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Challenges and Opportunities in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments

Boston Appraisal

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. However, appraising such complex properties presents unique challenges and opportunities for real estate professionals.

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Property Appraisal Insights: 4 Community Features that Matter

D Fritz Appraisals

Read on to learn about which community features have the most significant impact on property values. Homes in major cities where land is scarce tend to hold more value than homes in smaller towns with room to grow and develop. Fritz , we can help you research which properties have the most potential to increase in value over time.

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10 Appraisal Competencies Every Property Appraiser Should Master

McKissock

” To help you out, we’ve put together a list of ten key things you should strive to do well as a property appraiser, plus resources you can use to hone your skills in each area. Key appraisal competencies. Manage business expenses. Market your appraisal business. ” Adopt new technology.

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FHA announces launch of new appraisal technology solution

Housing Wire

This solution will allow lenders to electronically submit, track, and manage single-family property appraisals and will become available to FHA-approved lenders on Sept.

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Opinion: Who decides what American neighborhoods look like?

Housing Wire

The answer is a combination of real estate developers, brokers, investors, agents and property owners — the overwhelming majority of whom are white. Neighborhoods are subject to the choices of developers, municipal governments and other outside groups. Real estate is a particularly insular and relationship-driven business.

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Fannie Mae extends relaxed appraisal, lending standards

Housing Wire

Earlier this year, citing the extraordinary circumstances that the country is facing with the ongoing spread of the coronavirus, the Federal Housing Finance Agency directed the government-sponsored enterprises to ease their standards for both property appraisals and verification of employment.

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Pros and Cons of Complex Property Appraisal: Insights from a Florida Appraiser

McKissock

In my previous blog post , I observed that specializing in complex property appraisal can be very profitable for the residential appraiser—in Florida and all across the U.S. Interested in complex property appraisal? Gain additional certifications, such as McKissock’s Certified Luxury Home Appraiser.