the listing agent, the buyer's agent, and active agents in the market to gain insight. We want to help and do the best job possible!
3) Appraiser numbers are declining. Most are 55+, and we need young blood to re-populate the industry. We currently have 1 trainee and are planning on hiring 2 more within the next 6 months.

National appraisal organizations are developing training to prevent unconscious bias in valuations. Several groups have recently committed to a review of their code of ethics and governing documents to ensure that they firmly address bias and discrimination issues among protected classes.