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Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why

Appraisal Today

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs): When homeowners apply for HELOCs, lenders may request desktop appraisals to ascertain the property’s value and determine the credit limit without requiring a full appraisal. Managing Investments: For investors who own multiple properties, desktop appraisals provide rapid updates on property values.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

also clarifies when appliances are required to be operational by stating, “Appliances that are to remain and that contribute to the market value opinion must be operational,” and, “The Appraiser must note all appliances that remain and contribute to the Market Value.” FHA Handbook 4000.1 No more dirt roads for me! =

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

A home appraisal determines the fair market value of a home. 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. Here's what you need to know about home appraisals so that you come prepared.

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Appraising Historical Homes

Appraisal Today

She designed more than 700 buildings in California during a long and prolific career. No effect on value. I appraised many of them, but never noticed any effect, plus or minus, for historic designation. You need to know the market. from 0.59 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans.

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

January: The closing of the $238,000,000 Manhattan condo sale in January (2015 contract). March: Introduction of the Fiscal Policy Institute's 2014 "pied-a-terre" tax proposal for properties valued at or above $5,000,000 in New York City, was introduced in the Senate. November: Control of the New York State Senate flipped.

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. Some go one step further and fulfill strenuous education and experience requirements to become designated members of the Appraisal Institute.

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Inheriting A House? Here Are Your Options

Quicken Loans

And then there’s mortgage protection insurance , which pays out in the event that the mortgage is not paid off at the time of death. In situations where the loan contract includes a due-on-sale clause , immediate repayment might be the only choice you have if you want to inherit the home without occupying it. Capital Gains Taxes.