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VA Approves Desktops and Exterior-Only Appraisals

Appraisal Today

My comments : The big push to cut down on appraisal turn times because of the appraisal shortage is Very Old News since mortgage volume has plummeted. My comments : The big push to cut down on appraisal turn times because of the appraisal shortage is Very Old News since mortgage volume has plummeted. Appraisal Assignment Waterfall.

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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. ==. It looks like the change is starting because of increasing mortgage interest rates. I have included some of the articles below. Water access was critical.

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RISING INFLATION, RATES TRIP UP HOUSING MARKET

Will Springer Realtor

This, coupled with a significant portion of homeowners standing pat with mortgages at or below 4% interest (and other factors) is causing the market to lose steam. It’s going to be the first one to show weakness, and it’s going to be the first sector to show a rebound.”. annualized for May – mortgage rates will remain high.

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The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap May 2023

McKissock

Uncover this month’s economic trends and insights—written from an appraiser’s standpoint—in the following economic recap for May 2023. Given the underlying inflation rate of 3.5-4% However, the persistently high core inflation rate of 5.5% may still warrant a June rate hike. may still warrant a June rate hike.