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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. If the appraised value ends up matching or is higher than the contract price, the transaction can continue as planned.

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Preserving the American Dream

Appraisal Buzz

Q: What are the key compliance issues that property preservation companies need to focus on? Compliance issues remain a central focus, including HUD and GSE guidelines, environmental handling protocols, and local property maintenance requirements. How is AI impacting this sector? How is AI impacting the sector?

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Supporting Market Conditions Adjustments: A Comprehensive Guide for Appraisers

Appraisal Buzz

Market Condition Adjustments Illustration Fannie Mae guidelines emphasize that adjustments made to comparable sales are based on market changes between the contract date of the comparable sales and the effective date of the appraisal. This is shorthand that every experienced appraiser knows and understands please dont @ me.

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Bitcoin Real Estate Transactions Gain Popularity

McKissock

Although using crypto to pay for real estate isn’t a new concept (we’ve already been using it for international transactions), it’s starting to become a more mainstream concept when it comes to local property sales. Real Estate Smart Contracts. Immutability. Cutting Out Middlemen.

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Digital Real Estate In the Metaverse

McKissock

Although using crypto to pay for real estate isn’t a new concept (we’ve already been using it for international transactions), it’s starting to become a more mainstream concept when it comes to local property sales. Real Estate Smart Contracts. But don’t take our word for it! Immutability. Cutting Out Middlemen.