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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. A fundamental change.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

It had a large, fenced-in yard, modern appliances in an updated kitchen, a “man cave” for her husband, beamed ceilings, a massive master suite and was located in a good school district. The home checked off every box on Linda’s list. The house, in the Nashville area, was listed at $405,000.

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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

Concerns of racial bias , a lack of standardization for consumers in the reconsideration of value process and unclear authority in the governance structure are all present amidst increased requests from lenders for a more efficient process that provides value certainty sooner.

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A View on Risk: Desktop Appraisals

Appraisal Buzz

After years of accumulating, cultivating and refining data, there is a greater understanding of real estate data in its current form, and the risks associated with the integrity of data are more measurable and better understood than ever. We live in a world that is transitioning from the Information Age to the Digital Age.

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What’s New in Appraisal Membership: June 2021

McKissock

Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal career. Assessment appeal work provides a great opportunity to diversify your appraisal practice as local taxing authorities receive numerous complaints about overvalued real estate properties.

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on residential fee appraiser testifies at bias hearing, what happens to Fannie complaints, Why I love real estate appraising, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Concrete Chateau Artisan Rising From a Lake in Miami FL Is Available for $21.8M

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Luxury living at this 10-acre promontory estate in Beverly Hills CA for $120,000,000 Excerpts: 8 bedroom, 20 bath, 30,610 sq.ft., Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. Connolly and Mott and for loanDepot.com filed a settlement with the court. baths, 6,263 square feet, 2.23