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MBA to HUD: Publish notices about challenges with real estate inspection protocols

Housing Wire

According to a historical rundown of the protocol compiled by The Inspection Group , a provider of inspection services to public housing agencies and affordable housing management companies, REAC was established in the late 1990s and was the first standardized process for the inspection of federally subsidized properties.

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What is a Hybrid Appraisal?

Robinson Appraisal Group

However, a hybrid appraisal includes an exterior observation of the property, sometimes including an interior inspection by a third-party: this third party inspection could be done by a real estate agent, a property inspector or even another real estate appraiser.

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2024 USPAP For Appraisers

Appraisal Today

Perhaps that’s by design, in this case, to make the results more compelling. Next month’s newsletter will have a lengthy article on the issues of the property inspector. I wonder how well the GSE AI works on rural appraisals, “one of a kind” properties, no permits, Highest and Best Use issues, and many more.

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Common USPAP Appraiser Violations

Appraisal Today

22 acre lot, built in 2008 Known as El Palacio Del Solano, the 22-acre property in Somis, CA, boasts a main residence, two-bedroom guesthouse, and an event space designed for grand-scale entertaining. This home’s private massage room, primary suite with sauna, and lazy-river pool were all designed for relaxing. ® this week.