Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Even in a non-disclosure state, sale prices are listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and most real estate professionals are registered with their state’s MLS to gain access to this essential tool of the trade. Online real estate platforms, local newspapers, and real estate blogs are valuable sources of information.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released an analysis showing that appraisal values are more likely to fall below the contracted sale price of a home in census tracts with a higher share of Black and Latino households, resulting in an appraisal gap. Analysis was conducted on appraisals for the purchase of a single family one-unit home.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” Popular tools include Synapse by Spark, Solomon Adjustment Calculator, and Redstone by Bradford Technologies. Read the full survey results below.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the different factors that determine the size of a dumpster needed for a kitchen demo and remodel project, provide recommendations to get a 6-yard dumpster and explain how to choose a reputable commercial dumpster rental company. And thank you dear reader for visiting the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 3, 2023

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? McKissock Survey Excerpts: Here’s a tally of the most popular answers—tools that were either selected or written in by multiple respondents. Don’t miss the appraisers’ comments! Appraising vs. the Public Good? It is a Very Special Place.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Every year, new commercial real estate investment blogs and podcasts are started and books published. As a top commercial real estate company in Columbus, Ohio , our expert CRE team frequently reviews various CRE blogs, books, and podcasts to ensure we stay at the top of our game. The Robert Weiler Company Blog. CREtech Blog.

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Real Quantum

OCTOBER 31, 2022

LIVE WEBINAR | Commercial Appraiser Tech Tools Update. McKissock published their Appraisal Income Guide in 2019 where they reported appraisers who adopt new technology tools earned over $44,000 more per year than appraisers who did not. Communication tools (voice, video, email, messaging).

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Appraiserblogs

MARCH 11, 2022

Money may have been used to buy influence and promote the current anti-appraiser narrative being embraced by key public servants in the executive and legislative branches. TOOL MAY HELP APPRAISERS CONNECT DOTS TO UNRELENTING CHARACTER ATTACKS It’s reminiscent of a practice pioneered by Texas savings-and-loan kingpin Tom Gaubert in the 1980s.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

In one Facebook group the other day, (yes, I’m back on Facebook ) one member mentioned they feel that a person who scans a property to provide an appraiser with a floor plan should be licensed. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. What do you think?

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 23, 2024

“FNMA’s collateral underwriter tool has a line item adjustment it makes on every comparable called Census Block Grid.” The underwriter revealed that the tool uses a ‘Census Block Grid’ adjustment (CBG) to evaluate comparable property values. Related Posts: The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining?

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Appraisal Today

JULY 14, 2023

What tool do you prefer to use when measuring a house? Recent Appraisal Buzz survey Measuring tape – over half Laser – less than half Guesstimate – a few, but way too many! Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!!

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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. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Fannie Mae also included efforts to “modernize” appraisals in its equity plans.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

An ‘unwelcome surprise’ A CFPB blog post on Friday states that families closing a mortgage “often get an unwelcome surprise: closing costs that all too often are full of junk fees.” According to the CFPB, one measure of closing costs is total loan costs, which includes title insurance, credit report, appraisal, and origination.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

Then I began to see their videos as well as videos of fellow appraisers who have posted things about this service. I am a huge fan of using technology when appraising properties. Enter the next new and cool tool. Before we talk about this new tool, let me share an experience I recently had. Remember them? SOMETHING NEW.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

However, there are six other types of real estate transactions that you need to know about so you can specify these sale types in your appraisal report as they can affect the market value of the property. For appraisals required to be Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) compliant, you must indicate the type of sale for the transaction.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 19, 2024

It attempted, in vain, to obtain detailed information about the government-sponsored twins’ valuation algorithms – tools that have replaced many home appraisals in the Old-Line State and resulted, some contend, in a feedback loop and run-up in home prices. The post Fannie Mae to Maryland: DROP DEAD appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraiserblogs

APRIL 1, 2022

The blame game against appraisers is continuing the fast and furious start, evidenced by the PAVE report. A synopsis is in the link: PAVE task force delivers plan on appraisal bias – Lexology Key info from the PAVE report. The post PAVE May Pave Over Appraisers appeared on Appraisers Blogs. Dear ASC: Details.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 13, 2023

Thank you so much for continuing to read articles from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! www.homevaluestories.libsyn.com I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers. – APPRAISAL TODAY How Close is Close Enough?

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Real Quantum

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Commercial Appraiser Tech Tools Update – Webinar Recap McKissock published their Appraisal Income Guide in 2019 reporting that appraisers who adopt new technology tools earned over $44,000 more per year than appraisers who did not. They hosted an appraiser tech tools update.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Use the above tips and tools to help guide your path to startup success in The Buckeye State. This article is brought to you by the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Here’s a little something from my friend and appraiser Phil Crawford. You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . Impressive!

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It’s a great basic tool but falls well short of solving the real estate industry’s square footage problems. The first problem is that mandating ANSI for all appraisers may be a good first step, but fixing the whole problem requires two additional. Every week I talk to appraisers in different…. appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

He originally wrote an article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog, back in July, entitled “4 Home Repairs You Need to Hand Over to a Professional” I hope you find his new article to be helpful! Here are some ideas to inspire you, brought to you courtesy of the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. System Upgrades.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Check out these resources from Cleveland Appraisal Blog regarding virtual tools for all of your real estate needs! However, with so many user-friendly virtual tools available, COVID-19 doesn’t have to hold you back from putting down an offer! . You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

My appraiser compadre and fellow blogger Ryan Lundquist, at the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, wrote an excellent piece this week on the situation with Zillow. I regularly work for investors who hire me to appraise a home they are interested in buying. In my view, Zestimates are a toy, not a tool for making serious decisions.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As a certified residential appraiser, I can tell you that while some of the things noted in this report can decrease value, they may not, so take these points with a grain of salt. Betty is not an appraiser. Therefore, while preparing for a home appraisal it’s important to work on improving your home’s exterior.

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DW Slater Company

JUNE 2, 2021

What are appraisers to do? Appraisers are working harder than ever. The demand for appraisal services is great and in the current market conditions, it can be difficult. Appraisers can determine a market condition adjustment based on time (also known as a time adjustment). Tool for Appraisers.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 16, 2021

BLOG VIEW: When lenders go to market in search of new technologies, they take with them a laundry list of requirements that includes functionality, integrations and other capabilities. They’re looking for tools that check all the boxes, including the box labeled “innovative.”.

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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. For many years I appraised in the nearby city of Berkeley, CA. Worth reading. A good summary. Many people don’t like them.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 16, 2023

At the heart of Fannie Mae’s valuation system is a tool that shunts a subset of the millions of loans purchased by the mortgage giant each year into a “high risk” pool. A lot of appraisers feel that way.… If analysts don’t write enough defects on those files, they get hammered. We the People.

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DataMaster

JUNE 15, 2023

Note: This blog post about short-term rentals was originally posted on Class Valuation’s site on May 11, 2022. What do short-term rentals mean for appraisers? Lenders and clients will be looking for an appraisal to secure a loan on the STR. The best tool to determine an estimate for an STR is AirDNA.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The desktop appraisals are not necessarily more reliable, which could become an adverse issue for appraisers in the future… Appraisers, we learned about this late on Monday, Oct. the desktop appraisals) put in place for appraisers after COVID-19 hit, have ended. 18, 2021: Sandra L.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

Satellite imagery is a fantastic tool that can help see what is around a property. Additionally, smells cannot be detected with online tools. I’ve appraised many thousands of homes over the years. By the way, appraisers are looking for things readily observable. However, it is not the same as being there in person.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Consumers Can Benefit From A Tech-Savvy Appraiser. The appraisal profession is one area that has benefited from advances in technology. We have been able to leverage this technology which is important because most appraisal companies consist of only 1-2 people. Hardware Being Used by Appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Sopranos – Lupertazzi’s Rough Up Appraiser To watch, click the video above. Members of the Lupertazzi Crime Family rough up an appraiser who is involved with Tony’s HUD scam. I will never forget “I’m only the appraiser!” Therefore, the appraisal industry must begin to push back.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

AVM’S ARE GREAT MARKETING TOOLS. Zillow, one of the most wide-known AVM’s has stated that their values are not to be considered as appraisals. AVM’s are marketing tools. I have used some of this information in my appraisal work. An appraiser provides their opinion, based upon what they see.

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