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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. Last year, Freddie Mac launched another solution that allows a trained property data collector to visit the home and gather images, measurements and property characteristics.

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

Although we can rejoice that the green building movement is becoming more mainstream, the question of whether or not this energy source and other green features add value to a property is still up in the air. Property owners are often surprised when the time comes to estimate the fair market value of their green building.