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Tools To Support Appraisal Adjustments

Appraisal Today

71 Cobb Lane Sitting closest to the water, the 17,173-square-foot residence at 71 Cobb Lane was designed by Barnes Coy Architects. By Tony Pistilli Excerpts: I recall receiving MLS books once a month and being thrilled that a whole new population of sales were available to be considered within the pages of each book.

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Remove all bathtubs from home?

Appraisal Today

Armour likely got the idea for the shape of his home from the book A Home for All by noted phrenologist, sexologist, and amateur architect Orson Squire Fowler. Fowler extolls the merits of octagonal structures over traditional square or rectangular dwellings in his book. ” The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 30.2

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Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024

Empire Appraisal Group

Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024 Design & Architecture , Design Trends By: Barbara Ballinger Source: [link] From ecosystem conservation to “new” darker neutrals in exterior paint, we look at the trends set to take hold in the industry this year. Boschetti Jr.,

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Fannie: Words and Phrases in Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Intricate marble floors, fancy paneling, ornate molding, and sparkling chandeliers are the work of famed architect Richard Landry, who custom designed the rocker’s European-style chateau in the 1990s. Stewart’s estate is indeed palatial, as the details and decor feel Versailles-like in nearly every room.

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

For other cities, we used comp books (sales), microfiche, and other sources. That’s because scarce inventory is driving up prices, pushing many homes on the cusp over the seven-figure mark. My comments: I started appraising long before online MLS. In my small city, a local broker compiled a weekly list of sales and listings.

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Can 3-D printed homes help solve the housing crisis?

Housing Wire

To Ballard, 3D printing technology is evolving to solve a crisis in modern day America and the world: The failure to meet people’s demand for housing. Ideally, an engineer designs a model of what they want on software, from an air duct to a prosthetic limb, and it is precisely printed out.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

Homebuilders have been offering sizable concessions, including money for mortgage rate buydowns, to attract bidders and offload inventory. Rare Pair of Rock Homes in Palm Springs for Less Than $750K each Excerpts: Two rustic homes for sale in Palm Springs, CA, were designed by an overlooked maestro of 1920s organic architecture.