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FHFA takes a swing at racial bias in appraisal

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is the latest stakeholder to examine how racial bias may creep into property valuations. But when the FHFA hunted for examples of racial bias by keyword searching the free-form commentary section in millions of appraisal reports, it found thousands of references to race and ethnicity.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

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.

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The Challenges of Appraising Multifamily Properties

Appraisal Buzz

Because appraisals are contingencies in 43% of contracts , you must find ways to accurately evaluate these properties. These properties are not for owner occupancy. Reproduction refers to how much a replica would cost to build. However, things aren’t always as straightforward as they seem.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

The new data set is all encompassing for every property type (residential) that were traditionally divided into 12 separate forms. The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work. This scope of work is determined by the type of property and the characteristics of the property.

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Purchase Contracts in Appraisal Reports

Walitt Solutions

One of those common scenarios goes like this: I completed an appraisal and transmitted the appraisal report to the client for a purchase appraisal. My market value conclusion came in below the purchase contract price. The client wants me to change my report to show the new amended contract price! What should I do?

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What’s My Business Really Worth? 12 Q&A To Solving Your Business Valuation Mystery [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

The appraiser must refer to the company’s past net earnings performance and process that figure by capitalizing this number to a present value. Sometimes referred to as Seller’s Discretionary Earnings, or SDE, this number is principally used to show your business’s earning potential with a new owner. Refer to your business plan.

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Home Inspections vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

Understanding the differences between an appraisal and an inspection will help you understand when you might need one or the other – or both – before you buy your first home. Let’s explore the similarities and differences between a home inspection and a home appraisal. What Is a Home Appraisal?