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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: Suggested protocols for responding to Reconsideration of Value requests. Click here to listen to Tim Andersen, MAI’s podcast, “Reconsiderations of Value: Satan’s Own Seed, Right?” ®’s data team has scoured the country to pinpoint where buyers can find the best deals on oversized abodes. 1826 Clement Ave.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

Linda (who asked that her real name not be used) beat out a dozen other prospective buyers in a bidding war by offering $445,000 and waiving all contingencies. Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.

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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

TODAY’S HOME BUYERS ARE LIKE THE CARP. This year, it appears that buyer panic is even worse than last year. It could be that interest rates are now creeping up, which has some buyers panicked that they their buying power is shrinking. But buyers should think seriously about how much they are willing to spend right now. .

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

The unprecedented buyer demand of 2021 will likely be suppressed to some extent due to affordability concerns in some markets, and more housing inventory will most likely be available from both the existing homes and new construction segments.”. The top ones are reconsideration of values, and growing prevalence of desktop appraisals.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

As an agent, you might think that multiple offers are a clear indication of market value and that the highest offer should be accepted as such. However, as an appraiser, I have to look beyond the offers and consider other factors that affect market value, such as supply and demand, market trends, buyer preferences, financing conditions, etc.

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Why Agents Should Share Their CMA With The Appraiser

Birmingham Appraisal

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. The lender then obtains an appraisal to make sure that the property they are lending on, which is the collateral for the loan, is worth what they are paying for it.

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