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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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NRMLA, MBA provide comments on HECM application, origination documents

Housing Wire

In particular, HUD Form 92900–C is designed to “collect loan-level data that is needed for insuring purposes and not found on Fannie Mae form 1003,” according to the original announcement. Following an announcement that the U.S. HUD also plans to replace its use of some internal forms, including one used in conjunction with U.S.

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Understanding the Construction Draw Schedule

Property Metrics

In some ways, a commercial real estate construction project is just like any other project. However, a commercial real estate construction loan is not like other loans. What is a Construction Draw Schedule? The construction draw schedule determines how and when construction loan funds are distributed.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Functionality of design and layout.

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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.

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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. Home Inspector – In most jurisdictions, a license is required for this job, in addition to specialized training.

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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.