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Waterfront Property Appraisals

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Understanding the depth, quality of the water, and type of shoreline is crucial, as these elements directly influence the property’s usability, aesthetics, and long-term stability. The importance of these factors cannot be overstated, and they deserve careful consideration in every waterfront property appraisal. URAR Reports!

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The Value of Words in Valuation

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As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Standard 2 is the specific standard that addresses the reporting of appraisals. adjective.

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Market Value: Who Says What It Is?

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Property appraisers don’t dictate what the value is. Many years ago, an appraiser friend (Ben was his name) asked me to go along on a challenging appraisal assignment to aid in data collection. On the way he needed to drop off an appraisal report to a lender client.

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What is Earnest Money? How Does It Work & How Much Is It?

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During standard home sales, earnest money comes into play around the time a home goes under contract. In the following blog, we’ll touch on various elements of closing on a real estate deal , provide an earnest money definition, and explain how it works. What is Earnest Money? It thereby reduces the amount of the transaction.

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Appraisal Reviews – Who and What

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: Topics: What is an appraisal review? Fact-checking vs appraisal review Types of appraisal review reports Why are appraisal reviews needed? Who requests a property appraisal review? Who can review a property appraisal? Understandable with excellent “real life” examples.

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Fannie and Freddie Release New Hybrid and Desktop Forms for Testing

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The GSEs have also aligned on guidance regarding the use of these test forms, including formal definitions for “Hybrid” and “Desktop” assignments. These two terms are often used interchangeably by appraisers and clients, but under the GSEs’ new definitions, they are different types of assignments. Written by Dan Bradley.

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Types of Appraisal Values

Appraisal Today

Understanding Market Value Market value is the most frequently sought value in real property appraisals and can have various definitions. Most often, it is defined as the most probable price a property should sell for under typical conditions. Most appraisers use the “Fannie Mae” definition of market value.