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A Log Home Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

Currently, the Appraiser Qualifications Board, Course approval Program or Cap, has yet to approve a single class specific to log home valuation. With all the construction of log homes, there needs to be legal and competent appraisals for these homes. The question is how are these homes being appraised?

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How to Post the Most Effective MLS Listing: Tips to Help Buyers and Speed Up the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

Creating an effective MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listing is crucial for attracting potential buyers and expediting the appraisal process. This is where a good realtor will also provide essential disclosures such as any potential influences like power lines, train tracks or easements that might be in place.

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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

It’s a model in stark contrast to that of inspections for traditional appraisals. It may also be viewed as revolutionary for an industry in which the most significant change to the appraisal process in the past few decades was the advent of appraisal management companies as an intermediary between lenders and appraisers.

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Revolutionizing Appraisals: The Role of Blockchain Technology

Appraisal Buzz

AI can analyze vast amounts of data on the blockchain to provide insights, predictions, and even automate certain appraisal processes. For instance, AI algorithms can predict real estate property values based on historical data stored on the blockchain, making appraisals faster and more accurate.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

One significant factor behind the lack of evolution in the appraisal industry is that the American housing market has grown at a much higher rate than the pool of licensed professionals that are legally certified to appraise residential real estate. Navigating appraisal challenges in today’s housing market.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

Appraisers will be presented with the data elements needed to report the characteristics of the subject property, and analyze the market, comparables, and other necessary parts of the appraisal process. Only those data and report elements that are important for the scope of work will be presented to the appraiser.

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What Is A Home Appraisal?

DataMaster

However, he was refinancing and wasn’t worried about getting the max appraisal, so Art didn’t question the results. Many people don’t understand home appraisals and how appraisers are legally bound to operate. Appraising is an often misunderstood part of the refinance and mortgage process.

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