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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation. It is not hard to learn the valuation factors. I had niece who had several horses for many years where she lived.

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Fannie Files Complaint Against Appraiser

Appraisal Today

The inspection was uneventful. I was given a lockbox combination and inspected the vacant home. The lender may also contact the In-Plant Primary Inspection Agency or the manufacturer for the HUD Data Plate information. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 7.36

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Be sure to put in a comment requesting it. == The Future of Property Appraisal: Unveiling the UAD Redesign and New URAR By: McKissock August 15, 2023 At the recent Valuation Expo conference in Las Vegas, Heather Sullivan (Aloft), Ken Defeo (Fannie Mae), and Sean Murphy (Freddie Mac) provided a peek at some of the upcoming changes.

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. Property inspection date. Effective date.

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Fannie Mae: No Appraisals Required? 3-10-23

Appraisal Today

Fannie Mae: Appraisals are no longer the default option: Value Acceptance replaces Appraisal Waiver Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide on March 1 to include more options for property valuations, saying that they are “moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement.” First, “third party” inspections.

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

The Robert Weiler Company

So, take a deep breath, read on, and be prepared to gain a deeper insight into this important topic of commercial real estate valuation. Note: A commercial property valuation is considered the equivalent of an appraisal, and the words are sometimes used interchangeably. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Our opinions are sought for work as varied as bankruptcy, estate, charitable contributions, pre-listing, before-and-after valuation, among other reasons. As it is, roughly two-thirds of residential press As it is, roughly two-thirds of residential property valuations are aimed at Fannie and Freddie Mac mortgages. Worth reading.