Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Last year, there were (number) homes sold here, and the average selling price was (dollar figure). (If If you have any homes you personally sold in the neighborhood, include those here). I would be happy to give you an equity analysis and let you know how much equity you have in your home. Great news! Your neighborhood is hot!

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DataMaster

APRIL 15, 2021

I then head downstairs to my home gym to exercise for 30-45 minutes (if I slept well). Inspections. Inspections take up a chunk of each day. Paperwork made up the first hours of the day for the early risers since no homeowner is going to let an appraiser in for an inspection in the middle of the night! Time To Eat!

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DataMaster

APRIL 15, 2021

I then head downstairs to my home gym to exercise for 30-45 minutes (if I slept well). Gentry Inspections Inspections take up a chunk of each day. Paperwork made up the first hours of the day for the early risers since no homeowner is going to let an appraiser in for an inspection in the middle of the night!

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DataMaster

APRIL 15, 2021

I then head downstairs to my home gym to exercise for 30-45 minutes (if I slept well). Inspections. Inspections take up a chunk of each day. Paperwork made up the first hours of the day for the early risers since no homeowner is going to let an appraiser in for an inspection in the middle of the night! Time To Eat!

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Listing Spark

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In Texas, there are a few things you need to know about selling your home as-is. In this blog post, we’ll go over the pros and cons of selling as-is in Texas. We’ll also provide you with some tips to help you sell your home as-is. What does it mean to sell a home as-is?

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property. Information About the Home.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

According to the survey responses, the majority of participants (76%) perceive the quality of property data collected by data collectors to be lower than that collected by appraisers themselves. I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today. Inspection training was very good.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Catherine Mesick You’ve found the perfect home – sunny kitchen, the right number of bathrooms, and a big, beautiful yard. And then someone mentions a case of flooding in the area – far from any major body of water. You start wondering, could my dream home be at risk for flood damage? All home buyers.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 19, 2021

AT A FLORIDA HOME INSPECTION. During the buying and selling process, a home has to undergo a home inspection. Home inspections are used to identify any issues in the home so that the buyer knows exactly what they’re getting into and the seller isn’t selling a home that’s unsafe.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 7, 2022

Florida is home to over 1.5 million condo units, with 28,000 condo associations across the state, and nearly a year after the Champlain Tower collapse in Surfside, Florida, stricter condo regulations have been put in place to mandate more frequent condo inspections. There will be two phases of inspections for recertification.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Understanding the Role of the Real Estate Appraiser When a home buyer finds a home they would like to purchase and have the need to obtain financing they will work with a lender. For the above reasons, it is very important for accurate valuations during the home-buying process.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I don’t normally pull comps across a highway In so many cases it’s an awful idea to cross a major road or highway to pull comps because a highway sometimes separates markets that are far different in age, square footage, lot size, architecture, price point, school district, etc…. But it’s still not a major difference.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process Wondering what to expect from your home appraisal? You've found a home you love, put down an offer you're excited about, and the closing date is fast approaching. Now it's time for the home appraisal. What is a Home Appraisal? We have you covered.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 8, 2021

Looking to buy a new home but worried you won’t be able to afford the monthly mortgage payment that comes with it? Or maybe you want to buy in a popular neighborhood, but you think its homes are too expensive for your budget? Purchasing a foreclosed home might be the solution. How To Buy A Foreclosed Home.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Do your research and find out if there are easy access to trains, buses, and airports, as well as major roads and freeways. Consider the quality of life issues when conducting your commercial property search in Columbus, Ohio. These are all important issues that will surely contribute to the property’s overall quality and desirability.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

There has been a sense of urgency, and sometimes almost despair, for some looking to purchase a home. Do you know of anyone who purchased a home within the past year? Below is a chart from the National Association of REALTORS article on home buyer regret. BUYING A HOME SIGHT UNSEEN. WAIVING HOME INSPECTIONS.

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The People's Appraisal Blog

JUNE 15, 2019

I have written many blog posts here, mainly for the consumer to read and understand what is actually happening in the world of Real Estate Valuations. This blog is for the Appraiser as well as the consumer. Read my blog entitled “What’s Not In Your Wallet”). Well, let’s just point out the main issues. Maybe it’s worse.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. There have been numerous instances in which I have not been able to get ahold of a contact for an inspection only to find out weeks later that the AMC gave me the wrong contact information. Built in 1960. Excerpts: Singer Elvis L.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 1, 2022

If financing were not an issue, and the buyer couldn’t care less about how their contract price compared to other similar properties, it would just be a matter of connecting the buyer with the seller and signing on the dotted line, but life isn’t always so easy. I have included the top things I look at when appraising homes.

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Will Springer Realtor

MARCH 7, 2023

The state requires that county assessors inspect every property at least every six years to maintain accurate information about the parcel and structures. The highest property value increase in King County this year occurred in Sammamish, where the median home value jumped 51%. overall increase. 1 of the next year.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. 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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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

He requested that I inspect the property 1/5/2023 as the inspector would be there at the same time. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! It was recently ranked as one of the most popular homes in the country. My comment: I want some of the home’s features :> ==.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! Multiple decks and work areas in the home offer privacy and convenience and graceful separation of space. George R.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Not only is our neighborhood home to some of the largest U.S. As with homes and vehicles, there are pros and cons to buying commercial real estate. Consider this: According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Columbus saw the most substantial increase in total home value in the country. Welcome to our thriving community! zoning).

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

You may already be aware of iBuyers and what they have to offer prospective home buyers and sellers. These companies pride themselves on offering convenient, seamless transactions that improve consumers’ experiences buying and selling homes. Instead, iBuyers target homes that are already in good condition and only need minimal work.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Okay, one last thing about size: During the beginning of the pandemic there was a blatant spike in home size due to a greater focus on larger homes at higher prices. Will we see smaller homes more often as first-time buyers flood the market? To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!!

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Hood Homes Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Understanding what kind of builder you are working with will allow you to get the most from your home purchase. There are three business models that define most residential home builders: tract, spec, and custom. They are generally in just a few neighborhoods in a city, and build dozens or hundreds of homes in each neighborhood.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Covid19 Response- As the pandemic hit, the GSEs implemented the Covid Flexibities that appraisers could perform desktop appraisals so that they would not have to go into the homes for the safety of the homeowners and appraisers. Homeview Inspection Tool- This tool from Valuelink provides an inspection tool to view a property and take photos.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 9, 2021

It’s a valuation of how much the home you’re trying to buy or refinance is actually worth. This value is established by inspecting the house and comparing the asking price to recent sales prices for similar properties in the area. Your lender cannot loan more than the home is worth. The VA prefers that homes be move-in ready.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Covid19 Response- As the pandemic hit, the GSEs implemented the Covid Flexibities that appraisers could perform desktop appraisals so that they would not have to go into the homes for the safety of the homeowners and appraisers. Homeview Inspection Tool- This tool from Valuelink provides an inspection tool to view a property and take photos.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Many homes have equity available, unlike the 2008 housing collapse. Major unknowns in the coming year.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

My article in the November issue of Appraisal Today has lots of information, including lists of which AMCs use PDCs. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Liability, Bias, reviewers with little experience, GSE modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

homes (for sale and rent combined), according to insights from John Burns Research and Consulting. An annual survey released this month by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said renters put the probability of ever owning a home at 40%, down from 44% last year. We are now experiencing historic shortages. shy of the need.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We have covered over and over the scarcity of homes available for sale. It’s particularly true among homes priced at or below $500,000 in King County, where only 737 of those properties sold in August (36% fewer than in August 2019). Builders began construction on just under a million single-family homes in 2020.

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2021

I have covered this topic both within the newsletter and on my blog and hear from people in real estate about their frustration over the lack of significant action. Among those states, the share of households able to afford the median-priced home declined by an average of 7.2 America’s housing stock is in a dire situation.

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

To address the issue, Dr. Vivek Murthy developed six pillars that spotlight a need for social connectedness. While most own their homes like traditional residential life, cohousing members also follow a participatory way of being. Designers are helping builders broaden options to create homes that consumers can afford – no easy task.

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