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In a hot housing market, gap between purchase price and appraiser condition ratings causes headaches

Housing Wire

According to Johnson, when markets accelerate quickly, the credit risk gap widens between the agreed-upon purchase price and what the data reflects and advises loan production teams to explore avenues to understand this delta.

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HUD rescinds appraisal review policies

Housing Wire

Policies related to appraisal appeals, or reconsiderations of value (ROV), were rescinded Wednesday by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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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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What Is a Reconsideration of Value for an Appraisal Report?

Kairos Appraisal Services

The cooling housing market is forecast to continue in 2023, and buyers and sellers are proceeding with caution. The good news is that a reconsideration… The post What Is a Reconsideration of Value for an Appraisal Report? appeared first on Kairos.

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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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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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The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country

Housing Wire

When markets accelerate quickly, the credit risk gap widens between the agreed-upon purchase price and what the data reflects and advises loan production teams to explore avenues to understand this delta. But making me be the only one responsible (the appraiser) for the value and the loan, makes the appraiser use more caution,” he said.

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