Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Did I give up on blogging and podcasting? Anyhow, I’ve missed blogging and I’m sorry for being gone so long. Anastasia Corjan reached out to me a little over a year and a half ago to invite me to be an Appraisal Ambassador for them. Hello everyone! I hope you all have been doing good and hanging in there.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Moving out of state to Cleveland and looking for a new place to call home? Visit the Cleveland Appraisal Blog for expert advice and assistance. In recent years, with the advent of remote work, many are moving to different states. Here are some tips you can use to make the transition easier. Pay a visit to your new hometown.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Have you ever read thru an appraisal report? The Sales Comparison approach, as the name implies, compares the property being appraised to other properties that a potential buyer might consider as a substitute for buying the property being appraised. When completing an appraisal, there may be four values.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. That way of measuring the market can lead to an opinion of value that is in the ballpark of a home’s market value. Last year, I appraised a home for a homeowner.

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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The mortgage process involves diligence and timeliness to ensure that borrowers can meet their closing date – that diligence is also required to master the appraisal review process. Ensuring you know the ins and outs of the appraisal review is imperative to help your borrowers meet that end goal on time.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2021

A husband and wife requested a bank appraisal to refinance their Jacksonville, Florida home. Only the wife was at home to greet the appraiser when they arrived to inspect her home. When the couple received the final appraisal report of their home’s value, they were shocked!

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When it comes to home appraisals, the question of whether or not to ask the appraiser to remove their shoes can be a common concern for homeowners. While some may feel hesitant about requesting this, it’s important to remember that your comfort in your home matters. appeared first on Chicagoland Appraisals.

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Appraisal Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the bustling real estate market of Toronto, understanding the true value of your residential property is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Riverfront Appraisals

JULY 1, 2021

For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re not an appraiser, if you are trying to figure out the value of a home, chances are good that you use a price per square foot metric. That way of measuring the market can lead to an opinion of value that is in the ballpark of a home’s market value. Last year, I appraised a home for a homeowner.

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Padove Appraisal Service

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Every appraisal order begins with a customer consultation. This is an in-depth discussion of the home, and the purpose of the appraisal. Any method of communication can be used for this step of the process. The purpose of the consultation is to find out how the appraisal can help you.

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Appraiserblogs

JUNE 9, 2021

Lenders are convinced that a statistically supported appraisal is a more reliable valuation. Does anyone that understands the home valuation process really think a “statically supported” appraisal makes for a better quality report? This is not that hard to understand. This all comes down to the Golden Rule.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Reading a home appraisal might feel overwhelming at first, but worry not! This guide is here to simplify the process. While each appraisal may have slight variations, the following structure offers a general roadmap to help you smoothly navigate through it. The legal description and the assessor’s parcel number (APN).

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Factors Considered by Appraisers When determining the value of a property, appraisers consider several crucial factors.

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Appraiserblogs

OCTOBER 24, 2022

ABC TV Documentary: Our America: Lowballed Because this issue was ignored by the appraisal industry, it is open season on appraisers. It’s too late to have our industry review that second report in each of these situations as many appraisers have said. Click the link below to read it: When My Home Appraisal Came….

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 12, 2023

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions. As the property size increases, the incremental increase in value tends to diminish.

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Genworth MI Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Prospective borrowers, especially first-time homebuyers, need to be ready for what they’ll encounter during the homebuying process, including home appraisals. But with obstacles in the way for many, lenders need to stay updated on market trends and understand how every part of the homebuying journey might be impacted.

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JMV Lending

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Are you navigating the world of VA home loans and stumbled across the term 'Tidewater VA appraisal'? Wondering what it means and how it can affect your home purchase? Let JVM Lending bring clarity to this essential process. The post VA Tidewater Appraisals: Everything You Need To Know appeared first on JVM Lending.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 30, 2023

A Look at Why Your Home May Not Appraise for The Expected Value When it comes to selling or refinancing your home, one of the crucial steps is the appraisal process. Appraisals determine the market value of your property, which affects your ability to secure a loan or make a profitable sale.

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AmeriMac

APRIL 15, 2024

When it comes to buying, selling, or refinancing a home, one important step in the process is getting a home appraisal. A home appraisal is a professional estimate of a home’s value and plays a crucial role in determining the market value of the property.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Padove Appraisal Service

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Many people’s experiences with real estate appraisals are limited to mortgage applications. The appraiser is usually selected, and the report ordered through the lender. The task of selecting an appraiser for purposes such as estate planning and settlement, divorce, tax appeal, etc.,

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative Excerpts: In reality, appraisers have a great story to tell, but we have a long way to go to refocus the terribly flawed “appraiser bias” narrative onto facts and science. Industry groups should also step up to support appraisers.

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JMV Lending

JUNE 6, 2023

Have you ever wondered how appraised value impacts the real estate market and the homebuying process? Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing a home, understanding the concept of appraised value is crucial.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Unlocking the Basics: Part 2 of Housing Statistics for Beginners In my last blog post, which was the first installment in this multi-part series, I discussed why it is important for agents to be aware of local housing statistics. We all know that the three most important factors in real estate are location, location, and location.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 1, 2024

Getting a mortgage for a home purchase is exciting but comes with financial responsibilities. However, there are strategies to eliminate PMI, including getting an appraisal. This blog post explores private mortgage insurance, its impact on your mortgage, strategies to eliminate it, and the appraisal process.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

The lack of homes available for sale and the increase in interest rates have resulted in a decline in homes sold in most areas of the country. The lack of homes available for sale and the increase in interest rates have resulted in a decline in homes sold in most areas of the country.

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Movoto

APRIL 12, 2024

If you’re thinking about buying a home , knowing the answer to the question of “how long does it take to buy a house?” could be a crucial factor in your trek to home ownership. Throughout the following, we’ll walk through the home buying process timeline, broken down by various milestones for every step.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

The lack of homes available for sale and the increase in interest rates have resulted in a decline in homes sold in most areas of the country. The lack of homes available for sale and the increase in interest rates have resulted in a decline in homes sold in most areas of the country.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Sopranos – Lupertazzi’s Rough Up Appraiser To watch, click the video above. Members of the Lupertazzi Crime Family rough up an appraiser who is involved with Tony’s HUD scam. I will never forget “I’m only the appraiser!” Opens in You Tube. Glass-Walled, Midcentury Manse in Houston $3.1M

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Can A Pre-Listing Appraisal Help Sell An Expired Listing? In such situations, a strategic move to consider is obtaining a pre-listing appraisal. In such situations, a strategic move to consider is obtaining a pre-listing appraisal.

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Premier Home Appraisal Blog

MAY 30, 2023

My home appraisal saved me money! PMI is typically required when you put down less than 20% on the purchase of a home, but once you reach the equity threshold of 20%, you may be eligible for PMI removal. That's where our home appraisal for PMI removal comes in. You can remove it and save thousands of dollars!

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 21, 2023

A Look at How Market Trends are used in the Real Estate Appraisal Process The real estate market is constantly changing, and market trends play a crucial role in helping an appraiser determine property values. In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of market trends when completing a real estate appraisal.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

While I cannot speak to most of those duties, or how to do them, I do have something that I would like to share regarding the pricing and appraisal part of their job. As always, if you have any questions about what I am discussing here or about the appraisal process in general feel free to contact me.

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