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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

So many visitors have stopped by over the years, that they renovated the area to make it more visitor friendly, with better parking and a nicer observation area. This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. The number of professional reconsiderations of value coming in are increasing.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Lanham, 20/20 Valuations, and loanDepot.com, U.S. They alleged that the appraiser had taken into account their race in his valuation of their home in violation of the federal Fair Housing Act and other laws prohibiting discrimination. It also claims to be “the most photographed house in Maine.” District Court, Maryland.

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Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

He was planning to renovate it and stay in it, but he had to relocate.” Below are just a few of the ways appraisers can utilize their expertise to diversify their practice and earn the many – yet sometimes elusive – non-lender work opportunities that exist in today’s market. “The current owner bought it as a fixer-upper.