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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

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. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 7.08

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser.

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FHFA takes a swing at racial bias in appraisal

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. Freddie Mac, the lone agency that has published research on the phenomenon, found that in minority neighborhoods, the appraised value was more likely to fall short of the contracted sales price.

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What is Earnest Money? How Does It Work & How Much Is It?

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During standard home sales, earnest money comes into play around the time a home goes under contract. In the following blog, we’ll touch on various elements of closing on a real estate deal , provide an earnest money definition, and explain how it works. What is Earnest Money? It thereby reduces the amount of the transaction.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

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. Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? I hate this time change.

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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! Read on blog www.appraisaltoday.com/blog Posted by noon Friday. You can subscribe to the blog in the upper right of each blog page.

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7 Common Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid During a Real Estate Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

Homeowners, Don’t Make These Appraisal Mistakes When Selling Your Home As a real estate appraiser, I have seen many mistakes that sellers make during the appraisal process. These mistakes can significantly impact the value of a property and even lead to an appraisal being lower than the contract price.

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