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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. The attorney questioned my use of the word inspection. ”). .”

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FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion

Appraiserblogs

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 post FHFA’s Appraisal Waivers Expansion appeared on Appraisers Blogs.

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Appraisal Inspection vs. Home Inspection

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Sometimes consumers equate the appraisal inspection as a professional home inspection. Home Inspection A licensed home inspector performs a home inspection. Home inspections, which typically span hours, encompass various elements including electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and structural components.

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7 Ways to Prepare for a Home Appraisal

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

How can you prepare for the inspection? Thank you, Betty, for sharing some great tips to help prepare a home for an appraisal inspection. Thank you for reading articles from the Cleveland Appraisal Blog! You can also listen right here at Cleveland Appraisal Blog! . – Birmingham Appraisal Blog.

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Removing the Definition of Personal Inspection

Appraiserblogs

Why is the ASB proposing to remove the definition of Personal Inspection? As of 2023, if the ASB gets its way in a few weeks, the word “inspection” or “personal inspection” will no longer be defined in USPAP. USPAP Compliance & Hybrid Appraisals WHO does the SUBJECT INSPECTION? Would it be misleading to disclose….

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Online real estate platforms, local newspapers, and real estate blogs are valuable sources of information. Be diligent with a home inspection Since non-disclosure states lack public information on property conditions, a thorough home inspection becomes even more critical. Be patient and stay flexible as challenges arise.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Use snippets from your longer content (like blogs) for your newsletter and include links to direct your audience back to your website. Repurpose your blog or advice content into a short video and link to it from inside your newsletter. How about that pest control service you used for your clients termite inspection?