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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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Valuation Connect Demands Licenses, Denies Fair Pay

Appraiserblogs

Based on the local market appraisal fee, Valuation Connect values the “appraisal expertise” component of a hybrid appraisal at 18% of what the consumer pays for an appraisal. Should "property data collectors" who inspect properties and provide information to real estate appraisers be licensed by state appraiser boards?…

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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Only the wife was at home to greet the appraiser when they arrived to inspect her home. The second appraiser could also have been incompetent, resulting in an over valuation of the couple’s property. However, the husband and wife in this article are not valuation professionals. Let’s unpack this situation…. My Journey.

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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. Use online valuation tools Though they’re not perfect, online valuation tools can offer estimates based on public records and algorithms. Be patient and stay flexible as challenges arise.

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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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How Today’s Market Impacts the Appraisals and Inspections Landscape

Genworth MI Blog

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Inspection-Based Appraisal Waivers – Fannie Mae’s Latest Attempt To Eliminate Appraisers

JMV Lending

Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are pushing their latest attempt to bypass appraisers – with what are called “inspection-based appraisal waivers” or “Value Acceptance + Property Data Collection” findings.