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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

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. That research, however, will be conducted by Freddie Mac researchers.

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property. Beyond these most common scenarios, appraisals have numerous other use cases. Estate planning, property tax appeals, divorces, and gifting, are some of the many others.

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What Is Involved in a Real Estate Appraisal?

Aedis Appraisals

An Inspection and Report. A home appraisal in Toronto Ontario is defined as an inspection to estimate the value of a home. Mortgage lenders require an appraisal to confirm the value of the collateral for financing. Home appraisals are done case-by-case to verify the home’s market value and assess its risk.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Only appraisers do the appraisals. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Inspection training was very good.

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Mortgage Term Glossary

Assurance Financial

The appraisal can be more than the price of the house or it can be less. If the property appraises for less than you are trying to borrow, there is a chance your mortgage will fall through. The assessed value of your home is how much it is worth in the eyes of the tax agency in your municipality. Home Inspection.