D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Taking equity out of your home to buy another house can be a financially advantageous option, as it allows homeowners to tap into the built-up value of their primary residence without worrying about saving up for a second mortgage. Home equity is like having money in the bank, but it’s tied up in your real estate.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. Let’s think about a home that was just built and never lived in. Subsequently, a new home typically has a higher market value than one that has already been lived in. However, at some point, they will need to.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Survey respondents Sales agents accounted for the largest proportion, with 45% of participants holding this license. Broker-Associates and Appraisal Licensees accounted for 13% and two percent, respectively, while the remaining two percent reported holding other types of real estate licenses. Very interesting.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

Why an Organized Workfile is Your Best Defense By Craig Capilla Excerpts: We all know that the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set the baseline for what must be included in a workfile. And sometimes, that one crucial piece of information isn’t there anymore when you need it. I’ve seen this happen.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

We’ve all heard the news: over 60,000 real estate agents left the profession in the first half of 2023. Whether you’re newly licensed or an experienced agent who had a productive year — if you’re looking for a change, it’s likely you’ve started receiving emails, letters, and phone calls from all kinds of real estate firms.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore what defines a rural property, the challenges appraisers face, reasons for conducting rural appraisals, strategies for finding comparables, and tips for writing a compliant appraisal report. What if there are few rural areas near you? What if there are few rural areas near you? Well written.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 19, 2022

Millennial Homebuyers Millennial homebuyers are on the rise, and for good reason - interest rates are still historically low. I’m a real estate agent. What should I know about working with millennial homebuyers? However, research surprisingly points in the opposite direction.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Many of the changes will not have a significant impact on the way appraisers practice but are nevertheless important for public trust. Appraisers and the public have traditionally held several misconceptions about USPAP, and these changes should help to dispel some of those myths. Excerpts: 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4,000 sq.ft.,

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

However, it’s a good idea to know where the risks lie—and how to avoid them. As we all (should) know, any person or company. As we all (should) know, any person or company. The property was built to resort standards,” says listing agent Jessica Grier. He designed the estate, completed in 2000, from the ground up.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

The company boasts a 99% accuracy rate as well as powerful voice editing capabilities. To read about the other 5 apps, click here My comments: Worth checking out. The Appraisal Update Podcast 8.16.23 – MLS Cyberattack (SPECIAL REPORT) Video 18 minutes Goes through URAR form and USPAP plus many ideas on what to do.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

In an ever-changing real estate market, agents are looking for the best way to generate leads. The conversion rate on circle prospecting is low — by some estimates, around 50 or 60 calls for every one lead converted — so you’ve got to have patience, a good phone voice, and thick skin.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions. Concerned about a housing market crash? Worried about missing out on a boom? SUMMARY: Coming off a record year, the Houston real estate market started 2021 in a seller’s market. Remember: real estate is hyper-local!

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Listing Spark

JULY 5, 2023

Just over a year ago, homes on the market in Austin were available for only 19 days. Even in 2023, as the market starts to return to normal, many homes across Texas are on the market for less than two months before they find a new owner. See what you need in each of these core areas.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While agents can “puff” we cannot! If it had a market value of $345k, it would have listed at $345k!”. Excerpts from NAR Report (link below): In May 2022, NAR Research conducted a survey of all 9,700 appraiser members and 50,000 randomly-selected non-appraiser members. 68% report practicing within a radius of 20–59 miles.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

What Level Appraiser Are You? What is the mark of an appraiser who is at the top of his or her “game”? But what if the appraisal form was completely blank with no boilerplate text? 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?

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Read this article on how to check CO detectors. A recent case in which a young couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning while they slept highlights the life and death importance of these simple alarms—and brings this issue front and center for the real estate appraiser community as a whole. You may save someone’s life!!

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Excerpts: In a nutshell, our survey respondents recommended that you should: 1) do your research and get to know the AMCs, 2) build a relationship with them, 3) treat the relationship as a partnership, and. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 8, 2022

So, what exactly makes the V.A. You are working for the veteran to be sure they do not overpay, find out about problems, etc. as a Model for Appraisals. by Isaac Peck. Excerpts: Step Above the Rest. It’s not a secret that being on the V.A. appraiser roster is a coveted position for most residential appraisers. so special? Rocha (V.A.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. What does a traditional agent charge in Austin, TX? What to look for when choosing a discount Realtor in Austin, TX. MLS Listing.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. What does a traditional agent charge in Dallas-Fort Worth? What to look for when choosing a discount Realtor in Dallas-Fort Worth. MLS Listing.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. What does a traditional agent charge in San Antonio, TX? What to look for when choosing a discount Realtor in San Antonio, TX. MLS Listing.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. What does a traditional agent charge in Houston, TX? What to look for when choosing a discount Realtor in Houston, TX. MLS Listing.

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PennyMac

APRIL 2, 2020

There are various types of mortgages available, with different interest rates, down payment amounts, and other terms to consider. Your FICO score will impact which types of loans you qualify for, so getting your credit into great shape is an investment that can offer great returns. Step 1: Check Your Credit and Do Your Research.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re exploring a real estate career in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, or any other city in the Buckeye State, then your first step is to choose from the many real estate classes in Ohio to complete the 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education that the state requires.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

We all needed some rest from the crazy housing market we’ve experienced in recent years. Like most markets across the country, the Cleveland area housing market has been red hot for the past few years. How have the rapidly increasing mortgage interest rates impacted the housing market in Northeast Ohio?

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Tax Appeal Support: When there is a challenge to a tax assessment, a desktop appraisal may be used to provide a current market value. I have done drivebys for estate appraisals when the home had been sold and I had no access. The list of non-lender uses is very good. baths, 14,450 sq.ft.,

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Raleigh Realty

JANUARY 22, 2022

That is what prompted us to create this first time home buyer guide filled with tips, tricks, programs, grants, and all the steps involved in the home buying process. Buying a home doesn't mean you need a 20 downpayment. In our local market of Raleigh, North Carolina we have some amazing first time home buyer programs.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I am often posed with the following question “How do you know when you are looking at a “good” appraisal?” While that number may seem high to some, in the context of lending and property complexities, that is a 54% improvement in performance cited earlier in this article (from 35% 10 years ago). What Causes Appraisal Revisions?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

When we are looking at a rainbow, what we are viewing is the light being refracted off water droplets. . Did you know that no two people see the same rainbow? You might be standing right next to someone, looking at what seems to be the same rainbow. However, what we are seeing is technically different.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 1, 2023

Again, I was expecting multiple questions about the report since it was complex and atypical for the area. You could send a link to this article to a Very Picky or Very Supportive reviewer.> A couple days later, I got a call from a relocation company reviewer on another mind-boggling relocation assignment.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

But what if the appraisal form was completely blank with no boilerplate text? 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? Level 2 – Intermediate At the intermediate level, you realize there is more to appraising real estate than checking boxes.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Jeff and Kenon discuss rapidly increasing home equity and what this means for first-time buyers. Jeff gives us a real estate joke roundup. Hello and welcome back to ClearCast, the Real Estate Fintech Podcast. You know, I’m asked that question a lot. EPISODE SUMMARY. Watch ClearCast E22. Jeff Allen .

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Houston Properties

MARCH 23, 2022

Study: Houston Real Estate And Inflation. What the historical data tell us about using real estate to hedge against inflation in Houston. While the Fed has started raising interest rates, there’s no sign of inflation slowing down any time soon. See Salary Needed To Buy A Home In Houston ].

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It may make it difficult for you, the appraiser, to know how to classify the subject property. How do you know whether you’re dealing with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a second unit? How do you know whether you’re dealing with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or a second unit? Another tricky HBU issue in California!

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A lot of what appraisers consider pressure from clients is merely a result of the client’s lack of knowledge about appraisal standards and ethics. A lot of what appraisers consider pressure from clients is merely a result of the client’s lack of knowledge about appraisal standards and ethics. A Very controversial topic!

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Appraisal Today

MAY 26, 2023

MPR Repairs: Guidance for FHA Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: If you are appraising a property that needs some cosmetic repairs but meets FHA minimum property requirements (MPR) in its current condition, you should make the appraisal “as-is.” Here is some guidance on cosmetic repairs vs. MPR repairs. Photos and lots of examples.

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Houston Properties

MARCH 5, 2021

We achieve these numbers because we know what it takes to sell your Houston Heights home fast and for more money. We’ve gained experience as the #1 boutique real estate team and have gathered data from our database of 30,000 buyers. Sell Your Home Fast For More Money: Houston Properties Online Marketing.

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