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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Really, appraisers have always thought this way. We produce appraisal “reports” not appraisal “forms.” This scope of work is determined by the type of property and the characteristics of the property.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

How To Appraise Rural Properties Excerpts: Appraising residential properties in rural areas can be both challenging and rewarding. Unlike the standardized expectations of urban and suburban properties, rural properties often present unique characteristics that require a nuanced approach to valuation.

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3 Types Of Appraisals Realtors Should Be Aware Of

Birmingham Appraisal

Not really, and today I’m going to explain the differences between several different types of appraisals that could mean the difference between a home appraising for contract price or not. For the record, I will state that the goal of every appraisal is to estimate the market value of a home, usually for lending purposes.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Indemnification Clauses: What Appraisers Should Know Excerpts: When adding an appraiser to their appraisal panel, a lender or an appraisal management company (AMC) will present the appraiser a 5-15 page long “Appraisal Services Agreement” or “Appraiser Engagement Agreement” for the appraiser’s signature.

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CFPB and DOJ: Lenders are liable for appraisal discrimination

Housing Wire

The lawsuit alleges that an appraiser with 20/20 Valuations lowered the valuation of a home because the owners, Nathan Connolly and Shani Motta, were Black — and were also denied the owners’ mortgage refinancing application with loanDepot based on the lower appraisal, which violated the FHA and ECOA.

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Susan Rice to co-chair HUD appraisal task force

Housing Wire

The Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity task force will deliver a report to Biden within six months to describe the “extent, causes, and consequences of undervaluing of properties,” a HUD official told HousingWire. How to reduce appraisal turn times and improve the borrower experience. Presented by: Voxtur.

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

The appraisal helps in establishing the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. The LTV is a percentage that represents the amount of money to lend compared to the value of the home. An appraisal can assist you in determining the value of real estate, personal items, and business interests.

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