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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. The attorney questioned my use of the word inspection. ”). .”

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

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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Remember liar loans of a decade ago? Those same people want to do away with appraisers.

Miller Samuel

As we say in the petition , this change can impact several groups in particular: consumers, the taxpayers, the housing market and appraisers. Those are "PiW" loans or have a "Property Inspection Waiver." The seller and the buyer determined the market value by agreeing on the price."

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7 Ways to Prepare for a Home Appraisal

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

How can you prepare for the inspection? When selling or refinancing a house, an appraisal is typically necessary. Appraisers think about previous sales and the state of the market in your neighborhood. The appraiser will provide your home’s estimated market value in writing afterward.

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What’s The Size of Your Driveway?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If this is the norm for the neighborhood, the size of the driveway may not have any impact on value. I find that often, driveway size does not have any major impact on market value, as long as the driveway is typical for the neighborhood. DOES THE MATERIAL THE DRIVEWAY IS MADE OF MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN VALUE?

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

There are many reasons you may need to know the value of your property and for this, you need a home appraisal. Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. What is a Home Appraisal and Why is it Important?

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Help your Borrowers Navigate Recent Home Appraisal Trends

Genworth MI Blog

The current housing market has been met with low housing inventory, yet demand is still relatively high. But with obstacles in the way for many, lenders need to stay updated on market trends and understand how every part of the homebuying journey might be impacted. That’s where you, the lenders, can step in and help.