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Housing Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
Because homeownership is traditionally considered one of the surest routes upward in a socially mobile society and the primary means by which Americans accumulate wealth, the inability to buy a home puts much more than just the real estate market in jeopardy. What is the “American Dream?” A crisis of affordability.
Appraisal Today
AUGUST 5, 2022
The use of a Desktop Appraisal may allow an appraiser from outside the market area, but with appropriate credentials for the jurisdiction of the property, to complete the assignment when no local VA fee panel appraiser is available.”. “The House with trees growing inside! Appraisal Assignment Waterfall. To read it, click here.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 27, 2021
A recent syndicated article on racial bias from The Markup on racial bias, published by ABC news, AP, Market Watch and more, has drawn a great deal of attention from trade groups, policy makers and housing advocates with support from some and attacks from others. First , I take issue with the article for a few reasons.
Houston Properties
JANUARY 13, 2021
Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. Get a free home valuation for your house and trends in your neighborhood. Need To Sell?
Appraisal Today
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
2024 Updated UAD and URAR – What does It Mean for You? The Appraisal World Is Changing January 25, 2024 Excerpts: There has been a lot of talk about the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) redesign initiative, and how it will make life easier for appraisers. What exactly does this mean?
Appraisal Today
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Failure to make appropriate time/market adjustments (positive or negative). Square footage costs and depreciation based more on opinion than reality. Sins of the Past Are Back to Haunt Appraisers. Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals. By Richard Hagar, SRA. Excerpts: In the recent past, when appraisers were swamped.
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