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Helping Lenders Navigate the Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Process

Simonson Real Estate

In 2022, Simonson Appraisals completed a steady stream of financing assignments with planned new construction or significant proposed renovations. Below are are several key points from my presentation titled Navigating the Appraisal Process that’s been presented several times to the U.S.

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Navigating the Appraisal Process – What You Need to Know

Simonson Real Estate

While commercial appraisals are a central part of evaluating real estate, the appraisal process itself can be frustrating and confusing – primarily since each assessment depends on the scope and nature of the specific property. Key Appraisal Items to Communicate. Do you have questions on these topics? Contact him today!

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8 Home Appraisal Cost Factors in BC: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

While an appraisal fee is something you will need to add to your budget or closing costs, the good news is the cost of a home appraisal shouldn’t be a deal breaker. A home appraisal is a key part of the financing portion of any new or refinanced mortgage or loan agreement. What is an Appraisal, and Who Pays for it?

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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. According to Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plan, it could be the expansion of automated valuation models.

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Protect Yourself Against Racial Bias Claims

Appraiserblogs

Free webinar on how to protect yourself against discrimination claims on 6/30/22, and today there will be a forum on “Racial Bias in the Home Appraisal Process”… OREP is sponsoring a free webinar on how to protect yourself and your business against discrimination claims.

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

However, he was refinancing and wasn’t worried about getting the max appraisal, so Art didn’t question the results. Many people don’t understand home appraisals and how appraisers are legally bound to operate. Appraising is an often misunderstood part of the refinance and mortgage process.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Keep in mind that investment homebuyers will be required to put down a minimum of 15% to secure financing, according to Lending Tree. When you run a business, and owning rental property is a business , you’re almost always better off forming a legal business structure. Determine How Much You Can Afford. Form a Business Structure.

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