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Opinion: The pros and cons of VA modernization bill

Housing Wire

When it comes to offering an opinion of ‘good or bad’ on HR 7735 — the VA modernization bill — and its ultimate ability to create a better appraisal process for veteran and active duty borrowers, it’s simply too early to tell with too little information being shared on exactly what changes we should expect.

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Polly adds Total Expert to its API integration roster

Housing Wire

. “Having the most up-to-date market information at your fingertips is crucial for lenders to effectively communicate and engage with consumers to help educate them on financing options available when purchasing a home,” said Josh Lehr , senior director of partnerships and industry technology at Total Expert.

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Understanding Zillow’s Square Footage is Important!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FINISHED SQUARE FOOTAGE On more than one occasion some who have read my appraisal reports felt that my opinion of value was too high. They felt that way because of sales they saw on Zillow that appeared to be comparable and sold for less than my opinion of the market value of the property I appraised.

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

The research and analysis that a well-trained professional appraiser can provide you with will include important information above and beyond their opinion of the market value of the property they are appraising. That can have a big impact on market value. Not professional appraisers.

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Renovations That Increase Home Value in BC: Our Top 8 Picks

D Fritz Appraisals

If you are looking to sell quickly or have a limited budget, it is worth researching the renovations that increase home value the most. knows which renovations can add market value – and which will make your home more valuable to you but won’t necessarily increase the selling price. Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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Loosening The Knot

Appraisal Buzz

The hypothetical interaction of the typical buyer (who embodies the collective thought and action of the whole market of buyers) with the typical seller (who similarly embodies the collective thought and action of the whole market of sellers). The post Loosening The Knot appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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