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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

Also, an independent appraisal during the loan process locks in the property’s market value at the time the reverse mortgage loan is funded. Take a look at some of the most recent press – The New York Times published an in-depth article in April 2022: “Reverse Mortgages Are No Longer Just for Homeowners Short on Cash.”.

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Surprising Things That Can Decrease Property Value

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I’m so sorry for the weeks I missed posting articles last month. This week, Betty White shares some things that can decrease property value. As a certified residential appraiser, I can tell you that while some of the things noted in this report can decrease value, they may not, so take these points with a grain of salt.

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What Kind of Appraisal Support Do You Want?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Or I could go to a store that specializes in running shoes and purchase shoes that are more expensive but clearly designed for the rigors of running. The appraiser agrees to come in “low” They achieve this by using sales that do not reflect the market value of the property. The market value is what it is.

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Reviving and Refreshing Your Cleveland Home, even with the Pandemic

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I always enjoy his articles. If you have trouble visualizing their design, request a 3D rendering. I hope his article gave you some ideas about ways to revive and refresh your home. This week I leave you with a little video with some tips on home office design. Should You Turst An Algorithm For Your Home’s Value?

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Freddie’s Study, NPR Story Recall Notable Academic Hoax

Appraiserblogs

NPR topped the online edition of its article with the headline, “Black and Latino Homeowners are About Twice as Likely as Whites To Get Low Appraisals.” He submitted a pseudoscientific article to a cultural studies journal called Social Text. By design, his paper was strewn with nonsense. The problem?

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Once Upon a Time… A Housing Fairy Tale

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the latest edition of the Fall 2022 Appraisal Buzz Magazine! Once upon a time, there was a rich nation which valued many things. They all liked value. We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. Let’s pretend market value is market value.

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Lines of Defense in Real Estate Collateral Risk Management

Appraisal Buzz

This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate. When the appraisal review provides an estimate of value, including a concurrence of value, most states will require an appraisal credential.