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Investor Insights: How to Thrive in CRE Amid Challenging Market Conditions

Appraisal Buzz

Thorough due diligence, including property inspections and assessments, and adequate cash reserves are crucial to identify and address potential concerns. Interest Rate Changes: Interest rates play a crucial role in real estate financing and rates are higher today than in many years.

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Modular vs Manufactured-There IS a Distinction

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

First we must understand that the term “mobile home” is obsolete and refers to transportable homes constructed prior to June 30, 1976. When a manufactured home is completed, it is inspected by a HUD certified inspector in the factory. Let’s see if we can clear up the confusion. These are two distinctly difference codes.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. Mortgage financing and refinancing. There are two main parts to a Home Appraisal: Inspection of the property. How Home Appraisers Decide on the Value of Your Property.

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Drones for Real Estate Photography and Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

With commercial drone use now legal in Canada, it’s worth considering whether drone photography and videography is also helpful for real estate appraisal inspections. When combined with old-fashioned boots on the ground, the use of a drone for real estate appraisals can upgrade a property inspection. What is Drone Photography?

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

The top five non-QM lending companies (according to Scotsman Guide) are Fairway Independent, Angle Oak lending, Guaranteed Rate, CoreVest Finance, and Acra Lending. In this position, you will need to have a sound understanding of finances, marketing, and facilities operations, as well as lease terms and leasing practices.

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Preparing a Home to Safely Age in Place

Will Springer Realtor

Variables can include whether someone lives with a spouse or partner or if they life alone, if they are reliant on their vehicle to get around versus having access to multiple transportation options. I am generally a proponent of the home inspection when buyers consider purchasing a new property.

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Understanding Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales: Insights for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Location: The neighborhood, proximity to amenities, schools, transportation, and desirability of the area significantly impact a property’s value. Sellers may need to adjust their asking price, buyers may face difficulty securing financing, or renegotiations may be necessary. These include: 1.