McKissock

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Developing an appraisal specialty is a great way to grow your business and stay competitive in the industry. Last month we asked our appraisal community, “What new appraisal specialty or niche would you like to break into?” The top three answers were review appraisal, commercial appraisal, and green home appraisal.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

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. In previous downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, there were many foreclosures due to bad lending.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” It did not even though many lots nearby were developed.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The unprecedented buyer demand of 2021 will likely be suppressed to some extent due to affordability concerns in some markets, and more housing inventory will most likely be available from both the existing homes and new construction segments.”. Many homes have equity available, unlike the 2008 housing collapse. Paul, Minn.).

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Empire Appraisal Group

MARCH 31, 2022

We are very concerned about new construction, some of which is incompatible in size, scale and proportion.”. Sunshine Park, a century-old community of 130 properties south of downtown, is pursuing historic designation after seeing unsettling demos and rebuilds, including the razing of a 1920s-era mission-style house.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Due to the shortage of review appraisers (exacerbated by low fees and time pressures), tens of thousands of poorly created appraisals were accepted without receiving adequate review. Many appraisers were bragging about their ability to fill out two or three appraisal forms a day and receive no call-backs from lenders.

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