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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up. When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins. That is a lot of bread!

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

For example, one client had a home under contract for $983,000 and the list/appraised value was just $900,000, the LO said. I’ve seen a house listed at $1.7 But making me be the only one responsible (the appraiser) for the value and the loan, makes the appraiser use more caution,” he said. million and sell for $2.03

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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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Types of Appraisal Values

Appraisal Today

housing market has surged to a record $11.5 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. percent from 6.82 percent from 7.07 percent from 6.69

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Appraisers: How to Manage Your Emails

Appraisal Today

Comps??? == Reconsiderations of Value and What to Do About Them By Danielle Lopez This reconsideration of value has already set me back 30 minutes. The review and analysis of the lender-selected sales are completely irrelevant to the report and opinion of value. percent from 6.45 percent from 6.27 percent from 5.84

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

More significantly, loanDepot.com agreed to an extensive revamping of: (a) its reconsideration of value practices; (b) fair housing/non-discrimination training requirements; (c) statistical tracking of appraisal outcomes; and (d) training and contractual requirements for AMCs and appraisers. percent from 6.93 percent from 7.14

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Practical Tips for Working With AMCs

Appraisal Today

Reconsideration of value and Appraisers. Mortgage Borrowers Can Challenge Inaccurate Appraisals Through the Reconsideration of Value Process. This process is often referred to as a “reconsideration of value” or “ROV.” from0.88 (including the origination fee) for 80 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans.