Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

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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Boston Appraisal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

As of the end of October 2020, interest rates on a 30-year refinance mortgage were averaging around 3.2%. If you decide to take advantage of these all-time low rates, your lender will most likely order an appraisal. What happens if the new appraisal is less than original one? The appraiser looks like the bad guy.

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Boston Appraisal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

As of the end of October 2020, interest rates on a 30-year refinance mortgage were averaging around 3.2%. If you decide to take advantage of these all-time low rates, your lender will most likely order an appraisal. What happens if the new appraisal is less than original one? The appraiser looks like the bad guy.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of a commercial real estate appraisal? The process can be daunting, especially if you’ve never engaged in an appraisal for commercial real estate before. After all, it is a detailed activity that can look different depending on the scope and nature of your property.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 23, 2020

There are many types of litigation where real estate appraisers can be helpful in providing evidence to the court. Many of these will require engaging the appraiser to perform an appraisal specifically for the case. Others will simply rely on a previous appraisal and call the appraiser to testify about it.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

The FHFA’s engagement of industry stakeholders signifies a critical inflection point for appraisal transformation. Modernization will either take root and flourish throughout every branch of the mortgage industry, or our industry could miss a critical window to introduce meaningful reforms. Appraiser shortage.

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