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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession?

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What to Expect Undertaking These 4 Common Home Projects

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This week I welcome back guest blogger, Shirley Martin, who answers these questions in this article. Before a roof renovation begins, a contractor will inspect the attic, gutter, and various other aspects of the home structure to make sure it is safe to proceed. Are you planning on renovating your home? I hope you enjoy it!

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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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Beyond the Hype: Fannie Mae Announcement SEL-2023-02

McKissock

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. For example, it is widely expected that the U.S. economy will experience a recession within the next several months.

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Beyond the Hype: Fannie Mae Announcement SEL-2023-02

McKissock

Most important and relevant to appraisers was the first topic, titled “Valuation modernization,” which is an update to the Selling Guide that allows more options for valuation, including alternatives to traditional appraisals. For example, it is widely expected that the U.S. economy will experience a recession within the next several months.

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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Only the wife was at home to greet the appraiser when they arrived to inspect her home. However, the husband and wife in this article are not valuation professionals. Given that the race of the appraiser in the article was assumed and not specifically mentioned, what is the likelihood that the appraiser in the article was black?

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7 Home Security Tips for Spring & Summer

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

A more modern system will make you feel much safer. If you want to avoid fire and water hazards in your home, you should do a complete spring cleaning and inspection. Finally, and most importantly, you should inspect and clean the chimneys. I hope you enjoyed this article! Keep the doors and windows closed.

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