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HW+ Member Spotlight: Jeremy Potter

Housing Wire

Jeremy Potter: Here are the trends that I am closely following: iBuyer and Rent-to-own platforms for first-time homebuyers Blockchain and tokenization technology for smart contracts and fractionalized ownership Dad jokes on Instagram reels. It’s also more modern and appealing to first-time home buyers. Jobs that create houses.”

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

It had a large, fenced-in yard, modern appliances in an updated kitchen, a “man cave” for her husband, beamed ceilings, a massive master suite and was located in a good school district. It was definitely a rush job! The home checked off every box on Linda’s list. The house, in the Nashville area, was listed at $405,000.

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Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Market Value By Timothy Andersen, MAI Excerpts: There are numerous definitions of market value. For purposes of this monograph, please assume the standard Fannie Mae definition (here by reference). It began with a summary of the definitions of highest and best use versus the definition of market value. percent from 6.73

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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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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

McKissock

As part of their appraisal modernization efforts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) have issued test forms for Hybrid and Desktop appraisal assignments. The GSEs have also aligned on guidance regarding the use of these test forms, including formal definitions for “Hybrid” and “Desktop” assignments.

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USPAP Myths for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes. . :< Iconic Malibu CA Masterpiece – Airbnb $1,950 per night Excerpts: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 6.51

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Remove all bathtubs from home?

Appraisal Today

For example, the proposed definition of property data collector might include sales data information providers. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 7.02 The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 6.66