Genworth MI Blog

JULY 16, 2020

Recently, Desktop and Drive-by appraisals (no interior inspection by the appraiser) temporarily replaced some interior inspection appraisals as a necessary response to health risks and quarantine orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Download interior pictures from the internet depicting a better house.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Many appraisers report that they’d like to spend less time on email. Here are seven things you can do to spend less time on email and more time on appraisal reports. Only check email twice a day, at designated times. Free Guide: Download your free copy of our Appraisal License Upgrade Guide. Set clear expectations.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 15, 2022

Debate on Appraising Short-Term Rentals. Excerpt: What can appraisers learn when it comes to short-term and long-term rentals? What role does an appraiser take when sorting between the two? What can appraisers learn when it comes to short-term and long-term rentals? I have been a commercial appraiser for over 40 years.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Looking for ways to compete in the appraisal industry? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What differentiates you from other real estate appraisers?” Read the responses below to learn how 75+ individual appraisers stand out from the competition. Approach to the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Exam Prep: The Basic Prelicensing package features three e-books and a course manual designed to help you retain essential real estate concepts and prepare for the state exam. And Exam Prep Plus includes 40 hours a month of Live Q&A with local instructors for a personal, guided approach.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sins of the Past Are Back to Haunt Appraisers. Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals. Excerpts: In the recent past, when appraisers were swamped. Even with the Collateral Underwriter program review, appraisers were overwhelmed. Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. .

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

Before you buy a home or refinance a mortgage, your property will most likely need to go through the appraisal process. During an appraisal, a professional will evaluate your home’s condition, how much similar homes have sold for recently and the overall market to determine the value of your home. Home Inspection.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 20, 2022

Excerpts: I called the listing agent on the property I was to appraise and asked if they knew how an appraiser might go about obtaining a floor plan (for my desktop appraisal). They ended up converting the assignment to a traditional type of appraisal so that I could just make the inspection myself. I am using it.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 18, 2022

USDA loans , also known as Rural Development loans, are designed to make homeownership affordable and provide affordable housing to rural communities across the U.S. They are designed for borrowers with a low or very low income who want to purchase a home in a rural area. An appraisal is part of the loan application process.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 4, 2022

Common fees that contribute to the closing costs include, but are not necessarily limited to, appraisal and inspection fees, application fees, origination fees, mortgage and title insurance fees, early repayment fees and discount points — some of which are more avoidable than others. Downloadable Guides. Refinance Guide.

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Assurance Financial

JULY 23, 2021

To make the process of saving easy, set up an automatic transfer from your checking account to a designated savings account. Downloadable Guides. Click here to download the file. Click here to download the file. Before the loan moves to the underwriting phase, the mortgage lender will likely require a home appraisal.

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