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A Log Home Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

The question is raised as to what is the real problem with log home valuation and what is the problem with appraisers working in the niche log home market? It’s apparent when someone has little to no knowledge regarding log home valuation. Most appraisers would gladly take a log home valuation class if it was offered to the public.

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10 best real estate software solutions for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

Buying Options See Details Pros + Cons Pros: Custom client CRM pipelines Built-in hyperlocal SEO features Option to book a demo Cons: Minimum of 10 users required. Its tiered packages include features like an AI-powered smart CRM, automated marketing tools, comprehensive listing management and training resources for real estate professionals.

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Judgment Based or Evidence Based?

George Dell

Appraiser training tells us to use good judgment – repeatedly. In fact, the word ‘judgment’ is used over 300 times in the current USPAP book. It must be important. It’s also used some 800 times in The Appraisal of Real Estate. It must be important. The basis of appraisal theory in the United States is […].

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Opinion: Beware of the hidden losses of real estate mergers and acquisitions

Housing Wire

Since the seller’s market for brokerages has passed for the moment, valuations have taken a hit. I suspect we will see more walkovers and big teams also making moves as they seek to improve their take on each transaction which creates even more uncertainty in valuations. Or do you have more to generate for them than they got before?

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Ginnie Mae EBO loan market buffeted by rising rates

Housing Wire

If you’re a buyer, your thought train is I can resolve this asset [a nonperforming EBO-eligible loan] better than they can [the seller], and I can do it more efficiently,” Teeley said. I know we have had past Ginnie Mae loan sales that were predicated by a need to clean up the MSR books for MSR sales.” We had the $1.94

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9 tips for high-converting real estate landing pages

Housing Wire

Your real estate website should serve multiple functions, almost like a digital business card with an MLS listing storefront, a booking platform, a home valuation page, and even your background story and biography. A good real estate website includes more than just drool-worthy images of homes priced to sell.

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6 best Michigan real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Final Exam: After you complete Level 19 of the prelicensing course, you will be prompted to take your closed-book course final exam. Includes 3 courses (30 credit hrs each), book, exam/scantron & unlimited retakes Online: Required 90 hrs of coursework. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 Choose from designated dates / times and locations.