D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 11, 2022

How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property. There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property.

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McKissock

MAY 26, 2023

How can you bolster your appraisal business during a slow real estate market? This month we asked our appraisal community, “What’s the BEST way to survive a slow market as an appraiser?” You just have to ‘dig your well’ as some well known appraisers in the industry would say.”

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McKissock

OCTOBER 23, 2020

There are many types of litigation where real estate appraisers can be helpful in providing evidence to the court. Many of these will require engaging the appraiser to perform an appraisal specifically for the case. Others will simply rely on a previous appraisal and call the appraiser to testify about it.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.

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Quicken Loans

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Below, we’ve assembled some of the most frequently asked VA loan questions to help you understand your benefits. One of t he biggest advantages is the ability for veterans and service members to purchase a home with no money needed for a down payment. You spent at least 181 days in active service during peacetime.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 8, 2023

OK to average adjusted comps on appraisal? In other words, Fannie Mae does not want you averaging the indicated values from the Sales Comparison Approach, Cost Approach, and Income Approach in order to arrive at an opinion of value. Worth reading, plus the appraiser comments. But that begs a question… similar how?

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

More Crazy Appraisal Stories! Excerpt: Restraining Orders & Appraisals – Never a Great Mix. The majority of my appraisal work is on divorces and estates, both of which have their fair share of crazy stories. I was appraising a home for a divorce several years ago. Crazy Appraiser Stories!!

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PennyMac

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Did you know, however, that there may be another financing option that could possibly benefit both the buyer and the seller under the right circumstances? How Do Assumable Mortgages Work? Given this unique benefit, you could potentially leverage that savings to justify a higher asking price for your home.

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s dynamic market, there are many situations where you may need a real estate appraisal. An appraisal provides you with the clearest understanding of the value of your real estate. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, an appraisal helps you make well-informed decisions in the process.

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Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

In March, I had the pleasure to join Attorney Peter Olson to talk about family law, divorces and home appraisals. We share insights and learning from our careers on family law and home appraisals during divorces. Welcome to 3rd Thursday, Lunch & A Divorce Lawyer. Thank you for joining us again.

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Realtor

MARCH 9, 2016

A home appraisal coming in low can sound like a death knell for a home purchase. Unfortunately, it happens: A low appraisal can complicate an already bumpy home-buying process. Suddenly, you find yourself in a conundrum: Your bank will fund a loan only up to the appraised value. So do you walk away from the sale?

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Quicken Loans

APRIL 12, 2021

During that time, more than five million homes went into foreclosure and home buyers could often purchase them at more than half off the original price in many areas across the U.S. Foreclosure can also happen when the homeowner fails to pay their property taxes or homeowners association fees. What Is Foreclosure?

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Excerpts: Commentary from a (Ryan) appraisal: Here is a bit of commentary in one of my recent appraisal reports. This is only part of what I say because I’m a man who needs a few paragraphs. At the least, properties are clearly selling for less than they did several months ago. One box just isn’t enough. “At

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California Home Appraisals INC.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

There are many issues that may cause problems when having a FHA appraisal completed. You should be aware these typical issues because most sellers or realtors will face at least one of these issues. It is a good idea to be prepared and make corrections ahead of time by having an idea of what the appraiser will be looking for.

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Realvals

JULY 27, 2022

As a real estate appraiser in California, I often hear this question, and the answer is almost always the same. It’s the client who pays for the home appraisal. But who is the client you ask? Home appraisal process. The home appraisal process will differ depending on what you need the appraisal for.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2023. I would like to turn over my appraisal business to my daughter, who is certified.”. After 23 years in appraising, which was very beneficial for me and my customers, I’m preparing for retirement.”. To read more, including personal comments from appraisers, click here.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

FHFA Report: Underutilization of Appraisal Time Adjustments Published: 1/8/2024 Excerpts: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Federal Housing Administration appraisal guidelines require such adjustments whenever market conditions have been changing. To read more, Click Here My comments: Check out the very good graphs.

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