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Appraising Unusual Properties

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As a side note, after much ado — the real property Standard 1 has only one word change in five years.) To read more, click here My comments: For decades, George has been trying to “modernize” how appraisals are done. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA increased to 7.10

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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

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This satisfies the affordable housing element,” Al Salguero, real property division manager at the Orange County Assessor’s Office, told the publication. The town of The Sea Ranch is the product of architectural pioneers who erected timber-frame, modern structures designed to honor the beauty and serenity of their surroundings.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

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From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, it can be really alarming if a licensing board reaches out and notifies you of a complaint. Failure to analyze the sales history of the subject property. But homes are more valuable than offices, retail, etc.

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Reconsideration of Value and Appraisers

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Standards Rule 1-5 in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) states that when appraising a real property, an appraiser must: (a) reconcile the quality and quantity of data available and analyzed within the approaches used; and. (b) The average contract interest rate for 5/1 ARMs increased to 4.81