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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property. Buyers should focus on other factors when estimating a property’s value , such as location, condition of the home, local amenities, and current market trends.

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Who Needs Appraiser’s When One Has Cash?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

While it may seem like many buyers don’t care about what the market value of a home is, I think that we must be careful to not make that assumption. If a homeowner hires the appraiser to appraise a home, the appraiser’s legal duty is to the homeowner, since they are the ones who hired the appraiser. . MULTIPLE BIDS.

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Auction.com: Demand for distressed housing returning

Housing Wire

The report notes that widespread foreclosure moratoria in place do not apply to legally vacant or abandoned homes. In addition, the foreclosure sales rate is at a seven-year high, and REO bids-per-asset are at an all-time high. . year high in September.

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RESPA enforcement is back — are you ready?

Housing Wire

More than a dozen industry pros and attorneys told HousingWire that RESPA rules are unclear, leaving violations to flourish in a shrinking market. One can’t spend more than the reasonable market value, must also use these services and actually receive them. However, the Freedom case represented a “wakeup call.”

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Estate Appraisals in Massachusetts: Everything You Need to Know

Boston Appraisal

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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Tough Decisions: How Caregivers Can Help Elderly or Disabled Loved Ones in Decline

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Decisions are best made when a person is “of sound mind and body” and can have their decisions legally documented. In it, I provide short episodes that provide you with stats on median sales prices, marketing times, housing inventory and other related stats, on specific neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio.

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Buyers, Don’t Make These House Hunting Mistakes!

Lamacchia Realty

A buyer’s agent will be familiar with local real estate market values and can negotiate a fair offer for the home. They, along with your attorney , will also help you navigate through all the legal paperwork involved in purchasing a home.

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