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HUD rescinds appraisal review policies

Housing Wire

Policies related to appraisal appeals, or reconsiderations of value (ROV), were rescinded Wednesday by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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What Is a Reconsideration of Value for an Appraisal Report?

Kairos Appraisal Services

The cooling housing market is forecast to continue in 2023, and buyers and sellers are proceeding with caution. The good news is that a reconsideration… The post What Is a Reconsideration of Value for an Appraisal Report?

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In a hot housing market, gap between purchase price and appraiser condition ratings causes headaches

Housing Wire

Most AMCs offer a process called a Reconsideration of Value Request, or ROV, that when properly presented, encourages the appraiser to review the work based on additional appropriate data submitted. However, if sellers are willing to take the time to do repairs, the appraisal can be conditioned and brought back up. “If

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

Linda (who asked that her real name not be used) beat out a dozen other prospective buyers in a bidding war by offering $445,000 and waiving all contingencies. Unfortunately, the appraisal put the house’s value roughly $50,000 below than what she paid. The house, in the Nashville area, was listed at $405,000.

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Sellers Should Dispute Low Appraisals on Their Homes

Realtor

An appraisal can help determine your home’s market value and ensure that both buyers and lenders dont overpay. No one wants to overpay for something that will continue to have a higher cost over the years,” explains Omer Reiner , real estate agent and president at Florida Cash Home Buyers LLC.

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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

TODAY’S HOME BUYERS ARE LIKE THE CARP. This year, it appears that buyer panic is even worse than last year. It could be that interest rates are now creeping up, which has some buyers panicked that they their buying power is shrinking. But buyers should think seriously about how much they are willing to spend right now. .