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GSEs Seek Input on Duty to Serve Plans

Appraisal Buzz

Additional initiatives that Freddie Mac noted included the financing of more than 46,000 manufactured homes titled as real property from 2018-2023, providing more than $6.7 The number of entry-level homes represent less than 10% of all newly constructed homes, compared to about 35% in the 1970s.

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Top 6 Commercial Appraisal FAQ’s

Simonson Real Estate

The appraiser’s role is to provide arm’s length, third-party, neutral, and impartial opinions about the value of a real property and provide assistance to those who own, manage, sell, invest in, or lend money on real estate. As appraisers’ we assemble facts, statistics, and other information on a specific property.

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Appraising Industrial and Flex Buildings: What Info Do You Need?

McKissock

To estimate the real property value for the purpose of one or more partners acquiring the interest of other partners in a proposed or existing building’s ownership. For real estate tax assessment purposes. To establish value of the real property in a bankruptcy filing. For a proposed building: A site plan.

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6 Special Purpose Property Tips for Commercial Appraisal Reviewers

McKissock

Again, an appraiser looking to specialize in these property types, should become very familiar with the ongoing litigation related to properties with intangibles. Special purpose property tips. Before you accept a review appraisal assignment for a special purpose property, here are some tips to guide your decision: 1.

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Why Do Square Footage Disputes Arise?

Empire Appraisal Group

The agencies’ standards recognize situations when finished attics, garage conversions, and additions may be included in the gross living area, specifically when such improvements are accessible from the interior of the primary dwelling and have a permanent, sufficient heat source, as well as similar design and quality of construction.

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

As a result, the real estate industry is progressively adopting ecology-minded trends, resulting in the gradual emergence of green buildings (both commercial and residential) across the country. Let’s explore how solar panels and other green features add value to real property.

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Appraisers Share Their Top Professional Goals for 2023

McKissock

Earn a designation or certification (16%). Many survey respondents said their top professional goal for 2023 is to earn a designation or certification: “Being new to the appraisal industry, I want to learn more and keep working on obtaining my certification and credentials.” For those reasons, it is a challenge for me.”