Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This article was first published in the Fall 2021 Edition of Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Appraisers use three different property valuation methods: (1) Sales Comparison relates the estimated value of our subject property to similar settled, active, and pending market sales. (2) To receive this subscription directly, click here.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

As industries grapple with the challenges of transparency, accuracy, and trustworthiness in valuation processes, blockchain emerges as a beacon of hope. This article delves deep into how blockchain is set to revolutionize appraisals, offering a fresh perspective to technology professionals keen on staying ahead of the curve.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 26, 2024

This article is featured in the 2024 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE. Stick with me: I’ll explain a strategy to develop market-based adjustments throughout the grid. But the concept is contributory value , which I’ve included in the title of this article.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This article is featured in the 2024 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE. Applying each of these tests properly is essential to the valuation process. This leaves the as-developed cases from the financial feasibility test for consideration.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech-focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, insurance and real estate. Blend announced Wednesday it has raised a $75 million Series F round at a valuation of nearly $1.7 Stay tuned for updates.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

I have written several articles demonstrating the inaccuracy of AVMs like Zillow’s Zestimates. However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “values” Valuation is not their expertise. VALUATION IS NOT EASY OR SIMPLE. Valuation is not simple and not nearly as easy as many think it is.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 3, 2025

This article originally appeared in the March 2025 edition of MortgagePoint magazine, online now. In California alone, John Burns Research and Consulting pulled data from the California Department of Housing and Community Development that shows ADU construction went from 3,000 units per year in 2018, to 23,000 a year in 2023.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 18, 2022

I normally don’t post more than one article per week. This week I have a bonus article for my appraisal colleagues who are interested in becoming expert appraisal witnesses in eminent domain cases. This article was written by Leslie Fields, the Executive Director, Owner’s Counsel of America.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features John Brenan, vice president of Valuation Policy and chief appraiser at Clear Capital. At Clear Capital, Brenan oversees the quality of the company’s appraisal and valuation products and implements changes to continually evolve the program. .

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2022

Some lenders are contemplating changes to their origination channels such as the re-emergence of equity lending via HELOC and Second Loan products, according to this recent HousingWire article. As investor guidelines evolve, so too must the providers of valuation services and the lenders that use them.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Working as a commercial real estate developer can be a lucrative career path for savvy entrepreneurs. Setting Yourself Up for Success in Real Estate Development. Perhaps the most important trait for a commercial real estate developer is the ability to identify an ideal piece of land. Image by Unsplash. Network to get funding.

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Miller Samuel

MARCH 19, 2019

The New York state political zeitgeist was recently and suddenly tilted against luxury development in New York City. If this latest turn of events plays out as written, we'll be able to look back at this era as a milestone where the supertanker began to turn in the wrong direction for the new development multi-family industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 15, 2024

This is a continuation of the April 15, 2024 article “ From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul ” I am named after my father, who passed away in 2000. We had to do it ourselves in the beginning, developing our own local software using DOS. That’s how I first got involved in valuation technology.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2021

This article was originally published on FinLedger, HW Media’s new, fintech-focused sister publication. We believe the combination of Visa with Plaid would have delivered significant benefits, including greater innovation for developers, financial institutions and consumers. Its most recent valuation was $5.3

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. The opposing side in one of the cases required that a new valuation be completed by a state-certified appraiser. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The Cost Approach is where a value is developed by determining the value of the land, and the replacement or reproduction cost of the improvements, or proposed improvements, on the property. Even if I do not include my development of the Cost Approach in my report, I have it in my work file. I’m glad you asked!

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 2, 2021

Our cover article is an incredibly insightful conversation on racial bias in the appraisal industry. We have articles to help appraisers, AMCs, and lenders grow in every aspect of their business. Make sure you take a look at our schedule for Valuation Expo – we’ve included a code for $100 off of any Valuation Expo Pass!

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2024

Visit Tidio Property valuation and market analysis AI-supported property valuation and market analysis tools give real estate agents a decisive edge in quickly and accurately determining property values and understanding market trends. Here are some of our favorite AI tools for real estate property valuation and market analysis: 11.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

Gal and other company representatives did not return messages for this article. The 18-month post-COVID period presented an excellent window for any real estate transaction volume-dependent business to entertain attractive initial valuations,” McJoynt said. But those valuations have fallen. Side is no outlier.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2021

Department of Housing and Urban Development can receive allegations of appraisal discrimination. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. But from 2019 to 2020, the Washington Post reported , HUD received just 12. This content is exclusively for HW+ members. Become a member today.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2024

This is the final article in Ernie Durbin’s three-part series on the new UAD. The first article on April 15, 2024, was “ From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul. ” The second article on July 15, 2024, was “ The New UAD: Don’t Borrow Trouble. How will lenders order appraisals without standard form numbers?

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2022

This year, our magazine is loaded with insightful articles ranging on topics such as market value to ANSI standards, and so much more! Make sure you look at our schedule for Valuation Expo – there are plenty of new sessions, speakers, and sponsors this year! Here are just a few of the articles that you need to check out!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Lautz regularly tweets about her speaking engagements and articles she’s consulted on, as well as provides commentary on NAR reporting. His work focuses on helping Freddie Mac develop its economic outlook, including forecasts of trends in the economy and housing markets.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2022

As we all know, the home valuation is an integral part of the lending process that helps Americans in their journey to homeownership. This series of articles explores the role of appraisal review processes in the risk system in the format of mortgage lending for 1-4 family real estate. The Appraisal Review.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 1, 2024

This article is featured in the 2023 edition of the Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Read all these articles and more in the latest edition HERE. Typically, when a bias in favor of another develops, it is referred to as good will or affinity. In these investigations, appraisers will want as much good will as they can get.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Let’s talk about three areas of a listing that, when completed accurately, can help appraisers to develop more supportable opinions of value. The more information the MLS listing offers on a home, the more useful the data is at helping appraisers to develop a supportable opinion of the value of a home being appraised.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Panelists: Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Clear Capital Rachel Robinson, Director, Collateral Policy and Product Development, Rocket Mortgage Sarah Wheeler, Editor in Chief, HousingWire. Your HW+ Membership includes: Unlimited access to HW+ articles and analysis. This content is exclusively for HW+ members.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

I’m not going to dive into the nuances of these different types of appraisal work in this article. To develop work outside of the lending world, you need to get the word out there that you are an expert in your field and that you’re ready to take on different types of appraisal work. GET A WEBSITE. Write about what you do know.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When flipping thru one of these books, the viewer’s mind fills in the gaps between pictures so that an animated story and picture develops. They were one of the original forms of animation according to that article. In this case, they rely upon other data sources to develop an opinion regarding these things. NEIGHBORHOOD.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This article explores different strategic integrations of AI while showcasing customized AI agents that can streamline operations and help appraisers gain a competitive edge. AI SOP Creator Advisor : An innovative AI Agent we designed to help appraisers develop, refine, and optimize their standard operating procedures.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

According to the park manager Pete Houghton, who was mentioned in an article, “Where the Ducks Walk on the Fish” , this attraction draws over 300,000 visitors a year. My advice to agents and sellers is to really analyze the properties that they are using to develop their asking price. That is a lot of bread!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

I’m working on more of my own articles that will be posted soon. I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. In this article, she shares some tips for relocating after facing personal challenges. I hope you enjoy June’s article! Relocating is not easy.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Complexity in Process and Properties.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this article, I will explain the history of AI, the projected financial impact on real estate and the cutting-edge tools available today for savvy agents. The history of AI and where it is going The Turing Test was developed by Alan Turing in 1950. The good news is that the early adopters will thrive. What is next?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

This is an analysis that many underestimate, but it can have a huge role in developing market value. There is a lot of work that a good appraiser will complete to develop a supportable opinion of the value of a property. For instance, a property might have a lot that could be split into multiple buildable lots.

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Boston Appraisal

APRIL 18, 2024

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. Challenges in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments Complex Valuation Models : Mixed-use properties require appraisers to be adept in multiple valuation methods.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In the article, “How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?”, According to an article in ctpost.com , “Most of the year, male and female groundhogs are solitary and antagonistic against each other. So, why offer a valuation service that provides values that should not be relied upon? I know it’s just for fun. .

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