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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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Opinion: seven things to look for in a home equity partner

Housing Wire

They can do this by applying advanced technology — digital title solutions, automated inspection and appraisal tools, consumer-facing scheduling apps and eClosing solutions — and working with you to optimize your internal workflows and processes. Ask for references. Leading-edge technology products/solutions.

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How Today’s Market Impacts the Appraisals and Inspections Landscape

Genworth MI Blog

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Are remote appraisals here to stay?

Housing Wire

Remote inspections have the power to make homeowners and appraisers more comfortable. Incenter Appraisal Management’s new remote appraisal inspection tool streamlines the appraisal process while ensuring appraisers stay in control of the inspection and data collection. Introducing RemoteVal.

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

Lenders and stakeholders allowed for some level of inspection relief with these two new appraisal products. Desktop refers to a scope of work where the appraiser did not perform any level of viewing of the property and relied on other sources to gather property details. Lenders rely on regulation and policy.

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Increasing Diversity in Appraisal Profession.

Appraisal Buzz

The Urban Institute recently released a blog post entitled – Increasing Diversity in the Appraisal Profession Combined with Short-Term Solutions Can Help Address Valuation Bias for Homeowners of Color. I have no idea what “research” they are referring to and how they come to that conclusion.

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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

We’ve found that many people care more about public spaces than private spaces,” says Katie Lambert, an interior designer with Lambert Home, referring to different living areas in a home. That being said, we look at certain items on our inspections that play into the final valuation depending on the home.”.