Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

To read more, Click Here My comments: The article also discusses bias. Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. In my free newsletter, I typically don’t include links to very adverse blog posts and articles. Public record updates at its own pace. percent from 6.93

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

My small city has online articles about all the haunted homes and other buildings, plus a World War II aircraft carrier. Search for “Your City” haunted locations, and you will probably find articles. If this article helped you understand and maybe do PDCs, it is worth the subscription price! percent from 7.70

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes. In this article, I don’t focus on losing weight, which is one of the hardest goals to achieve. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 6.26

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

People call it modern, but I think it’s more a contemporary style with its open spaces, large expanses of windows, and unconventional volumes of space,” says listing agent Pradnya Martz, of Keller Williams. This article has many practical tips on reviews, geographic areas, Google reviews and many more. It sounds a bit suspect, right?

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Clear Capital

MARCH 24, 2023

An appraisal gap is the difference between what a buyer agreed to pay for a home in a purchase contract and what an appraiser concludes as the fair market value of the property. Because the appraisal isn’t ordered until after the purchase contract is complete, it could be a week or more until the borrower knows if there is a gap or not.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Resembling a modern French Chteau, it features a freshwater lake, manicured gardens, and three levels of luxurious living spaces. I wrote an article Why I am an appraiser, in a recent paid monthly newsletter (excerpts below). I read articles online and in the local newspaper, but they didn’t have much information.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

To read more, Click Here My comments: Read the full article! This article uses surfing as an excellent illustration. If this article helped you understand E&O better, it is worth the subscription price! Once again, modern brain-body science jumps ahead and teaches me things. Not sure if you want to subscribe?

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 5, 2022

Fannie: Learn how valuation modernization is changing collateral underwriting – Video, 1 hour, 23 minutes. Excerpt from emailed notice: “Valuation Modernization: New perspectives on collateral underwriting” is a must-see for underwriters and appraisal reviewers. Comparison of lender and non-lender appraisals. ==. percent from 5.74

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Industry Insider Insight on Risk and Modernization. Fannie New Appraisal Form Modernization. I f this article helped you understand Estate/Trust appraisals, it is worth the subscription price! The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($647,200 or less) increased to 6.42

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Appraisal Today

JULY 28, 2023

Tired of working for AMC/lenders with their UAD, forms, “modernization”, words to not use, etc? If my articles helped you understand it, it is worth the subscription price! To read lots more and see sample forms excerpts, Click Here My comments: Read this article. Try doing non lender appraisals. percent from 6.89

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McKissock

JULY 29, 2020

As part of their appraisal modernization efforts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) have issued test forms for Hybrid and Desktop appraisal assignments. He has also has served as a contracted expert witness appraisal reviewer for the Pennsylvania Department of State. Looking to upgrade your appraisal license?

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

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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Appraisal Today

JUNE 17, 2022

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. Excerpts: the 14,500-square-foot modern home where almost every room offers an excellent view. Lower inflation?

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

If this article, in the March 2023 issue helped you understand how being positive can help your business and personal life, it is worth the subscription price! To read more, click here My comments: Tim is my top go-to USPAP expert and regularly contributes articles to the monthly Appraisal Today. They really help. per month, $24.75

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Appraisal Today

JULY 7, 2023

To read more, click here My comments: Long article and worth reading. Everything has been fully modernized. Types of Non-Lender work – many more articles are available! To read these articles, and many more, plus 2+ years of previous issues, subscribe to the paid Appraisal Today. Smartphone apps make it easy.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

With the GSE appraisal modernization program, appraisers will more likely be asked to complete desktop or hybrid appraisal assignments in the future. To read more, click here My comments: The best article I have seen on this topic written by an experienced appraiser, of course. million price tag. percent from 7.09 percent from 7.04

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 27, 2023

The modern kitchen features wide-board pine floors and lots of windows to soak in the natural light. The article source above is the local newspaper Reno Gazette-Journal. If this article helped you get one more non-lender appraisal, it is worth the subscription price! Enjoy scenic vistas from the front porch or back decks.

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Aedis Appraisals

JUNE 13, 2017

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. What Is an Appraisal and When Do I Need One? How Does the Process Work?

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on hybrid appraisals, business tips, UAD info from Freddie, Fannie modernization, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = If this article helped you set up Google Business Profile, it is worth the subscription price!

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Zillow

MARCH 13, 2018

The easy part is knowing your goal for home remodeling - whether you’re trying to keep up with your growing family, add office space, modernize dated features or generally increase your home’s value. Factor in 10 to 20 percent (or more) of your contracted budget for unforeseen expenses, as they can - and do - occur.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The real estate appraisers of old used to network more, market their services, and sell themselves more than today’s modern appraiser,” remarks Mark Skapinetz, an independent real estate appraiser in Georgia who operates a 100 percent non-lender appraisal firm. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 5.66

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

When buying commercial real estate in Ohio or beyond, you must have access to a roster of current tenants, service contracts, and maintenance records. While industrial properties can be subdivided into eight narrower categories, this article will focus on the standard variables you will want to know when buying in any submarkets.

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Zillow

JULY 25, 2016

You've made an offer on a property, the seller has accepted, and maybe you’re about to sign a contract. Get to know the property Every house, no matter if it's a 100-year-old Victorian or a modern marvel , should have some type of inspection before it's sold. So take your time as you move from offer to contract to closing.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This article provides an insight into the appraisal process of historical properties, emphasizing the role of market data, potential buyers, specialized databases, appraisal methods, and the significant impact of preservation restrictions. This is one of the best short articles on residential to commercial. I strongly recommend it.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

This article is part of our HousingWire 2022 forecast series. But the boost in purchase business likely won’t be enough to prevent operational contraction: As margins shrink, lenders will likely have to lay off staff and renegotiate compensation. This article was first featured in the Dec/Jan HousingWire Magazine issue.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

To read more, click here My comments: If you want to know more, before (or after) accepting an Airbnb appraisal, definitely read this article. The article is one of the best I have read, and includes many of the AMC, USPAP, GSE, etc. The article has a link to Richard’s webinar on the topic. I use all the services I write about.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

Its focus on automation, efficiency, and ROI tracking makes it a powerful tool for modern real estate agents. Why we picked it Sierra Interactive stands out for its comprehensive approach to lead management, offering a CRM that’s not just about storing data but actively engaging and nurturing leads. housing industry.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

Newspaper Headline 5/25/1980: Sales Slump Blamed on the Fed’s Overkill This article from December 1981 mentions inflation, dropping sales volume, younger adults having to live at home longer possibly, and so many of the things we’re talking about today. And yes, the “oops” mention is a Britney Spears reference.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

My article in the November issue of Appraisal Today has lots of information, including lists of which AMCs use PDCs. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Liability, Bias, reviewers with little experience, GSE modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. percent from 7.58

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

I am writing two long articles for the November issue about Hybrid Desktops and Property Data Collectors. To read the full article about this topic, plus 2+ years of previous issues, subscribe to the paid Appraisal Today. If this article helped you understand retirement, it is worth the subscription price! percent from 7.53

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B Some appraisers feel that lenders should not provide them with the purchase and sale contract.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To read more, click here My comments: Read this article! addition in 2011 expanded its footprint and modernized its features also adding a 4-car garage. Consider these three cases below as examples… To read the full article, plus 2+ years of previous issues, subscribe to the paid Appraisal Today. He knows what you want.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 23, 2022

If this article helped you understand non-lender appraisals and get one more appraisal, it is worth the subscription price! If this article helped you understand non-lender appraisals and get one more appraisal, it is worth the subscription price! The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 5.81

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, VA, flood and fires no insurance, retirement, few lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination $22M Modern Mansion on 130 Acres in Napa Has Its Own Cabernet Vineyard Excerpts: 6 bedrooms, 6.5+ percent from 11.0 percent from 0.4

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

While that number may seem high to some, in the context of lending and property complexities, that is a 54% improvement in performance cited earlier in this article (from 35% 10 years ago). My comments: Many thanks to Reno appraiser Linda Hill for sending me this article from a Reno newspaper. Is there room for more improvement?

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Appraisal Today

JULY 29, 2022

It sits in the Sarasota beachfront neighborhood of Lido Shores, an area that’s a haven for modern architecture. This is actually about fewer buyers getting into contract. If this article helped you make it through the business slow down, it is worth the subscription price! Four things about Today’s Housing Market.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In March 2022, Bloomberg News published an article entitled “Wells Fargo Rejected Half Its Black Applicants in Mortgage Refinancing Boom.” After publication of the article, a half-dozen class actions were filed swiftly against Wells Fargo by Black and Hispanic borrowers who had been denied loans. A Man On a Mission!

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