Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

By now, most appraisers are aware that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) have embarked on a complete overhaul of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD). These codes, or language, make sense to appraisers but confuse uninitiated readers of our reports. It all starts with the standard appraisal forms used in the mortgage process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Ultimately, every homebuyer prospect, every contract and every negotiation is different, but your value should be consistent for all situations and clients. In today’s market, having a preapproval, at the minimum, is a must. With a changing market, home inspections are now becoming a secondary point of negotiation.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. For example, an appraiser will check the condition of the walls, roof, floors and the structure’s overall integrity.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage announced several new initiatives at the AIME Fuse conference on Saturday. In a keynote session about the future of mortgage, UWM CEO Mat Ishbia previewed Bolt, an underwriting system that he said would enable brokers to underwrite a loan in 15 minutes or less, which will go live on Monday, Sept.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The housing market was hotter than ever last year, with pandemic-driven demand boosting home sales to their highest level in 14 years. There’s too little supply and too high a demand, a predicament that’s disrupted the housing and appraisal industries. The appraisal industry faced a shortage of appraisers during the hot housing market.

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Miller Samuel

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Over the years, I have bantered with the Espinal Adler Team (Marie Espinal and Jeff Adler) at Douglas Elliman Real Estate about the market which has been invaluable for on the ground intel. I hope you find that this apple was fully peeled: Jonathan Miller’s Market Outlook. And, in-turn, when the market falls, it will fall forever.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

The housing market has seen many changes over the past couple of years, some as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and some from the rapid changes in the economy. With an increasingly competitive market for buyers, many homebuyers have taken new steps to secure a successful offer.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Home appraisals are the perfect way to get an accurate measure of your house’s value. Now if you want to gain approval for a mortgage, you are going to need a good home appraisal. From the seller right down to the buyer, an experienced real estate appraiser is an essential part of the overall home purchasing process.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Home appraisals are the perfect way to get an accurate measure of your house’s value. Now if you want to gain approval for a mortgage, you are going to need a good home appraisal. From the seller right down to the buyer, an experienced real estate appraiser is an essential part of the overall home purchasing process.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

Even amid the current appraisal shortage and challenges within the housing industry, PCV Murcor helps move the appraisal process forward by creating a service-first culture while also mitigating risk and compliance exposure. Appraisal shortage. We draw on these differences, what we’ve experienced, and how we think.”.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

When we started, the idea was to obtain exterior photos as fast as possible, at a time when Uber, Lyft and marketing technology was advancing, and anyone with a smartphone could get exterior photos,” said Tomaszewski, who worked to turn his idea into ProxyPics. It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

COVID-19 brought many changes to the housing industry as stay-at-home orders forced companies in the space to re-think the mortgage process. But not everyone was happy with the news that desktop appraisals would now be a permanent option, and some appraisers have been hesitant to get onboard.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully. Understanding the Roles: Agents and Appraisers: Real estate agents bring their expertise in marketing and negotiations, while appraisers provide impartial and accurate property valuations.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal Home appraisals. They can keep buyers up at night after going under contract on a home. With competitive bidding wars and home selling for large percentages over the asking price, it's no wonder everyone is concerned about the home appraisal. How much does a Home Appraisal Cost?

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 21, 2023

A Look at How Market Trends are used in the Real Estate Appraisal Process The real estate market is constantly changing, and market trends play a crucial role in helping an appraiser determine property values. A real estate appraisal is a process of determining the market value of a property.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

At the least we ought to describe the market as showing a downward seasonal shift, though it’s possible we can call this a downward cycle if the trend persists over time. Will we see smaller homes more often as first-time buyers flood the market? Markets are changing in many areas, but are complicated by price range, size, etc.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Home appraisals are the perfect way to get an accurate measure of your house’s value. Now if you want to gain approval for a mortgage, you are going to need a good home appraisal. From the seller right down to the buyer, an experienced real estate appraiser is an essential part of the overall home purchasing process.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It’s important to understand that collaboration does not mean that both parties must work together so that the deal closes at the contract price no matter what. While agents and appraisers cannot discuss value we can talk about the property and why they may have priced it at what they did.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. According to Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plan, it could be the expansion of automated valuation models.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

The gap between appraisal and what buyers are willing to pay in one of the wildest real estate markets in modern history has created friction between agents, lenders and appraisers working under stressful conditions. The post The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country appeared first on HousingWire.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

I always do market conditions adjustments (or explain why not) and for views and other factors that significantly add to value. I have never used any of the appraisal software listed above. Not for a number, but about marketability. I see what happens when they do nothing: a lower sales price and reduced marketability.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Appraisers must, therefore, frame their response within the matrix of avoiding any of any and all types of biases, not merely racial biases. baths, 5,550 sq.ft.,

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs): When homeowners apply for HELOCs, lenders may request desktop appraisals to ascertain the property’s value and determine the credit limit without requiring a full appraisal. Managing Investments: For investors who own multiple properties, desktop appraisals provide rapid updates on property values.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Gotta keep that money coming into the Appraisal Foundation, I guess… I really hated the classes when there was not much to say except a rehash of the past. It was my favorite class as we could focus on issues in our current market. Of course, now there is appraiser discrimination, the current hot topic.

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East Coast Appraisal

JUNE 10, 2022

Most buyers opt to finance the purchase of a home through a mortgage lender. Lenders will usually require an appraisal to determine the value of the property before approving a mortgage loan. It is possible for the appraisal price of a property to be lower than the agreed-upon purchase price between buyer and seller.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches Excerpts: Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. However, these restrictions may also limit modifications, potentially affecting the property’s market appeal. ” 5.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

What is a Mortgage Appraisal? A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Lenders, including banks and mortgage companies, require an appraisal to justify the loan they are making. Who is the Appraisal for? Appraisal vs Home Inspection.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. We’ve found five glorious examples of glass houses on the market right now.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! On Friday, NAR put out a notice asking appraisal members in the affected areas to alert their non-member colleagues.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Fannie: Words and Phrases in Appraisals Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Markets hate uncertainty. I had never looked at appraisal downturns this way. Or hit the reply button.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. Very few AMC appraisers today want to do the marketing required or learn how to do them.

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Realvals

JULY 27, 2022

As a real estate appraiser in California, I often hear this question, and the answer is almost always the same. It’s the client who pays for the home appraisal. Home appraisal process. The home appraisal process will differ depending on what you need the appraisal for. Private Appraisal.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property By McKissock Excerpts: The presence of an additional living unit can complicate the appraisal process. It may make it difficult for you, the appraiser, to know how to classify the subject property. Another tricky HBU issue in California!

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

2024 USPAP For Appraisers Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Streamline my appraisal process (10%) Plus 3 more To read more, Click Here My comments: Interesting stats!

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 27, 2022

Do Buyers Have a Leg Up In Today’s Market? The smell of a market shift is in the air but what does this mean for the average buyer? The steep rise in home prices, and the market’s competitive nature, have tested the resolve of buyers. After all, a higher interest rate will result in a higher mortgage payment.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Spend hours writing volumes of supporting documentation to justify the market value of a property you already decided on when you pulled into the driveway. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMC fees, Real estate forecast, Google Business Profile, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. Lenders require a home appraisal before they’ll provide a loan, for the simple reason that the home serves as collateral for your mortgage. What appraisers do. Appeal the appraisal. But never fear.

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