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Appraiser Has Very Big Problems With Borrower

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After a major interior makeover, the architecturally significant home is in Houston‘s upscale Piney Point Village neighborhood. That’s what makes midcentury architecture so appealing: It brings the outside in.” An example of this in real estate appraisal is the purchase and sale contract. Excerpts: five bedrooms, 4.5

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2024 USPAP Changes Clarify Nondiscrimination

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The vast majority of complaints (but not all) stem from an appraisal that comes in below the contract price or the targeted refinance “number” where the homeowner, or even the buyer, identifies as part of a minority racial or ethnic group. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 7.57

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Weird Real Estate Agent Photos for Appraisers

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It sits in the Sarasota beachfront neighborhood of Lido Shores, an area that’s a haven for modern architecture. It features homes built by architects affiliated with the Sarasota School of Architecture, a loose-knit regional style founded by the architect Ralph Twitchell. This is actually about fewer buyers getting into contract.

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Appraising Historical Homes

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This comparative market analysis extends beyond standard parameters like size and location to include age, architectural style, and historical significance. acre lot A unique home with modern architectural features seldom seen in a suburban setting. This totally renovated 5 bedroom home is tucked in the woods on a secluded cul-de-sac.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

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Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. It is also located in the Historic Preservation District, so any proposed renovations would have to be approved.” The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.74

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Appraisal Time Adjustments Underutized

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Acre lot Built in 2000 and recently renovated, the main estate and guesthouses offer a total of 7,455 square feet of living space. An architectural smooth curved arc ceiling. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) increased to 6.81 baths, 7,455 sq.ft.,

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

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Built in 1961 (renovated in 2006 by architect Hal Hayes), 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2100 sq.ft. Created over 25 years, Kellogg Doolittle in Joshua Tree National Park is a marvel of the organic architecture movement. Kellogg, a former protege of Frank Lloyd Wright, has taken organic architecture to new levels with this outstanding house.