GoForrmz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Stay competitive in 2025 with essential digital tools for construction businesses The construction industry is projected to reach a global market value of $14.4 As 2025 settles in, the need for streamlined, digital-first operations is more apparent than ever. Yet, despite this growth, up from $7.28 Yet, despite this growth, up from $7.28

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 10, 2025

New Massachusetts Law Addresses Home Inspection Waivers: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know A new law passed by the Massachusetts Legislature will soon regulate buyers and sellers options around conducting a home inspection when purchasing a home. The second part of the statute also puts restrictions on the seller. New Law: MGL Ch.

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GoForrmz

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How tech solutions are transforming the 2025 real estate landscape The real estate industry is evolving rapidly, and with 2025 on the horizon, the technological advancements, and general market, show no signs of slowing down. In 2025, staying ahead in cybersecurity will be a top priority for real estate teams.

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GoForrmz

MARCH 4, 2025

Were attending The Connected Worker Energy 2025 event will we see you there? Were excited to announce that GoFormz will be attending The Connected Worker Energy 2025 show!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The maximum LTV ratio will increase from 80% to 90% for appraisal waivers and from 80% to 97% for inspection-based appraisal waivers, consistent with standard guide eligibility guidelines. “To Meanwhile, Fannie Mae announced that changes to the value acceptance programs will begin in the first quarter of 2025.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Related articles How to get listings in real estate 11 proven strategies for 2025 6. Later, during the inspection period, the buyer hits the seller harder with a long list of repairs. However, in order for this to work for my client, we must have all the inspections completed by the 12th instead of the 14th.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A public inspection version of the rule was released on Tuesday prior to its final publication. This rule amends the requirements for the sale of eligible single family mortgage loans insured by the [FHA] that have been assigned to the secretary of the U.S. The rule goes into effect on Jan.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection? Show off your local expertise by breaking down this information on a local level. Is a new restaurant coming to town? Be the first to let everyone in your network know about it. Maybe you can turn your experience into a small business spotlight.

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GoForrmz

APRIL 8, 2025

Were attending the Field Service Palm Springs 2025 event will we see you there? Powerful automation reduces manual entry, minimizes errors, and accelerates processes like work orders, inspections, and compliance reporting. Were excited to announce that GoFormz will be attending Field Service Palm Springs!

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

More than 75% of originations, HELOCs and home equity loans both, were subject to an Automated Valuation Model (AVM) or Desktop Valuation, with most of both categories entailing an exterior/drive-by inspection or no inspection at all, while, conversely, 22% of originations required a full appraisal including an interior and exterior inspection.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 29, 2024

In 2023, more than 75% of total originations were subject to an automated valuation model (AVM) or desktop valuation (DV), with most of both categories entailing an exterior/drive-by inspection or no inspection at all. in 2025, while home equity loan debt outstanding is expected to increase 11.1% in 2024 and 4.8%

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Limited Access = Limited Observations One of the first hurdles is simply trying to inspect the interior. Here are the key points from the data below: Median sales prices in March 2025 increased by approximately 10% year over year and are still trending higher. Median list prices in March of 2025 increased by approx.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The pleadings ask the court to grant class-action status to the litigation, arguing that the defendants KeyBank and OSC were negligent in failing to adequately monitor, inspect and control data-security practices. “[OSC dollars annually by 2025,” Bailey added. trillion in U.S. We’re in this huge digital ecosystem.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Appraisers will probably not see these new types of assignments until sometime in 2025. There will be many more data elements related to the inspection. Using a mobile device for inspections will be a must in the future. Between now and then there are some steps we can take to prepare ourselves for what is coming.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By increasing the maximum allowable loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for full appraisal waivers from 80% to 90%, and for inspection-based appraisal waivers from 80% to 97%, the FHFA is taking a risky and potentially irresponsible step that could have far-reaching consequences. 2024-2025 Software companies, lenders, AMCs built for the new UAD.

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Listing Spark

JANUARY 5, 2025

To avoid confusion, its essential for sellers to disclose any known defects or issues with the property and for buyers to conduct thorough inspections before making an offer. Yet, most buyers are still going to do their due diligence and get the home inspected before closing. Even if the buyer agreed to buy the property as-is.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 22, 2024

Economic Update: Housing Market Outlook: With the 2024 presidential election only a few months away and the industry facing many questions and challenges regardless of who occupies the White House in 2025, a panel of expert economists will share their forecast of what they anticipate for the back half of 2024, and look forward to 2025.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

4 January 31, 2025 Whats in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA AD: Weather Impact What is the Cost Approach to Real Estate Appraisal? Other risks include getting injured during an inspection, plus the risks we all have of a serious medical problem, such as cancer. trillion in 2025 (previously $1.97 trillion) and $2.27

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Additional products available to lenders include ClearAVM , Universal Data Collection (UDC ), Collateral Desktop Analysis (CDA ), Desktop, Hybrid, and Traditional Appraisals, Property Condition Inspections (PCI), Post-Disaster Inspection (PDI), Residential Broker-Price Opinion (BPO), and Residential Evaluation.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Aerial drone inspection of Lennar’s Westview housing development Miami, Florida. Likewise, industry experts said interest rates will likely come down in the not-to-distant future, and that will eventually restart the existing-home sales engine — whether that’s next year or in 2025. Taken by Felix Mizioznikov.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 11, 2025

April 11, 2025 Whats in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA ad Protecting My Appraisal Report Appraising Manufactured Homes What Fannie Says, Demographics The Vermont Earth Home, the Dome Home, the Vermont Mud Hut Very funny appraisal cartoon Magician Explains Time Adjustments! We are all waiting for rates to drop in 2025.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 31, 2025

Inspecting the Propertys Location The location of the property plays a crucial role in assessing hurricane risk. Inspect these aspects and plan for necessary changes to improve the propertys resilience. Wind-resistant roofing, impact-resistant windows, and reinforced doors are common features in homes built to withstand hurricanes.

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GoForrmz

APRIL 14, 2023

Staying Ahead of Safety Inspections Don’t wait for a quarterly audit to make safety inspections a part of your team’s routine. Safety practices are critical to every day at every job site, so make sure your teams are incorporating safety check-ins, safety checklists, and equipment inspections daily. from 2020 to 2025. ”

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. The guy I followed around on appraisal inspections didn’t really take the time to explain what he was doing. Inspection training was very good. Appraising will be different in 2025.

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Walitt Solutions

MARCH 29, 2020

In many cases, FHA, USDA, VA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac are allowing the use of appraisals with inspections that vary from the typical level of inspections pre-typed on the lending appraisal forms. Appraisers are to boldly state “Per Department of Veterans Affairs, no interior inspection was provided due to COVID-19”.”

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 2, 2025

Mass Save can do an inspection and will even provide bulbs for you. They’re a quick fix to a looming eyesore. It also makes sense to replace all your bulbs so that theyre efficient and bright enough- or dim enough- based on their use.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 26, 2024

Personal Inspection I recently completed an appraisal on a residential dwelling for Lender A that sells loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the report was completed on a GSE form. Lender B indicated there wasno need for me to re-inspect the home, since my previous inspection date was only a few days earlier. Jan 8, 2024.

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The Robert Weiler Company

AUGUST 18, 2021

While no “warehouse bubble” is yet forecast, in another report, estimates that demand for warehouse space for rent could reach an additional 1 billion square feet by 2025. Also, before signing, always require that the landlord perform an HVAC inspection and certify it in writing by a qualified technician. Read the fine print.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Before settling in, new residents should inspect properties for compliance with local building codes designed to withstand severe storms. Reinforced roofs, impact-resistant windows, and elevated foundations can significantly reduce the risk of high winds and flooding damage.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

My advice: Always check what plan and updates were actually built when doing final inspection. For 2025, we expect an 18 percent increase in total originations, driven by an 11 percent increase in purchase volume and a 37 percent increase in refinances. I always asked to see the final sales document data.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A redesigned, dynamic URAR will replace the numerous and separate appraisal forms and can be used for different property types, such as two-to-four units, condominiums, and manufactured homes, and for different scopes of work, such as interior and exterior inspections, updates, and completion assignments.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 16, 2024

During a condo appraisal, it’s essential that you document any special assessments or significant deferred maintenance known or visible at the time of inspection that could impact the safety, soundness, marketability, and the overall financial stability of the project.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

2024-2025 USPAP 7-Hour Update Course is being approved or is approved, in the states. Fannie Mae sees the appraisal process as “inspection + value.” When USPAP started, it was very exciting as appraisers had to decide what needed to be changed or added. Lots of people wanted to be on the ASB.

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San Jose Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

That’s why we encourage pre-sale inspections and thoughtfully completed disclosures, and sometimes even bids so that there’s transparency in the home being sold. We expect the law to follow suit as of January 1st 2025. Sellers are no longer obligated by the MLS to offer or pay a buyer agent fee.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Some negative outcomes may include: Limitation of investigative property inspection, work scope, anomalies, and interaction with the lender client when unique situations arise. I predict that in early 2025 it will start increasing and keep increasing. (Which is ‘average’ for this nice neighborhood.) Mortgage applications decreased 5.1

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 3, 2025

Newz: Appraiser Humor, Mortgage Rate Changes, New GSE Time Analysis January 3, 2025 Whats in This Newsletter (In Order, Scroll Down) LIA – Code Violations and Expertise Mortgage Rate History Since 1971 What about 2025? Its left many wondering if 2025 will finally calm the waters. 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2022

The tax assessment office said there might be a reassessment in 2025. There is a great reluctance on part of most homeowners to have an interior inspection,” said Youngman. The full extent of how much property taxes will rise is unclear, because the lag between home price appreciation and assessment cycles varies.

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