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Inside the Affordability Challenges of Middle-Income Renters

Appraisal Buzz

The former had about $2,900 in residual monthly income in 2022; even those in the 60%-80% AMI bracket still had $2,500 remaining after housing expenses, while burdened lower-income renters only had $600 a month left over. By definition, middle-income renters have higher earnings and greater earning potential.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals. And, you’ll definitely […]. If this is your first time visiting our blog, welcome! appeared first on Riverfront Appraisals.

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My Top 11 Tips For Realtors When Choosing Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

3) Use bracketing when choosing comps- The technique of using sales that are larger and smaller than the home you are pricing is referred to as bracketing. Using the living area to describe this technique helps it to be more easily understood, however, bracketing can be used with other features of the home as well.

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Are New Homes in Birmingham Getting Smaller?

Birmingham Appraisal

Other years had larger homes, however, it should be noted that as of the second quarter of 2024, the current year does have the lowest square footage, which lends support for the definite decline in home size. Effectively bracketing the comparable sales used will give you the most accurate indication of value.

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Getting Appraisers to Reconsider Value—Do’s & Don’ts

Portland Appraisal Blog

Most loans will fall under federal guidelines and use a definition for market value found on the form report workhorse of the appraisal world—the Fannie Mae 1004 Form. However, many agents (and sadly, more than a few appraisers) have not taken the time to read the definitions and certifications contained in the form.

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Living in Knightdale, NC: 11 Tips Before Moving to Knightdale

Raleigh Realty

While still catering to older generations, Knightdale definitely has the youthful population vibe connected to career-minded and intellectual-stimulated residents. Most people have a middle-income bracket with people working in executive, management, sales, and retail jobs. What are the Best Places to Live in Knightdale?

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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

Inconsistent Results Outlier sales are, by definition, inconsistent with the majority of transactions in a market. Related posts: What is bracketing and why should Realtors do it? Including an exceptionally high sale in an area with mainly moderate values can give a false impression of what typical buyers and sellers can expect.