Clear Capital

MAY 4, 2021

Watch our panel session from IMN Jumbo Mortgage Loan Virtual Symposium to hear the panelists discuss housing market trends, changes in the appraisal process, forecasting home prices, and how housing migration is affecting the jumbo market.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

MAY 30, 2023

My home appraisal saved me money! PMI is typically required when you put down less than 20% on the purchase of a home, but once you reach the equity threshold of 20%, you may be eligible for PMI removal. That's where our home appraisal for PMI removal comes in. This is where the appraisal process comes in.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

What is an home appraisal? Why Didn’t My Home Appraise Higher? Appraisals can be confusing. A friend (I’ll call him Art) recently had his home appraised. When the appraisal came back, he was shocked to see that his home appraised for less than two homes nearby that had recently sold.

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Appraiserblogs

AUGUST 8, 2023

Folks, the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center has been, to date, the only major voice in the wilderness I’ve seen publicly defending appraisers and the appraisal process. Blaming appraisers for the income gap is… The post Isn’t that Just PAVEY! PAVE Response and Marcia Fudge appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 29, 2024

One important aspect of the reverse mortgage process is the appraisal, which determines the value of the property and plays a crucial role in determining the size of the loan. Understanding reverse mortgages can be complex, but it essentially involves converting a portion of the home’s equity into usable cash.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

Lenders with a strong sense of how to properly select and deploy the correct collateral valuation solution can create home equity lending programs that will continue to provide a steady stream of business, while also reducing their costs and time to close. Misconception #1: You need an appraisal every time you do a loan.

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McKissock

MAY 24, 2022

Top earners in the appraisal profession are those who consistently bring in new clients. Start by fostering good relationships with your appraisal customers. Always deliver your appraisal reports on time, and do not accept an assignment if you’re unsure whether you can deliver by the required deadline.

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D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property. Type of foundation.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Your home may be your favorite place to be, but it’s also an investment. Like any other investment, you want to know its value with some reliable degree of accuracy. A home appraisal is an unbiased opinion of a home or property’s value. What’s in a Home’s Value? The Value of a Home Appraisal.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 1, 2024

However, there are strategies to eliminate PMI, including getting an appraisal. This blog post explores private mortgage insurance, its impact on your mortgage, strategies to eliminate it, and the appraisal process. AmeriMac can assist you throughout the appraisal process for a smooth PMI removal journey.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

What is an home appraisal? Why Didn’t My Home Appraise Higher? Appraisals can be confusing. A friend (I’ll call him Art) recently had his home appraised. When the appraisal came back, he was shocked to see that his home appraised for less than two homes nearby that had recently sold.

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DataMaster

APRIL 6, 2021

What is an home appraisal? Why Didn’t My Home Appraise Higher? Appraisals can be confusing. A friend (I’ll call him Art) recently had his home appraised. When the appraisal came back, he was shocked to see that his home appraised for less than two homes nearby that had recently sold.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re selling your home to begin a new adventure or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 21, 2023

A Look at How Market Trends are used in the Real Estate Appraisal Process The real estate market is constantly changing, and market trends play a crucial role in helping an appraiser determine property values. In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of market trends when completing a real estate appraisal.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Be Prepared for an Appraisal for a Positive Impact on Your Home’s Valuation. Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. How Do I Get Ready for the Appraisal on My House?

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East Coast Appraisal

MAY 24, 2023

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. Home appraisals are a way to determine the value of the home.

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McKissock

MARCH 22, 2022

Green homes require special consideration during the appraisal and appraisal report review processes, given that they are typically unique to a subject neighborhood. Here are five tips for appraising green homes that you can use as guidance. Free guide: Want more tips for appraising green homes?

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East Coast Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If your home loan still has PMI attached, you might wonder when it's time to schedule an appraisal to remove it. . of the original purchase value. Many agreements wait until the loan has reached 78 percent of the home's value to automatically cancel PMI. When Home Prices Increase. 80 percent. contact us.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you’re reading through an appraisal report, and you make it to the Cost Approach, which is where appraisers report either the reproduction or replacement cost of the home they are appraising, you will see a little field that says, “ Remaining Economic Life “ What does this number indicate?

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The real estate market is still hot and there are currently more buyers than homes available for sale. So far in this year's fall real estate market, home values continue to rise. Despite the super seller's market, appraisers are protecting the mortgage companies' interests. The appraiser measures the rooms in your home.

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AmeriMac

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

One of the most important parts of any real estate transactions is by far the appraisal process. Here, a trained professional will gather as much information about a home as possible – along with information about comparable homes in the area – to determine a fair market value. What Is a Foreclosure?

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Selling your home can be profitable in today's seller's market as home values have risen significantly this year. What's taken many sellers by surprise this year, however, is that some homes haven't been appraising due to these higher sales prices. Here are a couple of tips on what to expect during an appraisal.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

Simply stated, it is loss in value. There are three basic causes of depreciation for homes. What do they indicate and how do appraiser’s measure depreciation? Physical depreciation is the most common cause of loss of value. Obsolescence can cause a loss in home value. Let’s talk about it.

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AmeriMac

JUNE 6, 2022

As a homeowner, you may be asked to get a home appraisal for a variety of reasons. Maybe you’re refinancing your mortgage, or perhaps you’re selling your home. As a home seller, you will need to go through the process of home appraisal to secure a mortgage. What is a Home Appraisal?

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. Lenders require a home appraisal before they’ll provide a loan, for the simple reason that the home serves as collateral for your mortgage. What appraisers do. How appraisals affect the sale.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. Lenders require a home appraisal before they’ll provide a loan, for the simple reason that the home serves as collateral for your mortgage. What appraisers do. How appraisals affect the sale.

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Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

These loans have no home value limits at all, although they do have income limits. The USDA home loan appraisal process To prove that a home meets the USDA’s criteria, all homes financed by USDA loans must undergo an appraisal.

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California Home Appraisals INC.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

The real estate appraiser plays a significant role in many of the situations that involve real estate. The situations may be a home purchase, estate settlement, divorce, bankruptcy, tax appeal or other. Therefore it is very important that you hire a qualified and experienced appraiser for whatever the situation may be.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

Here are a few tips on how to avoid hurting your home appraisal: What is a home appraisal? Home appraisals are a method by which an appraiser reviews a home and compares them to homes in a specific neighborhood to determine their fair market price. What hurts a home appraisal?

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Legally, veterans are allowed to pay for certain closing costs, which include the following: Appraisal. Extra assistance with appraisals. It’s just another benefit of VA loans aimed at helping our service men and women buy the home of their dreams. Limited closing costs. Credit report. Origination fee. Recording fee.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

How to Identify a Single-Family with ADU vs. Two-Family Property By McKissock Excerpts: The presence of an additional living unit can complicate the appraisal process. It may make it difficult for you, the appraiser, to know how to classify the subject property. There were no foreclosure sales needing appraisals!

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Zillow

JULY 11, 2016

Getting your home appraised can often be a nerve-wracking experience. Your home and your handy work will be on display to be judged and valued so that you can move forward with selling your home. It's also crucial to hire an appraiser who is state certified. Make sure [your yard] is tidy and up-to-date.

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Realtor

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Legally, veterans are allowed to pay for certain closing costs, which include the following: Appraisal. Extra assistance with appraisals. It’s just another benefit of VA loans aimed at helping our service men and women buy the home of their dreams. Limited closing costs. Credit report. Origination fee. Recording fee.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 7, 2019

Doing These Eight Things Will Help Increase Your Home’s Appraised Value. Looking for ways to increase the appraised value of your home? There are many things you can do to boost its overall value. This information will help you impress the appraiser as well as prospective buyers.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Excerpts: The property to be appraised is atypical. Some of the key physical features that can make an appraisal assignment complex include: The form of ownership is atypical. In this case, circumstances involving ownership are uncommon or make the appraisal more complex. Appraisal Business Tips . Humor for Appraisers.

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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. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Both GSEs argue that these approaches advance equity.

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