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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

My appraiser compadre and fellow blogger Ryan Lundquist, at the Sacramento Appraisal Blog, wrote an excellent piece this week on the situation with Zillow. I regularly work for investors who hire me to appraise a home they are interested in buying. In my view, Zestimates are a toy, not a tool for making serious decisions.

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

Note: This blog post about short-term rentals was originally posted on Class Valuation’s site on May 11, 2022. However, the GSEs did not make a parallel change to the property qualification side of the lending decision. The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new.

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How should appraisers approach short-term rentals?

DataMaster

Note: This blog post about short-term rentals was originally posted on Class Valuation’s site on May 11, 2022. However, the GSEs did not make a parallel change to the property qualification side of the lending decision. The purchase of real property for the purpose of investment is not new.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

One result of this may be commercial property owners choosing to file tax appeals. Additionally, lenders, investors, developers, and attorneys may request a commercial appraisal review if they have worries about rental delinquencies or vacancy rates. What Should You Do If You Need a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review?