Miller Samuel

JUNE 9, 2019

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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Annarbor Appraisal

JUNE 18, 2019

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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Realtor

AUGUST 7, 2019

William_Potter/iStock Even if you’re new to this whole selling-a-house thing, chances are good you’ve heard of a home appraisal. And if you know just a little about the process, you know that the appraisal—a value put on your home by an objective third-party expert—can make or break your home sale. So with so much riding on this step of the home-selling process, you might be wondering: What does it hurt to go ahead and get an appraisal before you list?

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. Upon acceptance of your offer, the next steps are usually: home inspection – a voluntary third-party service ordered by the buyer, and. home appraisal – an often mandatory step the buyer’s lender insists on.

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Appraisal Partners Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When you own your own home, you are subject to all of the costs that come with that. One of those that can be a considerable burden is property taxes. You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t looking for a way to drive down the cost of those pesky taxes. That is where a property tax appeal can be your best friend. In fact, it might just be one the only way you can truly bring down the costs. .

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal. There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare. I keep hearing about the automated appraisal.

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Robinson Appraisal Group

JULY 18, 2019

A hybrid appraisal is a valuation completed by a Licensed/Certified appraiser that is very similar to a desktop appraisal. It is a shorter appraisal form than the traditional appraisal and is performed by an appraiser who typically never visits the property. However, a hybrid appraisal includes an exterior observation of the property, sometimes including an interior inspection by a third-party: this third party inspection could be done by a real estate agent, a property inspector or even another

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Boston Appraisal

MAY 27, 2019

When a family member passes away, his or her relatives can be overwhelmed quickly. Not only are they grieving, but they must also take care of the legal obligations and paperwork necessary to settle the deceased’s estate. And because real estate properties are usually the most significant financial asset of the deceased, establishing their fair market value is a priority.

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Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

You’re a real estate agent and after a lot of back-and-forth, give-and-take, offers and counteroffers, you’ve helped your client negotiate a sweet price for their home. All the work getting the property ready for listing, the extensive marketing, the numerous showings, the sometimes tedious offer evaluations has paid off. There has been a meeting of the minds, the contract has been signed and everyone is anticipating a smooth closing.

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Padove Appraisal Service

MARCH 17, 2019

The spring real estate market is quickly approaching. This can be good news for both buyers and sellers. The summer months typically bring higher sale prices to sellers. It also brings a better selection of homes to buyers. To illustrate seasonal variances, I will use statistics from Montgomery County, PA. I reside in Montgomery County and complete many house appraisals in this county.

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Miller Samuel

APRIL 27, 2019

Back on April 19th , I wrote about the New York AMC law in my Housing Notes newsletter. After years of AMCs chipping away at the public trust, the New York AMC law was designed to protect the consumer. The bill summary was: Relates to the registration of real estate appraisal management companies or an individual or business entity that provides appraisal management services to creditors or to secondary mortgage market participants including affiliates by the department of state.

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Annarbor Appraisal

JUNE 6, 2019

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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Appraisal Valuation Real Property Sellers 78

Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Monopoly: Hasbro Concept: Greg Chow In a white-hot market, you may feel pressure to make some concessions to win over a seller—and, no, we’re not talking about sending a basket of banana-nut muffins. When you make an offer on a home, it’s standard to throw in some contingencies —telling the seller that if the home isn’t up to snuff for a variety of reasons, you have the right to walk away from the deal—with all of your cash in hand.

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HOA Inspection Sellers Appraisal 108

D Fritz Appraisals

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Appraising Your Home to Access Capital for Purchasing an Income Property. How to get the best appraised value possible out of your current home to help you purchase an income property. Own your own home and thinking about buying another? Excellent idea! Purchasing a secondary property to use as an income property or rental property is a smart investment and is often more possible than you’d think, especially if you have capital or home equity building up in your existing property.

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Property Appraisal Appraisal Real Estate Investing 78

Appraisal Partners Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

When you’re selling your home, one of the most egregious mistakes you can make is failing to accurately estimate your home’s worth. While it’s absolutely essential to make sure your home looks inviting in images on your realtor’s website or sites like Zillow, and important that prospective buyers can see it as a blank canvas for them to project their own sense of style onto… arguably nothing is more important than a listing price which is appealing yet fair.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Perhaps you’ve heard the murmurs about an automated appraisal. There are big changes coming to appraisals, and they’ll have a huge impact on how the mortgage industry does business. Today, we’re breaking down some of the new developments in appraisals, what they mean for your business, and tips to help you prepare. I keep hearing about the automated appraisal.

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Appraisal Tips Appraisal Property Inspector Training 78

Zillow

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

You're excited because you just found the perfect home. The neighborhood is great, the house is charming and the price is right. But the asking price is just the beginning. Be prepared for additional - and often unexpected - home-buying costs that can catch buyers unaware and quickly leave you underwater on your new home. Expect the unexpected. For almost every person who buys a home, the spending doesn't stop with the down payment.

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Robinson Appraisal Group

JUNE 19, 2019

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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Appraisal 78

Boston Appraisal

APRIL 22, 2019

Even in the best-case scenario, divorce is a difficult and emotional time for any couple. Besides child custody, deciding the fate of the family home is often one of the major issues and sources of conflict. Not only is there an emotional attachment to the family home, but it is usually the most significant shared asset and the result of years of financial investment for both parties.

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Appraisal Market Value Real Estate Inspection 78

MN Real Estate Services

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Minnesota Real Estate Services has been nominated as one of the area’s top 3 “Best Appraisal Companies” and also in the top 3 for the “Best Commercial Valuation” in the annual readers poll conducted jointly by the readers of Minnesota Lawyer and also Finance and Commerce. Actual top place winners will be announced on September 26th.

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Real Estate Appraisal Valuation Finance 60

Padove Appraisal Service

JANUARY 29, 2019

We’ve all seen recent news articles about the slumping residential real estate market. These articles mostly reflect national trends. Real estate is very local, so let’s take a look closer to home. I have chosen to focus on Montgomery County, PA, an area I work heavily in. The first thing I will examine is the volume of current listings. This will help show us where the market is at.

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Marketing Real Estate Inventory Sellers 78

Miller Samuel

MAY 4, 2019

It's been no secret that super luxury Manhattan sales have been the hardest hit segment of the market since 2014. The slowdown is related to the oversupply of new development created from the vast amounts of capital looking for a home since the financial crisis. Perhaps the most famous representation of the super-luxury market has been "Billionaires Row" centered on 57th Street in the heart of Manhattan's central business district in Midtown Manhattan.

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Contracts Brokerage Development Real Estate 243

Annarbor Appraisal

JUNE 5, 2019

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.

Real Estate 78

Real Estate Appraisal Valuation Real Property 78

Realtor

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Monopoly: Hasbro Concept: Greg Chow In a white-hot market, you may feel pressure to make some concessions to win over a seller—and, no, we’re not talking about sending a basket of banana-nut muffins. When you make an offer on a home, it’s standard to throw in some contingencies —telling the seller that if the home isn’t up to snuff for a variety of reasons, you have the right to walk away from the deal—with all of your cash in hand.

HOA 78

HOA Inspection Sellers Appraisal 78

D Fritz Appraisals

OCTOBER 22, 2019

What to Look for in a Home Appraisal Company. Looking for a Home Appraisal Company in Victoria, BC? Here’s a Quick Guide to Help You Decide Who to Hire. If you own your own home, there are four main reasons why you might be looking to hire a property appraisal company instead of going through the banks: you are planning on selling your property and want to know how much it’s worth; you are looking into refinancing your home and want an idea of its current value; you need to start dividing assets

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Appraisal Property Appraisal Real Estate Appraisal Process 78

Appraisal Partners Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

What is a home appraisal? An appraisal is a professional opinion of a home’s value that is completely unbiased. Generally speaking, an appraisal is used to decide if the properties contract price is entirely appropriate; taking into consideration the features, condition, and location of the home in question. Why do I need one as a cash buyer? Purchasing a property is a rollercoaster of highs and lows!

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Appraisal Sellers Realtors Investing 78

Genworth MI Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

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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Appraisal Tips Appraisal Law Market Value 78

Zillow

AUGUST 1, 2019

Buyers and sellers often enter the market with misconceptions about real estate agents - how they work, how the process works and what the agency relationship is all about. It’s helpful to point out, without getting too far into the weeds, that in any one real estate transaction, there are most likely two agents: one for the buyer and one for the seller.

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Anthem Valuation

MAY 3, 2019

When going through the process of a divorce, you need a well-supported, expert appraisal that will stand up in court. We work with attorneys to ease the process and get the appraisal documents completed in a timely manner. In many cases a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of the divorce. We have the expertise and professionalism to work with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs.

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Appraisal Market Value Valuation Marketing 60

The People's Appraisal Blog

JULY 15, 2019

Typically when you sell a service, you include an invoice to the buyer or consumer for the services you provided. This invoice lays out the products sold, the quantities, and services provided as well as the price or fee charged. The invoice is a vital part of any business. It is an official document that businesses use to show the terms of the agreement, it specifies the buyer of the product or services, and it documents the terms of payment.

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MN Real Estate Services

JUNE 17, 2019

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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Real Estate Appraisal Development Property Appraisal 60

Advanced Appraisal

JULY 19, 2019

July 2019 Chicago and South Suburban Appraisal Blog

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Miller Samuel

JANUARY 26, 2019

As coined in a Bloomberg article about hedge funder Ken Griffin's $238 million condo purchase in Manhattan, a " vertical travel " is something many New Yorkers do every day - I've just never heard it described that way (following bold is my emphasis). Citadel has signed a lease to anchor a skyscraper at 425 Park Avenue, eight-tenths of a mile from Griffin’s new apartment, not including vertical travel.

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Hood Homes Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Updated 9/23/2019; Originally published 10/6/17. Takeaways. Understanding what kind of builder you are working with will allow you to get the most from your home purchase. The Three Types. There are three business models that define most residential home builders: tract, spec, and custom. Each of these models offers different benefits and drawbacks for new construction homebuyers to consider.

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