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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. housing cannot be accomplished with a focus on appraisal alone.

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FHFA will host second public forum on appraisal bias

Housing Wire

“This is an opportunity to expand our understanding of the issues facing today’s appraisal industry and to get a clearer picture of how current practices and the appraisal regulatory system impact lending in this country.” I think not many people understand how this byzantine system works,” Chopra said.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid During Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

property appraisal is essential in the real estate industry. It aids in determining the property's market value, ensuring the buyer can acquire it at a fair price. This blog will discuss specific errors that may impact the valuation process and which should be avoided during property appraisal. .

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Historical Properties and Their Unique Appraisal Approaches

Boston Appraisal

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

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White House marks one year of PAVE appraisal bias action plan

Housing Wire

Thursday, March 23 marks the one-year anniversary since the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released its action plan to curb instances of bias in the housing appraisal process. Led by U.S. FHFA, along with HUD, [the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S.

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PAVE Task Force Releases Recommendations to Promote Valuation Equity

McKissock

On March 23, 2022, the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) released a report entitled “Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity.” Define metrics that can help to identify and measure patterns of mis-valuation in the property valuation process.

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Consider These Factors When Choosing a Real Estate Appraiser

East Coast Appraisal

The appraisal process is critical to real estate transactions. Specialization Residential and commercial property appraisals differ. For example, commercial property appraisal considers income generation, which isn't a factor for residential property appraisal.