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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

When reading contracts, words will always have their ordinary meaning unless defined otherwise. a rule in statute or contract interpretation: when the language is unambiguous and clear on its face the meaning of the statute or contract must be determined from the language of the statute or contract and not from extrinsic evidence [i].

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Finance of America reports record third quarter as it gears up for IPO

Housing Wire

Finance of America , which operates through retail, wholesale and correspondent channels, reported $242 million in income during the third quarter, a 66% increase from the second quarter. billion valuation. Its commercial business lost money in the second quarter and its reverse mortgage business contracted, filings show.

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Six Essential Steps to Commercial Real Estate Success

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Whether it’s a residential building or a retail mall, you want to attract tenants and clients so that you can start generating profit. To ensure that all parties are in agreement, you should compose contracts for all contractors and clients you do business with. Invest in marketing. Be clear with contractors.

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The “Science” Behind Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Appraisal

The Robert Weiler Company

The goal of a real estate valuation is to pinpoint the price and value of a property. It could take the form of mixed-use real estate, an apartment building, office building, shopping center or retail building, industrial property for sale, and more. Independent and not contracted with any third party, institution, or broker.

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Appraising Kitchens

Appraisal Today

As an appraiser, understanding the nuances of kitchens is essential to providing credible and insightful valuations. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased to 6.73 The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 6.27

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract? Why must an appraiser be given a copy of the sales contract? Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them.

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Appraisals and the Cost Approach

Appraisal Today

Fannie Mae only accepts the sales comparison approach as its primary valuation tool. Valuation Profession Fact Sheet Effective 08/01/2023 Men 67.9% One of the first casualties was the insidious Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) initiative My comments: When I Googled appraiser bias and PAVE many links showed up.