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Rise above the panic, for the housing market’s sake

Housing Wire

compared to the week prior and the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with loan balances of $726,200 or less, decreased from 6.48% to 6.45%. Let’s look at the retail industry, for instance. Back in the 80s, more than half of our retail transactions unfolded inside shopping malls. I think so too.

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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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Appraisers: Be Careful with Your Words

Appraisal Today

Tired of working for AMC/lenders with their UAD, forms, “modernization”, words to not use, etc? The updates will impact how appraisers assemble their report – but not how they analyze the information and develop a value opinion. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.37

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Lenders Not Using AMCs for Appraisals

Appraisal Today

These resources supplement the initial documentation that was released in March 2023 to kick off industry development and preparation for the new appraisal dataset and report. As several calls to the listing agent have gone unreturned, we (and social media) are left wondering why this modern marvel hasn’t sold. percent from 6.73

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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. baths An architectural masterpiece designed by World renowned architect Harry Gesner and a wonderful fusion of modern architectural style with Gothic castle. Excerpts: 4 Bedrooms, 4.5

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

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. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 6.20

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Fannie: Words and Phrases in Appraisals

Appraisal Today

A Restricted Appraisal Report does not mean shortcuts may be taken in developing the appraisal. The finished mansion took nearly twenty years and its distinctive style is simultaneously primitive and modern, blending well into the high desert landscape. The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs decreased to 5.90