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Property Appraisal Insights: 4 Community Features that Matter

D Fritz Appraisals

Community features and neighbourhood amenities are topping the modern buyer’s wish list. With increasing real estate prices, property owners are demanding more. Beyond the conveniences of a house, these community features should also be considered when assessing a property’s value.

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Maintain that Workfile

Appraisal Buzz

Real property appraisers have had quite a bit dumped on them in the past couple of years. The uncertainty, turmoil, and government interest in oversight and intervention caused by allegations of racial and ethnic bias in real property appraisal is cause for concern. The world is a dangerous place for appraisers.

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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. Appraisals are ordered after the loan application.

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Will hybrid appraisals become the new normal?

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Monday it is requesting input on the appraisal policies, practices and processes of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, especially as it relates to the GSEs’ appraisal modernization efforts. The Request for Input (RFI) – open to comment until Feb.

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3 Things An Appraisal Should Tell You That You May Not Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value?

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Planning for a Home Renovation: A Guide

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This post from Aspen Appraisal Services will provide all of the information you need to start planning your home renovation. Flooring updates and modern landscaping can upgrade the home’s aesthetics, increasing its overall value. You can also listen right here on the Cleveland Appraisal Blog!

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Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

See Zillow’s information on the top pictures and the County Auditor’s information on the bottom pictures. I recommend hiring a qualified real property appraiser to appraise property when you need a supportable reflection of the market. I hope that you found this information to be helpful.

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