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How Much Power Do Appraisers Have Over Market Values? Holy Rate Volatility, Batman!

JMV Lending

Rates shot up because of Fed comments about inflation concerns yesterday and because of a higher-than-expected Producer Price Index print […] The post How Much Power Do Appraisers Have Over Market Values? appeared first on JVM Lending. Holy Rate Volatility, Batman!

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Appraising Well in a Fast-Changing Market

Appraisal Buzz

What should appraisers know before they sign the appraisal report and deliver their professional opinion of value? Many appraisers working in today’s marketplaces are about to find out how important this is. This is important information for appraisers, though it may not appear so at first. Pretty much everything.

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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Housing Wire

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. . — a provider of property data and valuation technology solutions.

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Appraisers the Convenient Scapegoats

Appraiserblogs

The appraisers are the convenient scapegoats every time. Anytime the real estate market takes a hit, 99% of the time it is because of banking and lending practices. The appraisers are the convenient scapegoats every time. A Low Appraisal is Now a Bad Appraisal A low appraisal is now a bad appraisal.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party.

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What is a Real Estate Appraisal?

JMV Lending

A real estate appraisal is a professional assessment of the value of a property. This assessment is typically conducted by a licensed appraiser, who will consider various factors to determine the property’s fair market value. appeared first on JVM Lending.

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Another ‘Bad’ Word to Avoid!

Appraiserblogs

To lighten the load somewhat from discussions about current highly restrictive language use in appraisal reports that tends to circumvent actual reality and truth – which can positively or adversely impact property market value, replaced with only generic, non-offensive words, I present this cartoon.