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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 5:  What is bracketing and why do we do it?

Riverfront Appraisals

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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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6:  How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others?

Riverfront Appraisals

Right now on our Appraisal Blog, we’re all about helping Loan Officers. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. The post The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6: How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others? appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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Tips for Making a Successful Transition to a New City After a Personal Low Point

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Here are some tips to help you transition to a new city and begin a new chapter in your life, shared below by Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Additionally, visit sites like Cleveland Appraisal Blog for great information.

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Housing Statistics for Beginners, Part 2

Birmingham Appraisal

Unlocking the Basics: Part 2 of Housing Statistics for Beginners In my last blog post, which was the first installment in this multi-part series, I discussed why it is important for agents to be aware of local housing statistics. If this is true then we need to have a grasp on the different market indicators for our local market.

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Consider writing into the offer that you’ll purchase the property regardless of the appraised value. This is different from the appraised value which, as prices rise, can be lower than the list price. List prices typically reflect the comps (comparative properties) of homes sold in the neighborhood in the past six months.

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2022 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

The housing market around the Greater Boston area is enduring a market climate never seen before as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider writing into the offer that you’ll purchase the property regardless of the appraised value.

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