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Appraisals: Using Comps Across a Freeway?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on time saving tips, Waivers, Non-lender appraisals, Tax savings, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Today I have some thoughts about location, comp selection, and lenders freaking out when schools are mentioned in appraisal reports.

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

Appraisal Today

unusual homes, mortgage origination FNMA Continued Effort to Get Rid of Appraisers By Jonathan Miller, Sept. 29, 2023 Excerpts: For the past year, Fannie Mae has sent unsigned complaints to state appraisal boards; when they see something they don’t like, they write it up and send it to the state. Lots of people wanted to be on the ASB.

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Housing Data – Including Prices – Jump in Latest Market Review

Will Springer Realtor

Even after a few weeks of mortgage rate jumps, the Seattle/King County housing market is displaying surprising strength. A rare, two-fisted punch of higher prices and interest rates is bruising the market at a time when activity is usually robust. for the month to $1.67M, which is 16% higher YoY.