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Pickleball is keeping folks moving in Ohio… Cleveland housing prices are also on the move!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

While inventory levels are still low, at around a month and a half of inventory, in some smaller market areas in Cuyahoga County, and surrounding counties, I am seeing inventory levels increase rapidly in the past month. Inventory levels are increasing in this market area. Inventory levels are also increasing.

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Agents scramble to meet demand…in Rochester?

Housing Wire

Still, there’s a sustained, nationwide surge in housing demand, plus a crippling lack of inventory – and Rochester is hardly impervious to either of these historic trends. Cignarale noted signs of cooling off, including some properties appraising for lower than expected and once desperate buyers no longer waiving home inspections.

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Regardless of price, Austin homes still flying off the market

Housing Wire

In April, Jay Garrett, a loan officer at Supreme Lending ’s McClellan Branch in Austin, said he was seeing 10 to 40 offers on houses no matter where they are in Austin, and cash offers are winning the day because sellers don’t want to have to worry about the house appraising too low for someone who needs financing. “If

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Appraisers raise alarm on AMC revenue-sharing models

Housing Wire

These organizations were intended to function as a mortgage industry firewall in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, acting as middlemen between lenders and appraisers and overseeing the logistics of property appraisal processes. Meanwhile, 39% said they had challenges finding sellers.

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What to do about the appraiser shortage

Housing Wire

Hybrid appraisals, desktop appraisers, and new online platforms are slowly being introduced, which could appeal to the newer labor force, Reese said. This was the first step the FHFA took in combatting the pandemic as it pertained to appraisers. .” In the end, Fall said, there will always be a need for a human appraiser.

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Was This Home Overimproved or Underimproved?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

” Clearly, when valuing a property, appraisers must consider what the typical buyer expects a home to offer in terms of amenities and characteristics. AN EXAMPLE Earlier in the year, I appraised a property that was originally built for buyers that do not require electricity. That is not always a simple task.

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Can Your Neighborhood Affect Your Property Appraisal? Key Factors to Consider

AmeriMac

A property appraisal determines the value of that property in the current market. Real estate agents use special tools and databases for detailed appraisals. Here are a few important market signs to think about: Inventory levels: Few homes for sale often mean more competition and higher prices.