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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Architectural Digest rounded up some of the most stunning examples of remote homes, from small villages set atop mountains to islands with just one home on them. What Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood McKissock Survey Question: “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?

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JANUARY 26, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on forecasts for mortgage rates, a look back at the 80s a very similar mortgage market, appraising in a changing market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == A Redesigned $48.5M My comments: AI and demographics are “hot topics” now.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to specialize in luxury home appraisals or you’re simply reading up on the latest market trends, you may want to pay attention to areas where luxury homes are in high demand. Both inventory levels and new listings increased significantly in recent months, leading to an 18 percent increase in sales and a 1.6

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

How to Level Up as an Appraiser By Conrad Meertins Jr. What if you could not use the URAR form at all, but still had to produce an appraisal report that could stand up in court? Excerpts: The key is not the letters but the competency or skill. For example, are you competent to prepare an entire appraisal from start to finish?

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

2024 USPAP Source: Appraisal Foundation The 2024 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice is now available for purchase in physical and digital formats. This year, for the first time, you can purchase just the book of USPAP standards for $35. This covers all Definitions, Rules, and Standards. Lots of people wanted to be on the ASB.

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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+

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

FYI, CRN (Collateral Risk Network) was set up for AMCs and lenders. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie December newsletter, estate appraisals real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. He suggested we redefine quality to include a time element.

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JUNE 24, 2022

It was so complicated the state and the city gave up trying to straighten it out. In a large townhouse-style condominium complex, there were only eight units that had water views. The view was of a section of the Intracoastal Waterway. It was from the second floor only, and over a six-foot high concrete block wall and across an open field.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

In addition, staying up-to-date with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and GSE guidelines and industry requirements also goes a long way in drafting error-free reports that would otherwise create unnecessary revision requests. Ask questions. Reduce lengthy commentary.

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