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What’s New in Appraisal Membership: June 2021

McKissock

In this job aid, we’ve compiled several recommendations shared by a hearing officer, a property assessor, and appraisers who regularly perform real property assessment appeal assignments. Job aid: Big Box Retail Valuations. This job aid provides in-depth guidance on appraising a big box retail property.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

When I started in this business long ago, there was no such thing as a licensed appraiser or a certified real property appraiser. Mortgage interest rates ALWAYS go up and down. Most lender appraisers have little work. == Mortgage applications increased 5.4 September 20, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 5.4

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GSEs Seek Input on Duty to Serve Plans

Appraisal Buzz

Additional initiatives that Freddie Mac noted included the financing of more than 46,000 manufactured homes titled as real property from 2018-2023, providing more than $6.7 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) November 2023 Housing Affordability Index was the lowest reported since July 1985.

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Strange Properties Appraisers Have Seen

Appraisal Today

This satisfies the affordable housing element,” Al Salguero, real property division manager at the Orange County Assessor’s Office, told the publication. Some are busy, usually in rural areas and/or non-lender appraisals. == Mortgage applications decreased 1.0 October 25, 2023) — Mortgage applications decreased 1.0

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. Mortgage applications decreased 0.8

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Summary, What Does it Mean? I do several reviews every month and most normally fail to meet minimum standards.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

Are you a newcomer to buying commercial property for sale in Columbus, Ohio? retail and restaurant headquarters, but the Columbus, OH real estate and job markets have seen remarkable growth, too. As such, there is no better time than now to seek out commercial real estate in Columbus, Ohio. 1031 Exchanges.

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