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Why Are First-Time Homebuyers Struggling in BC?

D Fritz Appraisals

Here are a few unusual strategies eager buyers are employing to break into the housing market: Home Hacking – purchasing a multi-unit property, living in one unit, and renting out the remainder to cover the cost of the mortgage payment Crowdfunding – do you have a large social media following? Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

The agent’s client (buyer or seller) can make an informed buying or selling decision and the appraiser’s client (bank) can make an informed lending decision. Creating Accurate Initial Expectations: Agents and appraisers collaborating early in the process help set accurate expectations for buyers and sellers.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

What is a Mortgage Appraisal? A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Lenders, including banks and mortgage companies, require an appraisal to justify the loan they are making. Who is the Appraisal for? This is called equity.

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How Residential Real Estate Appraisers Can Benefit and Help Accountants Do Their Job

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisers Helping Accountants In the realm of real estate transactions, residential appraisers play an important role in providing accurate valuations. Their expertise goes beyond helping buyers and sellers determine accurate market value. Let me be your appraisal resource in 2016

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The Top Benefits of Getting a Residential Appraisal in Toronto

Appraisal Hub

Whether you’re considering selling your home, refinancing your mortgage, or simply looking to understand your property’s market value, a professional residential appraisal is the key. Sellers can set a competitive and realistic asking price, while buyers can ensure they’re making a fair offer.

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What About Those Fixer-Uppers? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. CE Course: Learn about the differences between traditional mortgage appraisal assignments and foreclosure assignments in our course, Appraising REO Properties. Want to contribute to our blog?

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Disagreeing with the Appraiser: Tips for Staying Compliant While Making Your Case

Genworth MI Blog

Before we dive into tips and tricks for disputing an appraisal, let’s level-set with a few foundational concepts and terms. Market Value: In a mortgage appraisal, the appraiser is most likely estimating the market value of the property. Never miss a post by subscribing to the Genworth MI Blog today! Sign me up!