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Magistrate judge recommends $46M in restitution from former Live Well CEO

Housing Wire

“Whether or not the bonds were sold under ideal market conditions for the best possible price is irrelevant to the restitution calculation,” Parker said. Fluctuations in the market value of the bonds was foreseeable — even if direction and degree of change was not.”

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Reasons To Get An Appraisal

Padove Appraisal Service

There are several reasons why someone may want to get a real estate appraisal: Buying or selling a property: If you are buying or selling a property, an appraisal can help determine its fair market value, which can be useful in negotiations and setting a listing price.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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3 Things An Appraisal Should Tell You That You May Not Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

With a few quick online searches, in most areas, you can find the parcel number, legal description, and even some potentially comparable sales. Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value? That can have a big impact on market value.

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The Role of Appraisals in Property Disputes: A Comprehensive Guide for Lawyers

Boston Appraisal

Property disputes can come in many forms: from squabbles between neighbors about boundary lines to legal battles in a divorce proceeding over shared assets. By providing an objective assessment of the property’s market value, an appraisal can aid in dispute resolution, assist in legal arguments, and guide negotiations.

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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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Date of Death Appraisal

Empire Appraisal Group

A date of death appraisal, also known as a “valuation as of the date of death” is a type of real estate or personal property appraisal that determines the fair market value of assets as of the date a person passed away. This value is essential for tax reporting and compliance.