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The American Dream and Bias in Loans?

George Dell

Do we need a “loan conditions” adjustment? Loan conditions have nothing to do with ‘financing’ adjustments as we know them! So how might loan conditions affect “market value”? Financing conditions are often related to motivation in sale […]. Is there bias in the American Dream?

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When & How do Appraiser’s Adjust for Age?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Like most aspects of an appraisal, things seem easy. Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. There’s value in that. Subsequently, a new home typically has a higher market value than one that has already been lived in. That is, until one takes a closer look.

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