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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

Cosmetic repairs Examples MPR repairs Examples Conditions that require inspection Examples To read more, click here My comments: If you do FHA appraisals, read this blog post. A three-year renovation, ending in 2009, converted the upper floors into the 7,000-square-foot penthouse. Remember, we rarely get to inspect comparables.

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IS THE HOUSING MARKET HEADED FOR A CRASH?

Will Springer Realtor

Flood of buyers – As I noted last month , Millennials will fuel this housing market for at least a decade to come as about 4.5 market during the pandemic – and there is great anticipation for strong demand. The home, which apparently was never occupied since the building opened in 2009, comes with five deeded parking spaces.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. My Comments on Market Changes. No inspections or appraisals? YOU MUST KNOW YOUR MARKET TRENDS. USPAP and the Contract. How many offers.

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CubiCasa – Home Measurement From Inside A House

Appraisal Today

They ended up converting the assignment to a traditional type of appraisal so that I could just make the inspection myself. The housing market has shifted. Excerpt: How I’m describing the market: Overall, the market still feels elevated in that we are seeing a higher-than-normal amount of competition.

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What Is a Foreclosure and How Does it Work?

Quicken Loans

Foreclosure purchases thrived in 2009-2010 when a recession-battered housing market hit its peak foreclosure rate. When you buy a home at auction, you’re typically purchasing the home “as is” without an inspection or an appraisal. In some cases, the bank conducts an inspection after taking back the home.