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Opinion: Proptech’s big miss

Housing Wire

As a marketer by profession, I tend to put these companies into categories to create a narrative and to develop brand specificity. There are hundreds of companies that help with various parts of the transaction and process “supply chain,” from search and valuation to closing, from appraisal to title, from targeting to closing.

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Appraising Well in a Fast-Changing Market

Appraisal Buzz

I am in the camp with many that believe the market will continue to feel price pressure, at least until inventory levels begin to return to normal (2019 or early 2020 levels, at least). Why inventory levels matter to appraisers. Inventory levels have an impact on property valuation, at least in the short term.

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Settling on a New Normal for Appraisals in 2022

Appraisal Buzz

million units , and some experts say it could reach 8 million if there were more inventory. Thus, the FHFA will likely have to develop a set of best practices in the coming years to prevent these snags and protect you and lenders. Shifting Toward Modernization. Total year-end sales volume ended at 5.64 Therein lies the problem.

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AVM’s & Punxsutawney Phil’s Accuracy

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

So, why offer a valuation service that provides values that should not be relied upon? It appears that the valuations AVM’s provide are really instruments that are used to attract consumers to their sites, where they collect data on people’s searches, while at the same time offering other real estate services and information.

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June Newsletter-Easing Off the Pedal

DW Slater Company

They had simulators that you sat in and gave you all kinds of tests to develop your defensive driving skills. Month’s Supply of Inventory. Lenders See Considerable Value in Appraiser Modernization – Fannie Mae. Get an Inside Look at Tech-Enabled Valuation Solutions- Appraisal Buzz. It was great! Median Sales Price.

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Be A Crack Detective

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Cracks develop when stress upon a dwelling exceeds its strength. Remember, if you develop a crack, on your house that is, do not panic! In it, I provide short episodes that provide you with stats on median sales prices, marketing times, housing inventory and other related stats, on specific neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. Lanham, 20/20 Valuations, and loanDepot.com, U.S. They alleged that the appraiser had taken into account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination.