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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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USPAP Myths for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes. Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. In this article, I don’t focus on losing weight, which is one of the hardest goals to achieve.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Fee Appraisers will be gone in 5 years being relegated to measuring houses, property inspection, and basic condition reporting. This article has many practical tips on reviews, geographic areas, Google reviews and many more.

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

With the GSE appraisal modernization program, appraisers will more likely be asked to complete desktop or hybrid appraisal assignments in the future. This was the same process many of us underwent with the exterior-only (drive-by) inspections. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.57

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Property Appraisals: What You Need to Know

Aedis Appraisals

So, if you happen to be interested in getting a real estate appraisal in Toronto , for instance, feel free to use this article as an introductory guide to understanding the ins and outs of the modern appraisal process. Home Appraisal and Home Inspection Differences. What Is an Appraisal and When Do I Need One?

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Appraisal in Changing Markets

Appraisal Today

My comments: This article uses AEI data, graphs, and reports from June. The upcoming October issue of the monthly Appraisal Today has an article, “Which are your best current and former AMC/lender clients? House Passes VA Appraisal Modernization Legislation. To read more, click here . What do they want?”

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. I have included some of the articles below. No inspections or appraisals? USPAP and the Contract. They think it is a contract to hit (it isn’t).