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The Housing Market Has Become Like the Pymatuning Spillway

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This fish phenomenon reminds me of the housing market today. As soon as homes hit the market, they often sell in days, with numerous offers that usually bid the list price up. When an appraiser’s opinion of value is below the contract price, that’s when the carping begins. That is a lot of bread!

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Building a quality-centric culture is essential to ensuring appraisal integrity

Housing Wire

Instances of discriminatory practices, where appraisal values differ significantly based on the perceived race of the homeowner, have highlighted a deep-seated problem. Overvaluation remains a persistent issue, exacerbated by the fluctuating housing market and home prices hovering at record highs.

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

One California-based real estate agent who originates her own loans told HousingWire that she believes appraisers are being far too conservative in this high-octane market, and are also using bad comps. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. She recently had a deal fall apart due to appraisal.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 7:  How Can the Appraisal Process be Sped Up?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far, we’ve covered final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value, bracketing and FHA appraisals. For the past six months, I’ve been blogging with the purpose of assisting loan officers to better understand the appraisal process. And, you’ll definitely […].

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

Housing market trends for 2022. While 2022 is expected to continue to be a good year for the housing market, it will not be as exceptional as 2021,” predicts Jo Traut, appraisal curriculum and content specialist at McKissock Learning. Related reading: Check out our roundup of Housing Market Predictions for 2022.

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The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals Part 6:  How are FHA Appraisals Different From Others?

Riverfront Appraisals

So far in our series, we’ve looked at final inspections, lending on unique homes, communication with the appraiser, reconsiderations of value and bracketing. […]. This post is part six of a 12-part series we’re calling The Loan Officer’s Guide to Appraisals. We’re halfway there!