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Remote Workers Sound Off on Relocating 

Appraisal Buzz

It is likely that we will see an increase in demand for housing near job centers and transportation networks. The post Remote Workers Sound Off on Relocating appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. As more employers end or significantly scale back remote work options, many are facing a decision about where to live versus where they work.

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Increasing Diversity in Appraisal Profession.

Appraisal Buzz

The Urban Institute recently released a blog post entitled – Increasing Diversity in the Appraisal Profession Combined with Short-Term Solutions Can Help Address Valuation Bias for Homeowners of Color. This article addresses several issues with the real estate appraisal profession that are worthy of further examination and comment.

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How will appraisal technology evolve in 2022?

Housing Wire

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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U.S. Labor Market Remains Strong With 151,000 Jobs Added in February  

Appraisal Buzz

Employment trended up in health care, financial activities, transportation and warehousing, and social assistance. Labor Market Remains Strong With 151,000 Jobs Added in February appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. About 151,000 new jobs were added to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Federal government employment declined.

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Mobile Home Prices on the Rise

Appraisal Buzz

Census Bureaus definition of a mobile home (aka manufactured home) as a movable dwelling, eight-feet or more wide and 40-feet or more long, designed to be towed on its own chassis, with transportation gear integral to the unit when it leaves the factory, and without need of a permanent foundation.

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The Impact of Location on Property Appraisals

Appraisal Hub

When someone wants to find out how much a property is worth through property appraisal, one of the factors that most influences price is its location. What is a Property Appraisal? A property appraisal is when experts, called appraisers, come to your property and figure out how much it’s worth.

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Geographic “Data” Competency?

Appraisal Buzz

All of my data sources were very local and included only those areas that were close enough to physically drive to and complete an appraisal. All of the data needed by an appraiser is available in a digital format and made readily available on-line. I couldn’t imagine receiving data in that manner or format today.

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