Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

Appraisal costs have also soared 24% since 2016, according to the Freddie Mac data. Appraiser shortage. A 2017 study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found that “lack of training, downward trends in compensation, and increasing regulation,” were driving both existing and would-be appraisers away from the industry.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

At the end of the day, Pascoe says the process is not all that different than purchasing a home with a conventional mortgage. Even under “normal” market conditions, VA buyers struggle to successfully purchase a home using their benefit.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

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.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In times like these, the “one-stop-shop” approach to the servicing and lending process has become even more appealing, and there is a company providing that in a flexible capacity: Xome. As low mortgage rates continue to fuel the housing market, lenders are reporting record-breaking purchase and refinance volumes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2022

housing market has faced periods of high interest rates, home price appreciation and lack of inventory before. But these forces all happening at once makes the current landscape especially volatile and challenging, according to Sandra Thompson, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. “If

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The 2022 real estate appraisal term of the year will be “standardization”—of data specifications and measurement standards. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase. Housing market trends for 2022. Related reading: Check out our roundup of Housing Market Predictions for 2022.

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AmeriMac

MAY 15, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into the world of relocation appraisals and explore their importance in the relocation industry. We will also discuss the key differences between relocation appraisals and mortgage appraisals to provide a comprehensive understanding of the appraisal process.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

One California-based real estate agent who originates her own loans told HousingWire that she believes appraisers are being far too conservative in this high-octane market, and are also using bad comps. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

To make this determination, the appraiser must first determine the Highest and Best Use of the land. To help the public to realize that our work as appraisers, is not as simple as many who are not appraisers, say it is, or how simple things may look on paper. REMAINING ECONOMIC LIFE FOR LENDING PURPOSES.

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AmeriMac

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

This blog post will explore the importance of relocation appraisal and its purpose and approach. We’ll also discuss how it differs from mortgage appraisal, specifically designed to facilitate mortgage lending. Sometimes, the employer offers employees a guaranteed buyout to expedite the process.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2021

This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value and bracketing. […]. We’re halfway there!

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Riverfront Appraisals

APRIL 30, 2021

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part five of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, and reconsiderations of value.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Home appraisals are a vital part of the home buying process as they have a big influence on the amount a lending institution will loan the buyer.

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Riverfront Appraisals

MARCH 5, 2021

In case you missed part one on the Final Inspection process, go back and read it here. And last time, we discussed all kinds of unique homes, and gave tips on how to make lending on […]. The post Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 3: Communication With The Appraiser appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Padove Appraisal Service

JANUARY 11, 2019

Your lender may have told you that they don’t need an appraisal. This doesn’t mean that you don’t need an appraisal. The mortgage industry has repeatedly attempted to eliminate the requirement for a home appraisal in the lending process. If you are purchasing a house, this is not acceptable.

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Maximizing Returns with Real Estate Investment: An Interview with Ryan Jones Summary Aaron Jistel and Ryan Jones discuss the current real estate market, loan products for investors, cash out rule changes from Fannie Mae, debt service coverage ratio loans, interest rates, and home equity lines of credit.

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Clear Capital

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The GSEs and other leaders did an incredible job of quickly modifying their requirements to continue mortgage lending while simultaneously managing investor risk. But arguably the biggest challenge we are up against now is finding meaningful and sustainable solutions to reduce inequity in housing and valuation. housing market.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. However, a closer examination reveals potential drawbacks, raising questions about its efficacy and impact on the housing market. This kept appraisers busy.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes. 2024 USPAP For Appraisers Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!!

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

House Bill 7735 “Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act of 2022” Excerpts: “The bill will encourage important reforms to the agency’s requirements regarding when an appraisal is necessary, how appraisals are conducted, and who is eligible to conduct an appraisal. All time is spent in the office.”

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

I believe it would be much better to look in a competitive market area to the subject to locate sales more similar in age or use a sale with a slightly older date of sale and adjust for time. But if for lending, it might be rejected on review by GSE computers or humans. I had never seen anything written about this situation.

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AmeriMac

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The appraiser will also do some research on the property and other properties that have recently sold in the area that are similar. They will also look at the market trends in the current housing market and the location that the home is in. They don’t want to be out more than the home is actually worth.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As this property data collector thing moves along, there continues to be no legitimate reason for Fannie Mae’s motivation to push this so hard other than they want the valuation process fully automated and can pay $25 for an untrained inspector to view a home. It shows a fundamental lack of understanding of what appraisers do.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

But here’s the reality: Even in today’s fraught, price-squeezed housing market, you don’t actually need to be rich or famous to afford a sprawling home. While that number may seem high to some, in the context of lending and property complexities, that is a 54% improvement in performance cited earlier in this article (10 years ago).

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