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Clear Capital launches APIs to make adopting modern valuations solutions easier 

Housing Wire

The rollout of APIs follow changes made around modern valuation solutions made by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) over the past year. Last month, the Federal Housing Finance Agency released plans, developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process.

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Are Appraisals Public Record?

Realvals

The confidential nature of appraisals protects the privacy of those involved in the transaction. While appraisals themselves are not public, some related information may be accessible. For example, in many states, property tax assessments and sale prices are often part of the public record.

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BC Assessment vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

BC Assessment employs mass appraisal techniques, analyzing market trends, property size, location, and comparable sales to generate valuations. Key Features of BC Assessments: Purpose: Used primarily for calculating property taxes. Home Appraisal: Used for real estate transactions such as buying, selling, or refinancing.

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Why You May Need a Commercial Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

A commercial property appraisal has numerous benefits to all players in the real estate industry. Property owners, sellers, renters, buyers, and even mortgage companies can all benefit from commercial property appraisals. Below are some reasons to commission commercial property appraisals. Contact us.

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4 Mistakes to Avoid During Property Appraisal

East Coast Appraisal

property appraisal is essential in the real estate industry. It aids in determining the property's market value, ensuring the buyer can acquire it at a fair price. This blog will discuss specific errors that may impact the valuation process and which should be avoided during property appraisal. .

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26 Reasons to Get an Appraisal

Realvals

By providing an unbiased estimate of a property’s value, an appraisal ensures that you know the real value of your property. Beyond these most common scenarios, appraisals have numerous other use cases. Estate planning, property tax appeals, divorces, and gifting, are some of the many others.

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Why Are First-Time Homebuyers Struggling in BC?

D Fritz Appraisals

Though housing costs, monthly rentals, and property taxes are on the rise, solutions to housing insecurity may be just around the corner. Fritz Appraisals Inc. Professional property appraisers will let you know the home’s true value compared to the asking price and how it might change over time.