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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. I still like to use the word “inspection”.

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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., FHA appraisal assignments ) because they don’t want to be considered a “home inspector.” You were hired to complete an appraisal. Can an appraisal inspection substitute a home inspection?

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Home Inspections vs Home Appraisals

D Fritz Appraisals

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. What Is a Home Appraisal? What Is a Home Inspection?

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Your Ohio Commercial Property Reassessment Cheat Sheet [2023 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

With recent headlines focused on politics, protests, and international disputes, Ohio commercial property owners may have overlooked or forgotten that a statewide property tax reassessment (also referred to as a reappraisal) is underway. And, how can property owners potentially challenge new property values?

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What Is an Appraisal Waiver? A Way To Save Cash on a Refinance

Realtor

After all, your home serves as the loan’s collateral, meaning that if you stop paying your mortgage, your lender can foreclose on your property, take it over, and then sell the place to recoup its losses. With an appraisal waiver, however, also known as a property inspection waiver, the loan is underwritten without hiring an appraiser.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. Transaction costs are added to every property transaction. Answer: No.

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COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus

Walitt Solutions

In many cases, FHA, USDA, VA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac are allowing the use of appraisals with inspections that vary from the typical level of inspections pre-typed on the lending appraisal forms. For manufactured homes and multi-unit (2- to-4 unit) properties, appraisers will use the 1004C or 1025 form.