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Working with buyers in the nation’s hottest housing market

Housing Wire

year-over-year increase in home values. Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. Either way, it puts the squeeze on property valuation. In fact, Austin has just about 1.2

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Jim Amorin steps down as CEO of Appraisal Institute

Housing Wire

The residential appraisal space has been rocked by increased federal scrutiny over the past two years, with several agencies studying whether appraisers let racial bias change their valuations. In late October, the Federal Housing Finance Agency released 47 million appraisal reports to the public for the first time.

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Progress now or perfect later: Improving the appraisal process

Housing Wire

I hear these phrases quite often when it comes to product and software development, but I think they apply very well to solving complex problems like transforming the property appraisal process to work better for every stakeholder. The use of absolute words can sometimes be discouraging to finding iterative solutions.

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Renovations That Increase Home Value in BC: Our Top 8 Picks

D Fritz Appraisals

Or maybe you are planning to sell your house and are wondering about renovations that increase home value the most. Whether you are planning to sell in the near future or not, most people want to be reassured that any major renovations they invest in will be reflected in an increased home valuation. Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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2023 is the year of action for the housing industry

Housing Wire

Property Appraisal. I would be remiss not to choose appraisal as the first area that desperately needs action. Homeowners should have direct access to accurate home value and equity data so they can make wise financial decisions. Let’s explore three areas that exemplify the need for action-oriented behavior.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Most weeks I perform appraisals for divorce or a marriage dissolution. In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. But then they had to hire me to perform an appraisal. Have a great weekend!

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BC Assessment vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

House Appraisal vs BC Assessment: How They Impact Your Homes Value Understanding the difference between residential home appraisals vs BC assessments. These two commonly misunderstood yet crucial home evaluation tools, help to navigate the complexities of the real estate market in British Columbia.