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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. For example, an appraiser will check the condition of the walls, roof, floors and the structure’s overall integrity.

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Bitcoin Real Estate Transactions Gain Popularity

McKissock

Although using crypto to pay for real estate isn’t a new concept (we’ve already been using it for international transactions), it’s starting to become a more mainstream concept when it comes to local property sales. Immutability. Cutting Out Middlemen.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

Typically, this would be for local property tax appeals. Sometimes a title insurance company will need appraisal services to determine the impact of an error in a legal description or overlooked encumbrances in the title insurance policy. There is substantial demand for litigation support services to the legal community.

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Digital Real Estate In the Metaverse

McKissock

Although using crypto to pay for real estate isn’t a new concept (we’ve already been using it for international transactions), it’s starting to become a more mainstream concept when it comes to local property sales. But don’t take our word for it! Immutability. Cutting Out Middlemen.