Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2022

This year, our magazine is loaded with insightful articles ranging on topics such as market value to ANSI standards, and so much more! Make sure you look at our schedule for Valuation Expo – there are plenty of new sessions, speakers, and sponsors this year! Valuation Expo will be held at the Mirage Hotel September 7-9!

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

Prosecutors for the government initially argued that he should owe $69 million to the companies that lent to Live Well and the defunct lender’s estate based on — what was determined in court to be — inflated valuations of interest-only bonds backed by Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs).

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

LoanDepot , backed by private equity shop Parthenon Capital Partners, first announced plans to go public in September 2015 , but canceled the IPO hours before pricing due to what the company called adverse “market conditions.” At the time, loanDepot had sought a market value of $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion in its IPO.

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Clear Capital

JULY 27, 2023

Clear Capital’s ClearAVM , a nationwide automated valuation model (AVM) that provides accurate estimates of market value for millions of properties, has been integrated with BeSmartee’s Mortgage POS and HELOC product to provide users with value verification during the initial application and/or underwriting process on mortgage and home equity loans.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2022

When the sky is falling in the mortgage industry, generally there is something else that is rising. the parent of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), what is rising in their favor is the value of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs). UWM, the nation’s largest wholesale mortgage lender, recorded net income of $215.4

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Appraisal Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key. employ certified professionals who understand the nuances of the local market. is a wise choice.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2022

PFSI), which ranks as one of the top five mortgage lenders nationally, are seeking to raise more than $700 million in the debt markets through the sale of notes secured by mortgage servicing rights. The notes are backed by Ginnie Mae mortgage-servicing rights, according to a presale report by Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA).

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2022

As we all know, the home valuation is an integral part of the lending process that helps Americans in their journey to homeownership. This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate. Quality Control and Quality Assurance .

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The year ahead for the mortgage-servicing rights market is shaping up to be a lucrative play for investors, lenders and others looking to purchase MSR assets. Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) leaning on MSR sales, however, now face a supply-demand imbalance, market observers say.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 14, 2022

A lot of people don’t realize just how tech-driven the modern day real estate market truly is. Yes, it’s true that certain things like valuations and appraisals still require a lot of time and energy from a certified professional. Case in point: valuation software. Why Valuation Software Matters.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you are planning to sell in the near future or not, most people want to be reassured that any major renovations they invest in will be reflected in an increased home valuation. While any renovations that improve the function or look of your home are a good idea, some have a better return on investment value than others.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 7, 2023

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Their expertise goes beyond helping buyers and sellers determine accurate market value.

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AmeriMac

JANUARY 30, 2024

What is a Reverse Mortgage Appraisal? A reverse mortgage appraisal is an evaluation of a property’s value to determine how much money can be borrowed through a reverse mortgage. The appraisal is important because it helps lenders assess the risk associated with the reverse mortgage loan.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

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. MARKET TRENDS As everyone knows, home sales prices over the past few years were increasing rapidly!

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Empire Appraisal Group

OCTOBER 12, 2023

An appraisal provides an objective and fair market value of the home, helping to ensure that property division is equitable. It can help both parties agree on the value of the home, which is an important factor in reaching a fair divorce settlement. It adds a level of credibility to property valuation discussions.

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I mean no disrespect to the modelers of the Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) or to Zillow for relying on their AVMs. Related Posts: Non-Appraisers Valuation Never Appropriate Here is a NAR deck on AVMs (automated valuation models). Tax Values Just as Accurate as AVMs? Does the buyer want more acres, or less grass to cut?

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Realvals

JUNE 18, 2023

One, as way to know the value before making an offer, and two, for the mortgage process after making an offer. In the first scenario, an appraisal gives you an objective perspective on the property’s value to ensure that you don’t overpay for your new home.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 8, 2024

Assessment and Valuation The foundation of your property tax bill lies in the assessed value of your home. Local assessors evaluate properties periodically to determine their market value. This valuation serves as the basis for calculating property taxes.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Any loan for a property is based on the appraisal value. As a land buyer, owner, or seller, understanding the true market value of the real estate in question is important. Also referred to as a land valuation, property valuation, or real estate appraisal, the ultimate goal of a land apprasal is to determine the market value.

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Simonson Real Estate

JULY 10, 2020

Under fee simple ownership, a property owner may occupy the property and have the right to sell, lease, mortgage, or give an interest away. Examples: Owner-occupied properties don’t have a lease in place and so the property is appraised based on market rents. Value Scenarios. What is Market Value As Is and When is it Used?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The company said data from its platform and other industry sources shows a growing backlog of mortgages that are in foreclosure or delinquent but not in a mortgage forbearance program. Daren Blomquist, vice president of market economics at Auction.com, estimates that foreclosures will grow to more than 1.1

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Appraisal Hub

DECEMBER 22, 2021

With a home appraisal, you can position yourself more confidently in the market. The purpose of a property appraisal is to determine the real market value of your home. Appraisals and valuations determine the market value of the property. The market value of properties changes over time.

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Definition and Purpose of REO Appraisals REO appraisals play a crucial role in establishing the market value of homes, especially during the foreclosure process. Mortgage lenders rely on these appraisals to determine the value of fundamental estate-owned properties, directly impacting loan amounts for refinancing.

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DW Slater Company

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

So what’s happening in the housing markets here? The past six months have been full of very drastic changes as the rapid mortgage rate increases causing many markets to begin to decline. Our markets are still strong. The demand for housing decreased with the higher mortgage rates as it decreased buyer power.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In most cases, my clients looked at sales on Zillow and were of the opinion that my opinion of their property’s market value was too high. So, I wanted to discuss some things to keep in mind when looking at sales on Zillow to try and figure out a property’s market value. What is External Obsolescence?

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Over the course of the last year, the mortgage industry has seen increases in origination volumes and decreases in released servicing bids. This has caused servicing portfolios to grow to represent the largest single asset on many lenders’ balance sheets, making it critical to keep a pulse on the value of servicing rights.

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McKissock

MARCH 2, 2021

Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning—including a Pro-Series webinar on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, “ The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? ”. Webinar: The Market Value Doesn’t Support the Contract Price, Now What? CE course: Avoiding Mortgage Fraud. Sign up now.

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Simonson Real Estate

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Under fee simple ownership, a property owner may occupy the property and also has the right to sell, lease, mortgage or give an interest away. Examples: Owner occupied properties don’t have a lease in place and so the property is appraised based on market rents. Clarify What Value or Values are Needed.

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D Fritz Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You will be taxed on the “ Fair Market Value ”, at the time of inheritance to the time you decide to sell. However, you do take over property taxes, repairs, mortgage payments, and insurance. In other words, you will owe on the difference of the inherited value and the fair market value when you started to rent out the property.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This first section of the report discusses some of the positive and negative aspects of a neighborhood that may impact market value. Is there anything about the improvements that would positively or negatively impact its market value? Chuck Norris eats 7% mortgage rates for breakfast – Sacramento Appraisal Blog.

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 19, 2023

A home appraisal in Toronto is necessary when applying for a mortgage, refinancing, or selling your house. This appraisal will give you critical information to help you make informed choices and understand the true value of the asset. A property appraisal in Toronto will provide them with an accurate assessment of that home’s value.

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Boston Appraisal

AUGUST 4, 2020

This appraisal report can be used for a variety of real estate-related transactions such as a obtaining a mortgage, verifying a purchase price, estate planning, or settling a divorce. While there are other appraisal reporting methods, the URAR is the appraisal you will most likely receive when valuing any single-family residential property.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 30, 2024

In this second part, we’ll discuss how to meet interagency guidelines for property valuation while expediting underwriting by using ClearAVM + Property Condition Inspection (PCI). ClearAVM + PCI: A holistic view of a property ClearAVM is our industry-leading, lending-grade automated valuation model (AVM).

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

An appraisal is a valuation of a property by a third party. A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. The buyer typically covers the cost of the appraisal.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

   Property Valuation Your home value is the primary determiner of your asking price. Unless you’re desperate to sell and willing to accept less than what you still owe on your mortgage, price your house based on what these sources say it should be worth.

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Boston Appraisal

OCTOBER 8, 2022

As a result, delays in the lending or mortgage process are not uncommon; more recently, there have been attempts to mitigate this problem. Also known as bifurcated appraisals, hybrid appraisals employ a more streamlined appraisal approach that involves separating the valuation aspect of an assessment from the property inspection portion.

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Realtor

DECEMBER 15, 2016

If you’re a buyer who needs a mortgage , most lenders will require that you obtain a home appraisal. Lenders require a home appraisal before they’ll provide a loan, for the simple reason that the home serves as collateral for your mortgage. But never fear.

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