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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

Strange Encounters in Property Appraisal By: McKissock Excerpts: Property appraisal is not typically thought of as a “dangerous” profession per se. However, you may encounter some strange—or even spooky—properties from time to time. Gavin Newsom has signed into law Assembly Bill 1033 on October 11, 2023.

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Consider These Factors Before Buying Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Photo by Antonio Quagliata on Pexels.com Additionally, consider the zoning laws and land-use regulations in the area and what category it might fall into based on its specific location. As a real property appraiser, I think these tips can really help if you’re looking to purchase land. What is it for?

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Exposing Occupational Licensing Abuses Nationwide

Appraiserblogs

Her experience as a licensed real property appraiser in West Virginia turned out to be the perfect training ground for the study of public corruption, restraint of trade and government overreach. Are Bifurcated Appraisals Legal in Your State? Lately there has been a push for bifurcated (hybrid) appraisal products.

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Racial Bias in Real Estate: Is it the Appraisers’ Fault?

Appraiserblogs

In the past year, the appraisal industry has been under attack from various academics who claim “racial bias” on the part of real property appraisers providing appraisal services to lenders who provide home mortgages.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals.

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Attorneys General Shady Business

Appraiserblogs

Racket at Attorneys General Group Will Ring Familiar to Appraisers The nation’s licensed real property appraisers will recognize a scheme run by a nonprofit known as the National Association of Attorneys General. Related Posts: Appraisers Should Bristle Stealthy vice again masquerades as public virtue.

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Advisory Opinion 16, a Game Changer?

Appraiserblogs

The Appraisal Foundation has issued an exposure draft for Advisory Opinion (AO) 16. Advisory Opinion 16 is Fair Housing Laws: Avoiding Bias in Real Property Appraisal and Appraisal Review Development and Reporting. … USPAP Appraisal Reviews in 15 Minutes?

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