June, 2019

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My Brick Underground Podcast Interview: The Market Doesn't Care What You Think

Miller Samuel

That was the theme but my interview episode was called " the state of the market. ". The indispensable NYC web site Brick Underground has been doubling down on its podcast as of late and I was fortunate enough to be invited to speak about the state of the market. It was fun and hopefully, I conveyed some helpful insights to their listeners. You can subscribe to the Brick Underground Podcast feed here.

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What is a comparable sale?

Annarbor Appraisal

What is a comparable sale? A sales package left for the appraiser is welcome. Most appraisers appreciate the agent’s insights into the sales they used as comparable choices when they priced the home for sale. This is particularly the case if the agent had some knowledge of pet odors or peculiarities with one of the sales that looked like an obvious choice.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

This article first appeared in the June issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. . The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. As a lender, many questions race through your mind; “Will the property condition be acceptable? Will repairs be needed? Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood?

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Get the quality appraisal you need

Robinson Appraisal Group

Here at Robinson Appraisal Group, we will give you an accurate and detailed report on the quality and value of your home. We offer competitive pricing and electronic ordering and delivery to make life a bit easier for you as well. We have decades of experience in the field and the owner, Kenneth Robinson has won many awards and has a vast knowledge in both Fannie Mae and HUD guidelines.

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Real Estate Appraisal Services Offered…

MN Real Estate Services

Minnesota Real Estate Appraisal Services , based in Roseville, Mn offers residential, commercial, industrial and land and development appraisals. They recently shared a press release outlining their real estate appraisal services. The range of appraisal work that they often encounter include the following: office buildings, corporate and industrial buildings, heavy and light industrial buildings, manufacturing facilities, office/warehouse, parks, office/shop, public and private projects, hotels/

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Do you know what you are getting into?

The People's Appraisal Blog

I have written many blog posts here, mainly for the consumer to read and understand what is actually happening in the world of Real Estate Valuations. My blogs range from being overcharged for appraisals so the middle man (the appraisal management company or AMC) can make money, lenders still pressuring appraisers to hit a value, and now having untrained and unlicensed people perform inspections (see my last blog entitled “Deception”).

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Why price per square foot is not the appraisers choice

Annarbor Appraisal

Often, buyers and sellers are under the impression that it is simple to price a house by its square footage. Nothing is further from the truth, unless of course, all the comparable properties considered are within a couple square feet of each other and have the same quality and condition and are in the same immediate neighborhood with no variation in the value of the site.

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

This article first appeared in the June issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. . The home appraisal has been requested…the waiting begins. As a lender, many questions race through your mind; “Will the property condition be acceptable? Will repairs be needed? Will the appraiser give credit for all the upgrades in the home? Is the appraiser familiar with the neighborhood?

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3 Reasons to Live in a New Home Before Renovating

Zillow

In today's market, many buyers forego fixer-uppers for move-in ready homes. As a result, significant opportunities abound in prime locations as homes that need work linger on the market. In competitive markets, savvy consumers gravitate toward these homes that nobody else wants. Why? They can customize the home to their requirements and build equity along the way.

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

From eliminating disposable straws to banning single-use plastic bags, reducing human impact on the environment is at the forefront of many citizens’ minds in recent years. As a result, the real estate industry is progressively adopting ecology-minded trends, resulting in the gradual emergence of green buildings (both commercial and residential) across the country.

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Probate – proceed with caution

Annarbor Appraisal

Probate can be a complicated process for the personal representative, who likely only handles this type of situation once or twice in a lifetime. For some people, such as the attorney, or the agent who handles many estate related sales, the process makes sense. To the individual tasked with being the representative however, they likely only have a cursory understanding of the process.

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5 Things to Do Before and After Closing

Zillow

You’ve been house shopping for months or even years. You’ve endured a series of offers, property disclosures, inspections and reports. Finally, after so much excitement, stress and anxiety, the house hunt has come to an end. But the story isn’t over yet. Here are some next steps to consider before you actually move in. 1. Plan renovations well in advance.

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What to Unpack First in Your New Home

Zillow

So you’re finally in your new home, surrounded by piles of boxes, tired and glad that your relocation is about to end. To fully complete your moving adventure, however, you need to unpack your belongings and make your new place feel like home. But where do you even begin? First things first. No matter how much you want to get it over with, there are three important things to do before you can actually start unpacking.

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Predicting the 'Right Time' to Buy or Sell a Home

Zillow

Buying or selling a home at the right time is tougher than it sounds. People usually take these actions because of a life event or financial issues, and the economy and real estate forecasts tend to be secondary considerations. Yet both buyers and sellers often pose the question, "When is the best time to buy or sell?". If you have the luxury of choosing when you enter the real estate market, here are some points to consider when timing a home purchase or sale.

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First Trade on Yahoo Finance TV - State of Housing

Miller Samuel

Its always fun to join Alexis Christoforous at Yahoo Finance TV - and I met her colleague Brian Sozzi. They've got a cool new broadcasting facility and I contend, the best green room in the TV business. If you're curious where the term " green room " came from.no, it's not that obvious. We spent most of the time late last week discussing all the changes occurring in the NYC market this year.

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