Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In most parts of the country, real estate appraiser’s main source of data is the multiple listing service. MLS) We use it to find homes that are comparable to the ones we are valuing, to determine what buyers are paying for similar homes. An appraiser may miss that sale through no fault of their own. NO BLANK FIELDS.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 10, 2024

By “equity-rich” ATTOM means that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market values. Still, the windfalls are starting to erode bit by bit amid mounting signs that the market is no longer so super-heated.” Home Equity & Underwater Report.

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Boston Appraisal

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction Appraising historical properties involves a complex interplay of factors, making it a specialized field within real estate valuation. Leveraging Market Data The appraisal process begins with a thorough analysis of market data, focusing on sales of properties that share historical or antique characteristics.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2022

The latest edition of Appraisal Buzz Magazine is here! This year, our magazine is loaded with insightful articles ranging on topics such as market value to ANSI standards, and so much more! We have articles to help appraisers, AMCs, and lenders grow in every aspect of their business. 7th 10 am – 12 pm.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

This week I have a bonus article for my appraisal colleagues who are interested in becoming expert appraisal witnesses in eminent domain cases. Appraising property in an eminent domain case requires unique expertise and skills. Appraising property in an eminent domain case requires unique expertise and skills.

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McKissock

JULY 23, 2021

Every real estate appraiser is familiar with the terms “marketing time” and “exposure time,” but it’s not always clear why and how these are developed in everyday assignments when developing an opinion of market value. Several conditions are implicit to market value as defined by the Federal Agencies.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Just like going cheap when buying running shoes can be costly, the same is true when it comes to hiring an appraiser. If you’re in need of an appraisal, I highly recommend not going with the cheapest appraiser. At first glance, two appraisals may both look impressive to someone who doesn’t know anything about appraisals.

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George Dell

MARCH 16, 2022

Per FreddieMac (Scott Reuter, Chief Appraiser)[1] recently stated: “Appraisers need to spend time on developing a market conditions analysis in the appraisal. It’s truly the backbone of the appraisal.” The post Market Conditions Analysis: Should GSEs Require It?

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Eppraisal

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition. By contrast, a homebuilder acquires raw land to build on and sell when home values are high.

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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. A real estate appraisal is a process of determining the market value of a property.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Have you ever read thru an appraisal report? You may have noticed that there are three approaches to value. The Sales Comparison approach, as the name implies, compares the property being appraised to other properties that a potential buyer might consider as a substitute for buying the property being appraised.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

What is the primary reason a newly built home has a higher market value than the same home that is older? Simply stated, it is loss in value. What do they indicate and how do appraiser’s measure depreciation? An inadequate heat source could be considered a functional issue resulting in a loss of value.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 31, 2024

10 Steps to a Paperless Office By Mike Fletcher Excerpts: If you’ve talked to appraisers who have gone digital, you know they love not having boxes of old reports and workfiles cluttering their offices, homes, and garages and not spending money on paper, toner, and other equipment. Business is slow for many appraisers.

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

My friend and appraisal colleague Ryan Lundquist and I authored a petition on change.org to point out the growing wreckless behavior that is enveloping the mortgage process. There’s a proposal from the FDIC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury Department not to require appraisals for some mortgages under $400,000. Ever heard of straw buyers?

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

When there is land for sale – whether raw acreage, commercial property, or residential – a land appraisal is the key component of the process. Any loan for a property is based on the appraisal value. As a land buyer, owner, or seller, understanding the true market value of the real estate in question is important.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The real scourge of what’s been happening to appraisers for the past 5 years (yes, it started prior to the last election) has been revealed by Mr. Isaac Peck, in this article. Yes, it’s a ‘sales promotion’ but it contains critical information appraisers need to know about. Racial Bias in Real Estate: Is it the Appraisers’ Fault?

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McKissock

MARCH 2, 2021

As an experienced appraiser, you’ve likely encountered pressure to hit the purchase price or develop your appraisal based on a predetermined value. So what do you do when you’re asked to hit a certain value? Webinar: The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recently, some of my well-intentioned clients have asked if it is possible to appraise a home, based upon a “normal market”. Let’s talk about the difference between today’s market and the one during the years leading up to the bursting of the housing bubble in the Great Recession of 2008. I kid you not!

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

A Different Market I think we can all agree that the real estate market we are currently in, as of the writing of this post, is not the same one we were in from 2020 to 2022. The market dynamics have changed namely interest rates. They wanted to know if it was okay to use new construction sales in an appraisal of an older home.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

The current housing market has been met with low housing inventory, yet demand is still relatively high. Prospective borrowers, especially first-time homebuyers, need to be ready for what they’ll encounter during the homebuying process, including home appraisals. This is true for appraisals, too.

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Property Metrics

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The development spread is a back of the envelope calculation widely used by real estate developers. It is a fast and easy way to size up the financial feasibility of a real estate development project, prior to completing a more in depth analysis. What is the Development Spread? Practical Development Spread Example.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2023

Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals By: McKissock June 23, 2023 Excerpts: Some appraisers seek alternate ways to find work outside of appraisal management companies (AMCs). Below are helpful tips on how to find financial institutions and banks that engage appraisers directly on fee panels. More Crazy Appraiser Stories!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2021

One appraiser reports a driveway to be two cars in size. It really depends on how the appraiser is looking at it. WHAT MOST APPRAISERS REFLECT. Most appraisers reflect the width of the driveway. If the appraiser is reporting the width, this can lead to other questions. They may all be correct! It depends!

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2022

This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate. Throughout, I’ll address current practices and processes of appraisal review, measuring change through observations, and insight as to what is to come. The Appraisal Review.

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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. 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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McKissock

OCTOBER 1, 2022

During the appraisal and appraisal report review processes, barndominiums require special consideration, given that they are typically unique to a subject neighborhood. These appraisals take more time and effort, therefore you should charge more for them. Here are five guidelines to follow when appraising barndominiums.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 21, 2024

I have found that the school system is the biggest driver of property values in the Birmingham, Alabama market. These features can significantly enhance the desirability and therefore the value of a property. Keep an eye on the neighborhood’s growth trends and planned developments.

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McKissock

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? First and foremost, Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that we are to: “analyze all agreements of sale.” Learn more in our free guide, The ROI of Professional Development for Appraisers.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? Now it's time for the home appraisal. But before you do there's one last factor to consider: the home appraisal. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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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. These appraisals take more time and effort, as well as a certain kind of knowledge and skill—which you can secure with McKissock’s Certified Green Home Appraiser program.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

All Appraisals Are Not The Same All appraisals are the same, right? Not really, and today I’m going to explain the differences between several different types of appraisals that could mean the difference between a home appraising for contract price or not.

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding the process and implications of these appraisals is crucial for both homebuyers and sellers. This post will cover everything you need to know about REO appraisals. We will start with the definition and purpose of these appraisals, followed by how they work, the factors considered in them, and preparing for an appraisal.

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McKissock

MAY 10, 2023

If you’re a licensed trainee entering the appraisal business, finding a supervisor can be a challenge. Many real estate appraisers don’t have the time to mentor a beginner. Older appraisers will often want to keep the business alive, and thus will be glad to train a successor. However, this is a “greying” business.

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