Margaret Wylde

National Association of Realtors report analyzes international investment in existing homes in the U.S. Group cites 33.2% increase in buyers from other countries buying residential properties in the US between April 2024 and March 2025. https://lnkd.in/gaDFTwR2

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Steps for the creation of instant and affordable sophisticated housing market intelligence for Phoenix or Tucson, including Pivots and Charts using Magic Pro's superior market data and tools. Step 1 Export the file from Magic to Excel (This can be an entire Magic Pro data table or a table of results from a specific area of interest being identified by you in Magic Pro). Step 2 On the file, select the new pivot table option from the top Excel icon line Select the fields you want from the black screen on the right Select the chart table option and the table [s] you want, and you have done it and have sophisticated market uptodate and accurate intel in your hands. All without outside cost or assistance. For additional charts, move the last one out of the way Redo the selection process for a new chart (Use the icons at the top of the new Excel screen for the selections) We call this the Magic Pro 2-step.... see the sample below!

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Architect billings remain subdued as high rates and tariff uncertainty team up to slow projects down to a crawl. A couple of takeaways: 1. Geography is important! Billings are expanding in the South region, albeit very slowly. They are contracting elsewhere. 2. Multifamily (check out the Census permit data from this morning) and institutional billings are "strongest". Commercial remains weak since most architects are not seeing a lot of large data center work. Clearly the market is struggling and will continue to do until there is some clarity on the future path of rates and tariffs. Financially, this has created difficultly for architectural firms - more than half are saying negotiating fees is more challenging than two years ago.

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RECONSIDERATION OF VALUE : Byron Miller, SRA, AI-RRS - Appraisal Institute Vice President Nomination TO: Appraisal Institute Board of Directors RE: Request for Reconsideration of Value - Byron Miller VP Nomination Decision The Appraisal Institute Board's decision to REJECT the nomination of Byron Miller, SRA, AI-RRS, for the 2026 Vice President position represents a systematic undervaluation of qualified leadership that mirrors the same discriminatory practices we see in property appraisals. This Reconsideration of Value challenges that decision and demands transparency in the selection process. SUBJECT PROPERTY: BYRON MILLER'S QUALIFICATIONS Professional Credentials: SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) Designation AI-RRS (Appraisal Institute Review & Reporting Specialty) Evidence of Systematic Bias: The only logical explanation for rejecting Byron Miller's clearly qualified candidacy is the organization's resistance to meaningful diversity and inclusion - ironically making them inconsistent with their own stated "DEI initiatives." Not to mention its leadership in the Appraisal Development (Diversity) Initiative. Pattern Recognition: This decision follows a troubling pattern of: ·        Promising inclusion while practicing exclusion ·        Maintaining appearance of diversity without actual change ·        Rejecting qualified candidates who might challenge the status quo ·        Byron Miller represents exceptional value as a leader precisely because he possesses "too much character and class" - qualities that should command a premium, not a discount, in any ethical organization. ·        The Board's rejection of his candidacy appears to be the result of the same discriminatory mindset that has led to the racial wealth gap in property valuations. Just as we challenge biased appraisals through Reconsideration of Value, we now challenge this biased leadership decision. ·        Bottom Line: If the Appraisal Institute cannot recognize and properly value Byron Miller's qualifications, it raises serious questions about their ability to lead an industry responsible for fair and accurate valuations. ·        The organization's designations and relevance are being rapidly devalued. Byron Miller represents a path to restoration and credibility - if the Board has the wisdom to recognize true value when they see it.

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Use for your understanding. Use at your team’s sales meeting. Use with your clients. My staff’s compilation of popularly utilized infographics.

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The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors passed a Professional Standards Recommendation to clarify language in NAR Code of Ethics Standard of Practice 10-5. Read full special report here: https://lnkd.in/e57YzckP

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BIOS is establishing a global trade organization to unite modular, manufactured, and panelized housing innovators across borders. https://lnkd.in/ea_5-tVG Our mission is to create a collaborative ecosystem where factories, developers, and thought leaders work together to share resources, open new markets, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable, affordable housing solutions worldwide. By combining technology, transparency, and trust, BIOS empowers a new era of international housing trade that serves people, planet, and progress.

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Meet Your AppraisalU Professor: Solving the "Value Puzzle" Interested in our appraisal practicum? It’s time to meet the people behind the computer screen! From "punting pigs" to mastering the market, here is a look at your 101 instructor, Julie Molendorp Floyd, MNAA, CDEI's journey in the world of valuation. 📕 The Origin Story What was your very first property, and do you remember any 'rookie mistakes'? "I honestly don't remember the specific house, but I’ll never forget the preparation. My brother took me to Home Depot and bought me my first kit: a tape measure, a clipboard, and a pack of mechanical pencils. His golden rule? 'Never use pens—they’ll run in the rain.' He wasn't wrong!" Most people fall into appraisal by accident. What was your 'aha!' moment? "Day one. Those first few inspections were fascinating. I remember turning up my nose at some decor, and my brother had to chastise me: 'It doesn't matter if we like it; it matters what the market thinks.' Right then, I was hooked on solving the 'value puzzle.'" 🏠 In the Field The strangest thing you’ve ever encountered during an inspection? "A big, black, hairy PIG! It galloped at me at full speed. In a moment of pure survival instinct, I think I might have punted it like a pigskin football..." One 'old school' habit you refuse to give up? "Personal contact. Even with all the new technology and AI sources at our fingertips, sometimes you just need to talk to a human being to truly understand a property." 💡 Wisdom for the Practicum If you weren’t an appraiser, what would you be doing? "I’d be in the classroom! Both of my degrees are in Education, and I spent five years teaching in public schools before finding my way to appraisal." What’s the best advice you ever received from a mentor? "I tell my students two things: An appraisal is a risk management tool. Your client needs the good, the bad, and the ugly. You might be the smartest person in the room, but if your client can’t understand your report and conclusions, you didn’t do your job." ⚡ Quick Hits Fuel of choice: "Morning coffee is a must. If it’s a long day? A Celsius in the afternoon to power through." Your favorite architectural style to appraise? "Old Craftsman-style bungalows. I’m a total sucker for old houses with lots of original woodwork." Thanks, Julie! The mission is clear: helping you see beyond the "decor" and find the true market value. Interested in learning more about AppraisalU? Check out our website: https://lnkd.in/gMmD7k4Z While you are there, register for our next info session to be entered for a chance to win a Qualifying Education package! #RealEstateAppraisal #AppraisalPracticum #FutureAppraiser #CareerGrowth

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Shaping vibrant, resilient places requires vision and confidence. Our teams bring ambitious goals to life through data‑driven plans, effective policy design, and advanced digital tools. We enable smarter, faster decisions and unlock long‑term economic and social value – guiding everything from feasibility and funding to zoning and stakeholder engagement. Explore how we turn ambition into action:  https://lnkd.in/exWC8buG   #WeAreWSP

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HUD’s Moving to Work demonstration program exempts public housing agencies (PHAs) from certain voucher and public housing rules, giving them flexibility to fund innovative, locally tailored strategies to meet community housing needs. PHAs nationwide have used the flexibility to incentivize landlord participation in the voucher program, promote self-sufficiency, and reform the inspection process. These successes build a playbook of best practices that other PHAs can replicate to better serve low-income households.      The bipartisan #ROADtoHousingAct (Sec. 504) authorizes a new Moving to Work cohort to test additional strategies under clear eligibility and reporting requirements. By empowering PHAs to design their own solutions, this provision helps scale effective innovations nationwide. Sens. Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren

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With federal public housing funding shrinking, Cambridge used every tool available—and created a roadmap for others: ✔️ RAD + Section 18 = higher subsidies pegged to fair market rent ✔️ MTW = the flexibility to direct funds where needed ✔️ LIHTC = major capital leverage ✔️ ARRA = early stimulus dollars to kick-start work The result? 2,345 upgraded units, improved energy efficiency, new community spaces, and 200+ new deeply affordable units. Explore how they did it ➜ https://bit.ly/4pTziJl #HousingFinance #RAD #Section18 #MTW #LIHTC

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Unlocking permanently affordable housing just got easier. CDF and National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) have launched the Catalog of Shared Equity Housing Models—a clear, practical guide to co‑ops, community land trusts, resident ownership, and more. Real examples. Actionable insights. Community‑driven solutions. Download this new resource at https://lnkd.in/e3MQrXRC.

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This catalogue of co‑op and CLT models is a great resource for people pursuing affordable housing. It brings together practical examples and shared equity approaches that show how community ownership can deliver secure, long‑term homes. A valuable resource for the growing movement to expand co‑operative and community‑led housing in Australia.

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Cooperative Development Foundation just released the new Catalog of Shared Equity Housing Models, including Mixed-Income Neighborhood Trusts (MINTs) as a model for advancing housing affordability through shared ownership. It's great to see the work of the MINTs among so many peers advancing this work together.

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just dropped FHA MIP to the lowest allowable rate — 25bps for all sections of the act including the 223(f) and 221(d)(4) programs. This change means: ● Simpler qualifications ● Higher loan proceeds ● Faster closings ● No more Green MIP compliance hurdles Whether you're financing affordable, green, or market-rate housing, the savings are real, and the timing couldn’t be better. Let Walker & Dunlop help you optimize your next deal. Contact our HUD experts today: https://bit.ly/4llUVz3 #MultifamilyFinance #AffordableHousing #HUDLoans #WDInsights #CRE #WalkerDunlop

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🏡 Preserving affordable housing starts with the right tools. Whether you're planning a preservation strategy or identifying at-risk properties, these three free resources can help housing agencies take action: 📊 National Housing Preservation Database (NHPD) 🔍 Affordable Housing Preservation Toolkit 📍 PAHRC’s Location Affordability App Each tool offers data-driven insights to help you assess local housing needs, target investment, and advocate for long-term affordability. 📖 Explore all three resources in our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q03l5H430 #AffordableHousing #Preservation #HousingTools #HousingData #PHA #HAIGroup #PAHRC #NHPD #HousingResources

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The National Association of Realtors® is applauding the new AI Action Plan from the Trump administration, which highlights smart permitting and land use strategies that could help tackle the nation's housing supply crisis. NAR is calling attention to how tech-forward policies can unlock growth in both real estate infrastructure and housing development — positioning housing as essential to America’s economic future. Read more about the AI Action Plan and its potential impact: https://hubs.li/Q03DFYLQ0 #NAR #HousingSupply #Realtors #NetworkLandTitleAgency

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