Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. I worked for an assessor’s office for 5 years in my first appraisal job.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that they filed a statement of interest to “explain the application of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) to lenders relying on discriminatory home appraisals.” After the appraisal, loanDepot said it would not extend the loan. Lanham, et al.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 20, 2022

Real property appraisers have had quite a bit dumped on them in the past couple of years. The uncertainty, turmoil, and government interest in oversight and intervention caused by allegations of racial and ethnic bias in real property appraisal is cause for concern. There is a bright spot, however.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

By combining the power of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with a true commitment to diversity at every stage of the valuation chain, we can build a consciously unbiased appraisal system that delivers more equitable and accurate conclusions.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 17, 2024

This post from Aspen Appraisal Services will provide all of the information you need to start planning your home renovation. Flooring updates and modern landscaping can upgrade the home’s aesthetics, increasing its overall value. Over the years, I have enjoyed different guest bloggers writing for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I know most of my readers are interested in appraisal and real estate-related topics. FINISHED SQUARE FOOTAGE On more than one occasion some who have read my appraisal reports felt that my opinion of value was too high. See Zillow’s information on the top pictures and the County Auditor’s information on the bottom pictures.

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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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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.

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McKissock

MARCH 17, 2023

As an experienced appraiser, there are many reasons you may decide to take on a trainee. property inspections), or prepare for retirement. Whatever the reason, supervisors play an essential role in the training and development of future appraisers. In this post, we outline how to become a supervisory appraiser.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. Dragon has been around a long time and is popular with commercial appraisers.

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Clear Capital

JANUARY 5, 2023

“Many news stories tend to focus on the potential for an individual appraiser delivering a too-low estimate based on factors associated with the occupants instead of the home. The potential for appraisal bias in home valuation has recently garnered public attention and regulatory scrutiny. But the reality is more nuanced.”

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Clear Capital

MARCH 30, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the launch of Desktop Appraisal and Desktop Data Collection , two products designed to further modernize and increase certainty in the appraisal process.

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McKissock

MARCH 24, 2022

On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.” The 58-page report is available here , while an Executive Summary of the report is also available. Not to be outdone, the U.S.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Major Home Renovations & Home Appraisals: What You Should Know Are you planning house renovations and want to know the best home improvement investments? Fritz Appraisals Inc. 3 – The Value of Maintaining Your Property – Renovations that keep your home in a condition where it retains its market value.

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East Coast Appraisal

MARCH 22, 2022

However, before applying for a mortgage refinance, you need to get approved for refinancing through refinancing appraisal. Therefore, you need to prepare your home to get a higher appraisal. This article highlights three ways to prepare your home for a refinance appraisal. As a result, you may get a low appraisal rate.

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McKissock

APRIL 6, 2021

Whether your goal is to work fewer hours and improve your work-life balance or increase productivity and scale your business, there are many technology tools available to help you complete more appraisals in less time. Upcoming webinar: Tame the Chaos with Appraisal Technology that Scales.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 4, 2022

The mortgage industry is on its way to modernizing the appraisal process. In early February, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored entities (GSEs), incorporated desktop appraisals into their Selling Guides beginning in March 2022. What is a desktop appraisal? Desktop appraisal meaning and definition.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As some independent mortgage banks have found out, a modern-day redlining allegation does not need to prove intentionality. Part of its effort to modernize its outdated technology systems, the FHA Catalyst program, hit a snag last year. FHA has had gaps in loss-mitigation oversight of servicers it approved.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! Appraisal Business Tips Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! To read more, click here My comments: It has been a while since appraisers made negative concession adjustments.

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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. Tier 1 appraisers have little to fear but tier 2 and 3 appraisers….

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” Appraisers – check the water source! How many offers.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 3, 2022

This is why appraisals are so important. Even if they’re not planning on having their current property act as their “forever home,” they still can’t afford to lose money by overpaying on a house that isn’t worth nearly what is being asked. Appraisals act as a way to prevent that from happening.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 3, 2022

This is why appraisals are so important. Even if they’re not planning on having their current property act as their “forever home,” they still can’t afford to lose money by overpaying on a house that isn’t worth nearly what is being asked. Appraisals act as a way to prevent that from happening.

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Magnusson Group

MAY 30, 2021

The Magnusson’s are excited to bring you this private collection of art, art glass, modern design and mid-century furnishings in our next auction. The post Fine Art, Glass & Mid-Century Furnishings Online Auction appeared first on Magnusson Group | Estate Sale | Personal Property Appraisal | NJ.

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Magnusson Group

MAY 30, 2021

The Magnusson’s are excited to bring you this private collection of art, art glass, modern design and mid-century furnishings in our next auction. The post Eclectic MCM Haven by Highland Park Online Auction Ends July 22 appeared first on Magnusson Group | Estate Sale | Personal Property Appraisal | NJ.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 7, 2019

Doing These Eight Things Will Help Increase Your Home’s Appraised Value. Looking for ways to increase the appraised value of your home? While these three factors are out of your control, there are still many things you can do to impress appraisers and list your house for top dollar. It’s often free!

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Real Quantum

JANUARY 10, 2021

Realquantum, already heralded as the premier commercial property appraisal software, helps valuation and advisory teams eliminate tedious manual work and boost revenue 50%, while helping them curate the best quality commercial property data available. A subscription to both Realquantum and Rockport VAL is required.) Get Demo.

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Clear Capital

MAY 24, 2022

Each year, technology plays more of a role in valuing homes for property appraisals , loan originations, secondary market investments, and even portfolio monitoring. So when it comes to valuing properties in a volatile market, as we experienced in the years since the pandemic, choosing the right AVM is imperative.

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