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The Appraisal World is changing, as is UAD and the URAR

McKissock

The mortgage appraisal forms we use today were designed in 2005 using technology and mortgage processes in place at the time. Consider all the technological advances since 2005: Apple released the iPhone, the first touchscreen smartphone. What exactly does this mean?

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Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why

Appraisal Today

Retrospective appraisals, drive-by (exterior inspection) appraisals, and valuations from plans and specifications, are all valuation assignments where an appraiser develops an appraisal opinion without personally inspecting the property. Why Doesn’t Anyone Want Tulsa’s Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home? baths, 14,450 sq.ft.,

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

His law practice is dedicated to valuation issues. I am so glad I quit doing residential lender appraisals in 2005! = Rare Pair of Rock Homes in Palm Springs for Less Than $750K each Excerpts: Two rustic homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA, were designed by an overlooked maestro of 1920s organic architecture. percent from 13.3

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What is Your Appraiser Level? Why Does It Make a Difference?

Appraisal Today

In 2005 I finally quit all residential lender work due to the huge ups and downs in business. Under-Valuations Unrelated to Racial Bias Exploring Alternative Explanations for Appraisal Under-Valuation A critique of FHFA, Brookings, and Freddie Mac reports on Racial Bias. They also fail to note the size of these under-valuations.

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Appraisers: How to Spend Less Time on Email

Appraisal Today

Only check email twice a day, at designated times. I quit doing residential lender appraisals in 2005. I addressed some of the details of what I’m seeing in the most recent issue of the Appraisal Institute’s Valuation magazine. Peter wrote the article for Valuation Magazine, but their online version is difficult to read.

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Appraisal Profession Dying?

Appraisal Today

people who think technology is the golden spoon to accurate valuations. I quit doing residential lender appraisals in 2005. Your designated bath house is a short stroll away and is complete with a flushing toilet and hot shower for washing up. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 5.50