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How to select appraisal comps

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NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie March Update, Bias and not using time adjustments, Climate change effects on risk and values, answer your phone if you want more appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. waterfront), and amenities. baths, 17,878 sq.ft.,

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

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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. You can expand your area to include rural appraisals to get more business.

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The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap April 2023

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Welcome to the latest installment of The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht— your destination for the most current economic insights and analyses. The Fed’s own forecast indicates that the U.S. Mortgage rates began to rise again in February. economy could experience a contraction this year. On an annual basis, sales were 22.0%

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The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht: Economic Recap March 2023

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Welcome to our new blog series, The Full Measure with Kevin Hecht – your destination for the most current economic insights and analyses. Last week, Fed members acknowledged that, while they remain committed to bringing inflation under control, it is too early to assess the extent of the consequences of the recent banking turbulence.

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Appraising Airbnb Properties

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Problems When Appraising Airbnb & VRBO Properties by Richard Hagar, SRA Excerpts: Residential appraisers are being asked to appraise these properties, along with their elevated income, as “typical” residential properties. Appraisers are being told by their AMC clients and loan officers to appraise these as residential properties.

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Freddie Advice: How to Avoid Using “Bad” Words

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More Objective Appraisals: A Practical Guide for Appraisers By Scott Reuter Single-Family Chief Appraisal Officer, Freddie Mac Excerpts: Changing the Mindset – Facts First What’s the number one thing appraisers should be doing when they develop an appraisal? Stick to the facts. To read more, click here My comments: Read this article!