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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

If this trend continues, consumers and appraisers will need to have a heightened awareness of where and how insurance pricing or availability is affecting house prices.” You may be wondering how this all trickles down to the appraisal report. Appraisers might not be thinking about climate change just yet in their analyses.

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People movers: Opendoor, Incenter, LRES

Housing Wire

Moving to the appraisal industry, Incenter Appraisal Management (IAM) announced it appointed Mark Walser as its new executive vice president, where he will be responsible for strategy, business development, marketing, operations, partnerships, and maintaining and growing its national network of 10,000-plus experienced appraisers.

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Appraisal modernization: What is going on with the forms?

Housing Wire

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. Many are tired of hearing about how the appraisal industry needs to change and progress. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents.

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Property Appraisal Insights: 4 Community Features that Matter

D Fritz Appraisals

As one of Victoria’s longest-standing appraisal firms, D. Fritz Appraisals Inc. can provide detailed valuations highlighting the community amenities to look for when buying or selling a property. Fritz Appraisals Inc. Fritz Appraisals Inc. Fritz Appraisals Inc. can meet all your appraisal needs.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

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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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

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 appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market.

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Help your Borrowers Navigate Recent Home Appraisal Trends

Genworth MI Blog

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. Recent trends are surfacing, and more instances of hybrid appraisals are changing how appraisals are conducted.