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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. Despite its roots in a methodology designed to support appraisers, Value.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Online real estate platforms, local newspapers, and real estate blogs are valuable sources of information. Use online valuation tools Though they’re not perfect, online valuation tools can offer estimates based on public records and algorithms.

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

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Appraisals and Valuation Concerns in the Current Market

Simonson Real Estate

Since the onset of COVID, market data remains sparse for certain property types. Topics have centered around appraisals and valuation concerns in the current market environment. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation in the Time of Covid-19: What Is the New Normal? Updated 9/8/2020.

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The Top Benefits of Getting a Residential Appraisal in Toronto

Appraisal Hub

Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key. Appraisal companies in Toronto, such as Appraisal Hub Inc., Lenders need an up-to-date valuation to determine loan amounts.

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Why You Should Hire Professionals to Measure Your Home

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

It’s common practice for floor plans that aren’t used in appraisals to be drawn to scale using only internal dimensions, but by using outside measurements, we can account for more space. Your annual property taxes may go down if the value of your home is significantly lower than what it was initially estimated to be.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation in the Time of Covid-19: What Is the New Normal?

Simonson Real Estate

Despite these radical changes, the business of America carries on, somehow, some way, including commercial real estate appraisal work. How has COVID-19 affected the appraisal process and the values of the various markets and submarkets of commercial real estate? Mitchell Simonson , Founder, Simonson Appraisals.

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