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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

There may be seminars available. 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. = You may have some similar rural experience now!

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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

Since 1987, I have been teaching appraisal-related courses through my seminar company, Appraisal Seminars. Within the real estate and the valuation industry, supply chain components impacted by shortages include housing – the construction of, the buying and selling of, and the financing of. .

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. I also think that now is the time to increase your appraisal skills by taking classes and seminars. In this category, you find the properties that represent the whimsical side of the design and prove there is no idea too out there when it comes to constructing a building.

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Appraisers: Watch for Concessions and Kickbacks

Appraisal Today

I have taken many of his seminars over the years. The newly constructed trio was inspired by the “Painted Ladies,” a grouping of colorful Victorians on San Francisco‘s Postcard Row. The Glass Ladies were designed by Alon Zakoot and constructed over a period of seven years. I have known Richard for many years.

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A CALL FOR MORE ACCESSORY DWELLINGS AMID HOUSING CRUNCH

Will Springer Realtor

What’s different than a few months ago is that many offers are being accepted with buyer conditions, such as a home-inspection contingency and seller credits at closing to either reduce the mortgage interest rate or address repairs after move-in. Looking for a sweet deal on a new-construction condo? Will prices continue to fall?