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Unanswered Questions – Part 1

Appraisal Buzz

Fannie Mae defines market value in part as “the most probable price that a property should bring…” Thus, probability is the very foundation of the most common definition of market value. In other words, why are appraiser estimating market value below the contract price so often?

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Once Upon a Time… A Housing Fairy Tale

Appraisal Buzz

They were able to get others to declare the value as fair, but some valued fair as high as possible. They found liar buyers. Everything worked well so long as “value” equaled price! We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. Uppraisers” were in demand.

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Property taxes have been rising. Here’s what it means for housing

Housing Wire

It (the tax) is definitely a question that people want to know, that is, how much are the property taxes if I live in eastern Austin versus living here in Williamson County,” Toliver said. “If High tax burdens can play a major factor in whether buyers get priced out of a potential home purchase,” Barber said.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

For many, buying a home is a complex process, and navigating the real estate market’s rules and regulations can be tricky, especially in states where property sale prices remain a secret. Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property.

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Survey: Cluttered Yards and Neighbors’ Junk Can Slash Home Values

Appraisal Buzz

Almost every survey respondent agreed that trash, junk, or excessive clutter, either outside or inside a seller’s home, decreases a home’s market value. About half of them estimated that said disarray would result in a “significant” property value decrease. This can slash your home’s value by up to 30%,” he said.

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Market Correction or Seller Panic?

Appraisal Buzz

Naturally, this has forced buyers to seek lower price points or has completely eliminated them from the market. Therefore, it begs the question: what will happen to home values? Terms of a transaction is typically where you’ll find buyers tipping the scale back to even in negotiations before there’s an influence on price.

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Metrics | What Poetry and Data Analysis Have in Common

Appraisal Buzz

Real estate markets are complex, but they do have discernible patterns, because the actions of buyers and sellers are not random. Without the appropriate metric, any combination of sales will result in a potential value conclusion which is a poor predictor of value.

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