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Why title insurance is essential to the U.S. system of property rights

Housing Wire

We transfer ownership by private contract between parties; no advance government approval is required. By contrast, many European countries have a centralized, government-managed land registration system, which requires government review before property transfers are effective. Among the many benefits of the U.S.

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

Housing Wire

You can potentially ask the seller to pay for the improvements, or you can ask for a lower sales price to offset the cost of the repairs. 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.

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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. Active listings also provide insight into current seller and buyer motivations.

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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.

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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!

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Anatomy of a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal: A Top 17 Q&A Guide

The Robert Weiler Company

Generally, a commercial real estate appraisal is an unbiased valuation assessment to help you determine the value of a commercial property. The commercial real estate appraiser’s role is to produce an accurate, reliable, and unbiased estimate of the market value of a property. You may need a commercial valuation for many reasons.

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Commercial Real Estate Investing: A Comprehensive Guide

Property Metrics

Some sponsors or sellers inflate projected rents to make the deal look more attractive. Keeping a close eye on GDP, unemployment rates, and corporate earnings can signal when the CRE market is poised for growthor contraction. Be on the lookout for these red flags in any proforma.