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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 Sea Ranch stretches along 10 miles of Sonoma County’s coastline.

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Planning for a Home Renovation: A Guide

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

How to Create a Home Office Designing a home office begins with selecting the ideal location, steering clear of spaces like the bedroom or living room to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Flooring updates and modern landscaping can upgrade the home’s aesthetics, increasing its overall value.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them?

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

The original forms were designed before the digital age, to be completed on typewriters. Appraisal software companies have innovated the process of “filling out “these forms, but they are still constrained with the original typewriter design. The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work.

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Magnificent Mid-Century Modern Estate Sale- June 11 + 12

Magnusson Group

A selection of contemporary and MCM style furnishings and décor, including a lucite coffee table, lucite and glass dining table and a dinette set; glass and chrome etagere, Paoletti modern bedroom set, Roger Rougier furniture, John Stewart dining room chairs, Maitland Smith tessellated desk and chair and upholstered Baker sectional.

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Clear Capital Announces Desktop Appraisal, Desktop Property Data Collection Solutions

Clear Capital

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. Clear Capital is now offering Desktop Appraisal, a GSE-compliant 1004 Desktop/70D residential appraisal that quickly delivers a reliable opinion of value with price certainty. March 30, 2022 —. Continued Innovation.

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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? By Dallas T.