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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

Appraiserblogs

Mass Appraisal tend to exhibit a regressive nature… In the intricate landscape of real estate mortgage financing, the notion of appraisal waivers recently dubbed “Value Acceptance”, by the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), has stirred considerable debate.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid During Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

Falsifying information contravenes the principle of utmost good faith when disclosing facts relevant to the appraisal. . Misinterpreting the Appraisal Process. Another mistake people make is misinterpreting the appraisal process. Some people assume that the valuation process takes several hours to complete.

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Commercial Appraisal: Understanding the Basics

AmeriMac

They provide an objective opinion on the value of a property, considering factors such as market conditions, comparable sales, and income potential. These appraisals are valuable tools for property owners, investors, and lenders, helping them make informed decisions about sales, refinancing, property tax assessments, and estate planning.

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What is a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal?

AmeriMac

Types of Commercial Real Estate Appraisals Commercial real estate appraisals are third-party assessments of the value of income-generating properties such as office buildings, retail buildings, and multifamily apartment complexes. The appraisal process takes into account the potential earning power of the property.

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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier 

Housing Wire

The rollout of APIs follow changes made around modern valuation solutions made by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) over the past year. Last month, the Federal Housing Finance Agency released plans, developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

Others will simply rely on a previous appraisal and call the appraiser to testify about it. Here are twelve types of expert witness assignments for appraisers. Tax appeal. Typically, this would be for local property tax appeals. Condemnation. Learn more. Partitionment.

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property. Beyond these most common scenarios, appraisals have numerous other use cases. Estate planning, property tax appeals, divorces, and gifting, are some of the many others.

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