Contracts Development Reconsideration of Value 
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the principle of appraisal independence for lenders. We ordered this appraisal from a third party, who contracted the state-licensed appraiser. We offered a reconsideration of value twice to the client. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
MARCH 30, 2021
Within the past couple of weeks, I have appraised several properties for purchases, where my opinion of the market value of these homes was significantly below the contract price. When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins. They just look at the number. .
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Appraisal Today
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Birmingham Appraisal
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
It’s important to understand that collaboration does not mean that both parties must work together so that the deal closes at the contract price no matter what. The appraiser must make sure that they are providing an impartial valuation so that the market value shown in the appraisal is as accurate as possible.
Appraisal Today
AUGUST 9, 2024
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 6.55 from 0.62 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 6.49
Appraisal Today
JULY 26, 2024
As strategies continue to develop and evolve, we believe it’s important to engage and communicate with stakeholders, so here are three key items we believe appraisers should keep top of mind in 2024. It’s a necessary step in developing credible reports. A Reality Check Southernmost House in Continental U.S. Worth reading.
Birmingham Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Basically, an appraisal determines the value of a property, and the home inspection reports the home’s overall condition as well as that of the different systems. Appraisers develop an opinion of value for the subject property for various reasons including mortgage underwriting.
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