Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Surfing Appraiser Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates By Mark Buhler Excerpts: Riding the waves of the appraisal profession can result in a range of outcomes and emotions over time. For starters, any development would have to pass through three levels of bureaucracy, as 4.1 acre is in Marin and the remaining 1.58

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MARCH 15, 2024

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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JANUARY 5, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on New CA bias classes, 2024 New Years resolutions, 2024 goals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 5, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraiser discrimination lawsuit, waivers, staying positive with slow business, appraiser’s economic forecast, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture.

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JULY 28, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non lender appraisals, USPAP and Bias, Fannie changes, unusual homes, mortgage origination Futuristic in Folsom, CA, near Sacramento for $2,395,000 4bed 4.5+bath Varies widely around the country. == Mortgage applications decreased 1.8 There is none of this!

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APRIL 19, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, forms to reports modernization, AMCs, earthquake risk, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == == Rare Coastal Contemporary Manchester, MA, for $9M Excerpts: 5 bedroom, 4.5 Mortgage applications increased 3.3

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JULY 1, 2023

Their volume went up and down with mortgage rates, but they always had some appraisals to fee out. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on new online Fannie forms, highest and best use, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. More Crazy Appraiser Stories!

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

With the GSE appraisal modernization program, appraisers will more likely be asked to complete desktop or hybrid appraisal assignments in the future. Request a reasonable fee based on the time involved in developing, analyzing, and reporting the appraisal. Varies widely around the country. == Mortgage applications decreased 0.8

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The Federal Housing Administration announced on Wednesday the launch of its first automated underwriting system that will allow lenders to submit loan application data electronically for single family forward mortgages from their loan origination systems to FHA for mortgage insurance eligibility.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Non-lender appraisals, ROVs, appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. A Restricted Appraisal Report does not mean shortcuts may be taken in developing the appraisal. Varies widely around the country. == Mortgage applications increased 7.2

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 21, 2023

Brand your appraisal practice Make it easier for customers to send you referrals by developing a brand that they will remember. Despite the fresh coat of paint and a small but modernized kitchen and bath, the home retains many of its original features, including the loft bedroom, where the school’s headmistress once slept.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Industry Insider Insight on Risk and Modernization. Fannie New Appraisal Form Modernization. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie December newsletter, estate appraisals real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Worth attending. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 4, 2023

In a truly Orwellian move, mortgage giant Freddie Mac recently announced its intent to censor an arbitrary collection of words such as “desirable,” “safe,” “well-kept,” “student” and “crime” when they appear, in any context, in the hundreds of thousands of appraisal reports it relies on in mortgage underwriting.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on residential fee appraiser testifies at bias hearing, what happens to Fannie complaints, Why I love real estate appraising, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Concrete Chateau Artisan Rising From a Lake in Miami FL Is Available for $21.8M million. “I

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JUNE 17, 2022

It did not even though many lots nearby were developed. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. It looks like the change is starting because of increasing mortgage interest rates.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 20, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when almost all residential real estate transactions required face-to-face customer interaction with a real estate agent/broker and ancillary services such as title, escrow, mortgage and home inspection. What’s a Rolodex?! Convenience. Efficiency. Concerned the hot-water heater may be on its last leg?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Then, they think about the mortgage : a good rate, good monthly payments, and approval. In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 29, 2023

Also, you can sometimes obtain maintenance services at a discounted rate when the work is contracted through the property management company. Ask for referrals from industry professionals, such as commercial real estate brokers, appraisers, developers, and investors. Reduce legal concerns. What is their pricing breakdown?

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI that can be used to streamline the appraisal writing process. If you started appraising before AMCs took over, such as mortgage brokers, you had to do some marketing. Can ChatGPT, and other AI models, actually assist appraisers in writing summary appraisal reports?

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 6, 2021

No home insurance, no mortgage. You must hire an electrician and submit to your insurance agent a contract stating that the knob and tube wiring will be replaced within 60 days. Knob and tube wiring is no longer used in homes because it doesn’t carry the same capacity for electricity that modern homes require.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. The title industry has finally put the foundation in place for a modernized workflow. in question.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

COVID-19 brought many changes to the housing industry as stay-at-home orders forced companies in the space to re-think the mortgage process. However, valuation experts claim that the ability to implement the desktop appraisal could be critical for the digital mortgage experience, and therefore important for a lender’s success.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 15, 2022

Refinancing appraisals are another type of appraisal commonly used when an individual uses their current mortgage to buy and repay his/her existing mortgage. Check out our home-seller checklist which will guide you through your home sale from pre-listing to contracts and closing. Source: YCHARTS. Love this list?

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Liability, Bias, reviewers with little experience, GSE modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. acre lot A spectacular midcentury modern home, cantilevered 16 feet in the air, recently hit the market for $3 million in Oakland, CA.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The community is part of a wider development in Georgetown, Texas called Wolf Ranch. Topics include: The Fed, Home Sales, Employment, Mortgage Rates and Commercial Real Estate.In For the remainder of the year, mortgage originations are expected to remain stagnant. Mortgage applications decreased 2.9 bath, 2,908 sq.ft.,

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

These and other steps are sorely needed to bring the appraisal process in line with advances to digitize mortgages, utilizing technology to combat inconsistencies that continue to beleaguer the profession, and reduce closing slowdowns often caused by appraisal capacity issues. The modern appraisal movement is accelerating.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

More Objective Appraisals: A Practical Guide for Appraisers By Scott Reuter Single-Family Chief Appraisal Officer, Freddie Mac Excerpts: Changing the Mindset – Facts First What’s the number one thing appraisers should be doing when they develop an appraisal? Stick to the facts. Glass-Front Residence in Fayetteville, AR, for $1.3M

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2022

To Ballard, 3D printing technology is evolving to solve a crisis in modern day America and the world: The failure to meet people’s demand for housing. In addition to working with non-profits – like San Francisco-based New Story on 3-D printed homes in Nacajuca, Mexico – Icon also has a federal research contract with the Air Force.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 3, 2022

They use information about these comparable homes to develop a fair value given the current conditions of the market. It’s also critical because most mortgage lenders won’t actually offer a loan for more than the home is actually worth, making appraisals a requirement for most buyers. What Is an Appraisal Contingency?

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 3, 2022

They use information about these comparable homes to develop a fair value given the current conditions of the market. It’s also critical because most mortgage lenders won’t actually offer a loan for more than the home is actually worth, making appraisals a requirement for most buyers. What Is an Appraisal Contingency?

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Unfortunately, because many appraisals were rarely rejected or required corrections, appraisers developed the false notion that poorly crafted appraisals were okay to turn in. What to Expect in 2023 from the Mortgage Industry – MBA Annual Recap. Mortgage applications increased 2.7 Mortgage applications increased 2.7

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 13, 2024

Even with aggressive changes to state and local zoning and fewer obstacles for building developers, the highly regarded Urban Institute estimates that by 2044 the Puget Sound region will be 140K homes shy of real demand. About three-quarters of the 459 residences are under contract with a target opening late this year.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AMCs, appraisal business, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. Catskills Modern: ‘Sleeve House’ Highlighted by Charred Wood Exterior. Mortgage applications decreased 1.2 Mortgage applications decreased 1.2

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Clear Capital

JUNE 21, 2022

When Freddie Mac published the study, “ Discovery of Racial and Ethnic Valuation Gaps In Home Purchase Appraisals ” in late 2021, its conclusion, “that Black and Latino applicants receive lower appraisal values than the contract price more often than White applicants,” sent shockwaves through the mortgage industry.

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Will Springer Realtor

MAY 9, 2023

They have also been spending oodles of money to shape their residences to meet new living needs – modern and spacious, when possible – as households live in their homes for longer. month backlogs of contract work, as of Q4 (latest data available), which is down from the peak of 4.8 Owners are investing about $475B ( yes, billion!

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The effort was led by lawyer Edward Bassett, who went on to develop freeways and parkways. Creativity and individuality were often tossed aside by these mass-built developments. MHA requires developers building market-rate apartments, townhomes and other developments to either include affordable units on-site or pay fees.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 13, 2023

Local government, developers, architects and others will need to step up and take responsibility for the sake of our city. It is lack of labor, land/lots, lumber/materials, lending for builders and land developers and ever-costly legal/regulatory costs,” he said. This is a time for leadership and for action,” Smith said.

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