Remove Construction Remove Contracts Remove Design Remove Inspection
article thumbnail

Opinion: Don’t let red tape strangle city development

Housing Wire

Without effective and properly enforced regulations — including peer-reviewed engineering and licensed inspections — we risk catastrophes like the Champlain Towers collapse. Design standards, which impose costly building requirements and can be incredibly strict in places where beauty is part of the local brand.

article thumbnail

Build or Buy: Consider What's Right for You

Eppraisal

You also have a say in every architectural choice, from the floor plans to the materials builders will use in construction. Generally, the process includes a preliminary phase — which involves signing contracts for the architectural design and site plans — and pre-construction, where the project gets approval.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

article thumbnail

Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. The architects, celebrated for their intelligent and compact designs created a livable work of art as their first and only home built in the United States. This approximately 900sf, 1.5 acres of wooded land. It was unremarkable.

article thumbnail

7 Problems to Watch Out for During a Home Renovation

Eppraisal

To prevent plumbing problems, hire a licensed plumber with a strong track record to inspect your existing system before starting the project. Inspect for water seepage — a common issue in older homes where water can infiltrate from the roof, walls and leaky plumbing lines.

article thumbnail

Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract. It's one of the final steps after going under contract.

article thumbnail

New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

An assessor may contract with an independent fee appraiser to help identify property characteristics, measure properties, confirm the building’s condition and quality of construction, or review assessment disputes from taxpayers. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services.