McKissock

MAY 15, 2023

Consider establishing side businesses such as home inspection, staging, and perhaps even brokerage. (It Business insurance is a must. Discuss, with your insurance agent, policies that will protect you and your employees—and will protect your non-business assets in case your business incurs liability.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Aside from that, there are also private mortgage insurance (PMI) providers, like Radian, MGIC, or Genworth that may have open appraisal-related jobs. Property Investor – As an appraiser, you have a good understanding of when and where to buy land and/or developed property to sell for a profit or for income-producing potential.

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

As an appraiser, it’s your job to offer a written opinion of that value, which lenders, insurers, property owners and buyers, and divorce and estate attorneys use to do their jobs. Inspecting the property to determine its condition and improvements. Inspecting the property to determine its condition and improvements.

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Appraisal Today

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. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”. Answer: No.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Additionally, provide full contact information for any surveys, pest inspections, or home inspections. They encourage good communication between parties and ask that all inspections and walk-throughs be completed sufficiently ahead of the closing to avoid delays.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. This was the same process many of us underwent with the exterior-only (drive-by) inspections.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 5, 2023

Industrial real estate investors and developers can’t add new properties to the market fast enough. According to a recent report from commercial real estate development association, NAIOP , there is a lot of optimism for the industrial sector, nationally, as supply chain conditions steadily improve.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle. Consider Property Taxes When you pay for your home, you'll need to pay other fees like property taxes and insurance. During due diligence, you'll need to hire someone to do a property inspection and appraisal. What Is HUD?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Department of Housing and Urban Development approved housing counseling agencies to do more effective outreach to some of the harder-to-reach borrowers. That is exactly what millions of forbearance plans and a federal moratorium were designed to avoid during the pandemic.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Being in a flood-prone area can seriously affect your insurance premiums and property value; it could also cause a great deal of aggravation and stress if you experience the wrath of Mother Nature. This is according to Eden Strategy Institute, who ranks cities worldwide based on smart development and technology usage.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. Often new constructions don't have developed yards. One fee is mortgage insurance, which the bank takes in case you default on your home. What is a Home Appraisal?

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Sammco Real Estate Appraisal Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Most people, including appraisers, use the same templates and website developers to build their websites. Appraiser websites should be designed to help you understand the appraisers experience and specialties, what areas they cover and any additional information that will be helpful in making your decision on who to hire.

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PennyMac

JUNE 2, 2022

For example, typical annual costs include things like: Insurance. He has earned the IRS’ Enrolled Agent designation for tax preparation and expertise, and advises that new investors do their homework before they buy. Property taxes. Maintenance costs. Mortgage payments. Never sell real estate. Ernie Rafailides. Scott Vance.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2021

Still, I’m encouraged to see companies using digital tools and platforms — or creating their own — to take little bites out of a gigantic industry, from streamlining financing and inspections, to centralizing communication, to optimizing budgets and reducing project delays. Creating transparency.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Desktop Appraisals: Who, When, and Why Excerpts: The ability to identify property characteristics without a personal inspection is not a new concept. Insurance purposes: Lenders or other clients may order desktop appraisals for insurance purposes to determine the property’s replacement cost or insurable value.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. The data is then analyzed and used to develop opinions of value. All commercial real estate appraisers must follow a very strict code of ethics and rules.

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Raleigh Realty

MAY 3, 2021

These programs are designed to help people buy their first home. Look at your monthly paycheck and develop a system where you can maximize savings Whether you're graduating from a local university or one in a different state a lot of the fundamentals of buying a home are the same anywhere you love. Spouses may qualify, as well.

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Assurance Financial

MAY 18, 2022

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It guarantees or insures the FHA loan program. Since private lenders have insurance from the FHA, they are more likely to lend money to people who wouldn’t qualify for a conventional mortgage. The mortgage insurance comes in two parts. What Is an FHA Loan?

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

It’s not uncommon for property owners, insurance companies, or tax authorities to have contrasting opinions on the value of a property. Appraisers don’t inspect electrical, plumbing, insulation, or anything else of the sort. Appraisals can be useful in these situations to help resolve any disputes between parties.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 12, 2023

Fannie Mae will end up creating more instability for the trillions in the bond market – investors will have to process millions of valuations with the physical attributes of the home collected by unlicensed, uninsured, and unprepared individuals getting paid $10-$25 per inspection. This is the future of GSE using appraisers. It’s all curved.

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As you may remember, the young Jedi-to-be is seen inspecting with dismay his recently chartered flight, the Millennium Falcon, for a speedy trip to the planet Alderaan. That’s because it’s a design most adaptable to various uses and future expansion as business needs evolve. Also, it helps to review environmental assessments.

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Commercial agents also inform their clients of any additional steps required for the deal to finalize; for instance, a commercial property may need an inspection before closing the sale. The buyer’s agent will also schedule a commercial appraisal and inspection and promptly bring the results to the client.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

In May , the administration, in a bid to increase housing supply, announced several additions to its CWCOT program, including an exclusive 30-day listing period for governmental entities, owner-occupant buyers, and nonprofits to bid on foreclosed, formerly FHA-insured properties. The announced changes must be implemented by Aug.

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Assurance Financial

JULY 23, 2021

That might be true, as putting down 20% allows you to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI) premiums and can mean you get a better interest rate on your loan. USDA Rural Development and VA loans accept 0% down. In exchange, the borrower needs to pay PMI and an upfront mortgage insurance premium. Track Your Credit Score.

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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. Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. Square footage costs and depreciation based more on opinion than reality. What’s happening now.

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Assurance Financial

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Many construction loan programs require you to work with a licensed and insured contractor and ask you to submit plans before your loan is approved. Lenders use it to assess risk, determine interest rates and see if you need to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). If it passes inspection, the loan converts to a permanent mortgage.

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Assurance Financial

APRIL 29, 2021

Loans with an AMI limit are typically designed to help people who would otherwise not qualify for a mortgage to purchase a home. If the house doesn’t pass inspection or the sale doesn’t go through due to an allowable contingency, the buyer gets the EMD back. FAIR (Fair Access to Insurance Requirement).

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Will Springer Realtor

AUGUST 9, 2022

The cities of Seattle and Renton offer pre-approved ADU designs to help streamline the government-approval process which can often be onerous. Don’t get me started about Seattle’s design review exercise!) . Kenmore allows ADUs of up to 1500 sq. Kirkland gets it too. and no owner-occupancy requirements on the property.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The home inspection took longer. And then they went to go buy a home and they were declined because there was all these inequities and biases in the mortgage process and in how mortgages were insured by the FHA. And then that triggered a whole series of developments for us. Something always goes wrong. It’s real estate.

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