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How LOs, mortgage execs are preparing for 2024

Housing Wire

We’re laying the constant groundwork word doing the agent training. If customers are looking for home improvement, debt consolidation or other spending goals, Home equity products can be positive at current rates. We’re doing it to where some of that is not reaping us rewards here.

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New URAR For Appraisals

Appraisal Today

This redesign addresses current inefficiencies, meeting the rising demand for improved reports, as well as enhancing the experience for both appraisers and report readers. Definitely the best practical appraisal advice I have read on new URAR. I was trained to be ethical and give my unbiased opinion of value.

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Is an Appraisal Required for a Home Equity Loan?

AmeriMac

Others use home equity loans for the purposes of home improvements. Renovations like a new kitchen or bathroom could absolutely improve the value of the home – thus essentially building even more equity in the long run. Exterior improvements like a new pool will also play a big part in this.

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Is an Appraisal Required for a Home Equity Loan?

AmeriMac

Others use home equity loans for the purposes of home improvements. Renovations like a new kitchen or bathroom could absolutely improve the value of the home – thus essentially building even more equity in the long run. Exterior improvements like a new pool will also play a big part in this.

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Zillow Estimates vs. Appraisals: Why Zillow Shouldn’t Be Used for Appraisals

AmeriMac

However, it isn’t necessarily accurate and shouldn’t be used for appraisals for a number of reasons that are definitely worth a closer look. At its core, a home appraisal is a process wherein a trained, licensed professional will come to a home and make a determination of its fair market value.

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How to Check for Flood Risk During Home Buying

Will Springer Realtor

They are trained to decipher FEMA flood maps for consumers and answer flood risk-related questions, and those services are free, says Chad Berginnis, executive director of the Association of State Floodplain Management. Real estate pros are a good resource for disclosure forms and follow-up questions.

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ClearCast Podcast E22 — Tomo Co-Founder & CRO Carey Armstrong

Clear Capital

But it’s mainly through cash out refis, not yet through second liens or home equity lines of credit. So, yeah, it definitely is increasing the rate that people are tapping into that, and that seems like it’s just gonna keep growing. How much is my home worth? Home improvements? Jeff Allen .