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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon Anywhere Dragon Anywhere is a dictation and speech-to-text app that allows you to create, edit, and share documents from your mobile device. This professional-grade dictation service could save you tons of time on typing reports and taking notes in the field.

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VA Appraisals and Fee Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Mortgage Bankers Association advocated for the proposal. non-lender appraisals, hurricane with and surge risks, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. wants a good quality panel. pays higher appraisal fees. delivers fast turn times to veterans. doesn’t use Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs). My comments : V.A.

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Logan Mohtashami: The 2022 housing forecast

Housing Wire

Even in the extreme conditions of COVID-19, my general premise on housing economics predicted that the two variables with the most influence — demographics and mortgage rates — would hold up the housing market. The 10-year yield and mortgage rates. That range dictated that mortgage rates would roughly stay between 3.5%-4.75%.

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Appraisals and Water Frontage

Appraisal Today

It was from the second floor only, and over a six-foot high concrete block wall and across an open field. My research discovered that the open field had just been purchased by a group that was building a four-level high-and-dry boat storage building. Appraisals and Water Frontage. Excerpts: What about an off-site water view?

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Appraisers: What should you have in your car?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMCs, appraisal business, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. Appraisers: What should you have in your car? Excerpt: Here are a few items: Screwdriver: A screwdriver has many uses. Ice pick: To check for termites or wood rot.