February, 2018

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[Media] Daniel Gershburg Podcast: Market Conditions, Valuation and Neutrality

Miller Samuel

I've been following Dan Gershburg 's Twitter handle for quite a while and found it to be a great resource for pretty much everything. He's a real estate attorney and we got to know each other a little bit over the ultraweb. Eventually he invited me to join him on his podcast. I got to talk with him about a few things outside my usual discourse: my concept of "neutrality" and how I got started (and who doesn't want to wax on poetic about themselves for 45 minutes?

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FHA Appraisal Tip – Low Water Pressure

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

If you have a deficient condition such as this you may want to repair it prior to an FHA Appraisal. Appraisers must operate faucets to observe water pressure and flow. This is an example that there is low water pressure and an FHA appraisal will be made subject to repair. An issue such as water pressure may seem small, but it is a dramatically negative impact on the appraisal value of a property.

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What makes a sale a comparable sale?

Padove Appraisal Service

Many are familiar with the use of comparable sales, or “comps” in residential real estate appraisals. In this blog entry, I will explain how this technique is used. A discussion of comparable sales begins with an explanation of why this approach is used in the valuation of real estate. Comparable sales reflect actual market reaction to similar residences, offering insight into anticipated market reaction to the property being appraised.

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Title Insurance for Commercial Real Estate

The Colorado Real Estate Blog

I am often asked, why should I get title insurance? Commercial title insurance is protection which assures that the rights and interests to property are as expected, that the transfer of ownership is smoothly completed and that the new owner receives protection from future claims against the property.

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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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What is Tax Assessed Value, Tax Appraised Value, and Market Assessed Value?

Zillow

Tax assessed value This figure varies throughout the U.S. since it is determined by the taxing authority of the city, county, or state where you live. Sometimes it is the same as the market assessed value and other times counties will multiply the market value by an assessment ratio to get the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the market assessed value.

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Real Estate Agent Commissions: How Much Should You Pay?

Zillow

Fact: Real estate brokers’ commission rates are not regulated in any state and are ALWAYS 100% negotiable. When you decide to sell your house, if you are like most people, you will want to hire - or at least consider hiring - a real estate agent to handle the process. Surprisingly, many people think that real estate brokerage commission rates are “set” in their area and they have to pay a specific percentage of the sales price to the agent in order to get their services.