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Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal?

Appraiserblogs

It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process. It’s time to grab your popcorn and… The post Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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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. By Dallas T.

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Unlocking Dreams: Embarking on the Journey of Florida Homeownership

Lamacchia Realty

This budget should account for all potential costs, including down payments, closing costs, property taxes, and homeowner’s insurance. Florida offers some financial perks to homeowners, such as the homestead exemption, which can provide significant property tax relief. But it’s not all about expenses.

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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. The land can also be taxed because the buyer privately owns the property. The agreement is binding “forever” for the land’s present and future owners.

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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

Listing Spark

While homeowners handle a lot of line-item fees while selling their homes—such as property taxes, concessions, and fees—the lion’s share of those costs goes toward commission fees. With our flat-fee listing service, you can upload your property details onto the MLS and catch the attention of more buyers and agents.

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Zillow Estimates vs. Appraisals: Why Zillow Shouldn’t Be Used for Appraisals

AmeriMac

One of the great things about modern technology is that we’ve never had more information at our fingertips. It compiles its “Zestimates” feature almost exclusively from comparable sales and publicly available data – something that presents a few different challenges in and of itself. Case in point: real estate.

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Condo Vs. Townhouse: How Are They Different, And Which Is Right For You?

Quicken Loans

Condo owners also tend to spend less on property taxes and insurance because there is less square footage, and owners do not have to pay taxes or insurance on the rest of the building or complex. Although the purchase price and property taxes are usually more expensive for townhouses, the HOA fees are often lower.

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