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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. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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Product Certifications for Sustainable Homes

Will Springer Realtor

Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy Star is the most widely recognized rating and informs people about the energy use of their favorite appliances and devices. This certification considers air quality, noise pollution, energy savings, materials and other factors in developing a universally recognized rating system.

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home vs. a Resale Home

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That question centers around whether they prefer new construction to a pre-existing house that has had previous occupants. Advantages and Disadvantages of New Construction According to Realtor.com, one-third of all homes on the market are new, i.e. recently built with no previous inhabitants. Drawbacks exist alongside benefits.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

The structures have been topped out and construction cranes are coming down. The 20-story luxury condo Mari is under construction with a 2024 target opening. Mari is developed by Bellevue-based Create World, the same company that built Mira Flats , a six-story condo that opened in 2018 next to the Mari site. It’s a 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath

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HINTS OF SHARP INCREASE IN NEW CONSTRUCTION

Will Springer Realtor

It is developing several single-family and multifamily communities in King and Snohomish counties. Builders began construction on just under a million single-family homes in 2020. ” Forward-thinking developers will go beyond trails and lap pools, “which have become ordinary,” suggests the experts from Burns.

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Understanding desktop appraisals and how to use them for home valuations

Clear Capital

The mortgage industry is on its way to modernizing the appraisal process. A desktop appraisal , also known as an appraisal without an onsite inspection, is a faster way to complete an appraisal for a home loan. But what is a desktop appraisal, how does it work, and how does it compare to a full appraisal? What is a desktop appraisal?

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[National Safety Month] How To Prioritize 'Lone Worker' Safety

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On construction or excavation sites with heavy machinery that can obstruct hearing or visuals, you may have more lone workers than you originally thought. Thanks to the modernization of every industry, and as technology advances, we will likely see the number of lone workers rise. ” — EHSToday, citing a TrackPlus survey.

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