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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised.

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How to support credible valuations for shared equity programs

Clear Capital

Inclusionary Housing : Typically administered by housing authorities or municipalities, inclusionary housing policies require for-profit developers to create a percentage of units sold below market value. The contract will also likely reference a second document, either a deed restriction or a ground lease.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

Excerpt: We continue to see claims alleging that the rural property appraiser failed to adequately identify or report details surrounding a water source. In one claim, the appraiser correctly noted that the property was serviced by a “private water well.” My Comments on Market Changes. USPAP and the Contract.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

For many different reasons, properties can come on the market in less-than-par condition. The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” percent from 6.40

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

In some states, you need an attorney to close on your home. This fee will cover the attorney preparing and reviewing agreements and contracts. Often, the seller will pay this fee, but it can depend on how competitive the housing market is or what the specific HOA contract dictates. Property Appraisal Fee.