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Removing the Definition of Personal Inspection

Appraiserblogs

Why is the ASB proposing to remove the definition of Personal Inspection? As of 2023, if the ASB gets its way in a few weeks, the word “inspection” or “personal inspection” will no longer be defined in USPAP. USPAP Compliance & Hybrid Appraisals WHO does the SUBJECT INSPECTION?

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Double whammy: Florida condo market grapples with rising insurance costs, milestone inspections

Housing Wire

It has definitely slowed,” said Cyndee Haydon , a Seminole-based agent for Future Home Realty. What is happening with condos is that we have the condo safety act that was implemented, and the milestone inspections, and then the reserve fundings that are going to be required,“ Pithers added.

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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. The attorney questioned my use of the word inspection. ”). .”

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FHA responds to Helene, Milton by issuing temporary waivers to rehab loan program

Housing Wire

FHA believes a temporary waiver of its definition of ‘major repair’ related to the 15 days (or 30 days after November 4, 2024) needed for repair completion is crucial“ for ensuring that homeowners in these presidentially declared major disaster areas (PDMDAs) can rebuild.

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Incenter’s virtual appraisal solution brings “arms-length” photos back to the remote inspection process

Housing Wire

To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs. Incenter’s Remote BPO and remote Inspections don’t require homeowners to download mobile applications and take pictures on their own. Mark Walser, President of Appraisal Management.

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HUD publishes several changes to reverse mortgage handbook section

Housing Wire

The changes also include the addition of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to the definitions of eligible properties. “A In a section governing the processes of a financial assessment, certain definitions have been updated, including those for “effective income” (i.e.,

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Personal Inspection Demystified

Walitt Solutions

“Personal inspection” might mean many things to the ordinary “man on the street.” ” But to an appraiser, users of appraisal services, and regulatory agencies in the valuation space, “personal inspection” takes on a very specific meaning.