Appraisal Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Their goal is to determine what the property is worth in todays market, not just what it looks like on paper. Why Does an Appraisal Really Matter? If you plan to invest in a property, you have two different scenarios if you do not have good appraisal knowledge. An appraisal helps you even the playing field.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2020

26, 2021 – highlights specifically the benefits and pitfalls of hybrid appraisals, updating the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) and an increased use of appraisal waivers. The comments we receive will inform how we will modernize appraisals to improve both loan quality and the origination process.”.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Through the updates, FHFA and HUD are furthering the work of the Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) , which aimed to evaluate the causes, extent, and consequences of appraisal bias and to establish a transformative set of recommendations to root out racial and ethnic bias in home valuations.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2023

A report commissioned by the Appraisal Subcommittee in 2021 and led by the National Fair Housing Alliance found that the industry has been allowed to regulate itself, a rarity in the heavily regulated housing and mortgage industries. Our analysis finds that the appraisal industry has operated in a relatively closed, self-regulated framework.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2022

The tides of the mortgage industry are changing as we head into 2022, and just like the sand under the waves, we can expect the appraisal landscape to shift along with it. Appraisers, like many other service providers, must adapt to market changes to accommodate their clients’ needs. Appraisal fees. Turn times.

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Appraisal Hub

MARCH 20, 2025

Why Appraisals Make or Break Real Estate Deals Before going more in-depth, we first need to understand what an appraisal is. In simple words, it is the estimate of a propertys value in the market. Nonetheless, an appraisal may vary depending on whether the property is residential or commercial.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2021

.” “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, FHFA has actively monitored the pandemic’s impact on mortgage market participants’ use of the temporary selling policies,” the FHFA said in a release. “Low usage of the flexibilities make the temporary flexibilities no longer mandatory to ensure efficient market function.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2021

It has a very uncertain future: will in-person appraisals be the norm, or will technology overtake the process completely or partially? At the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency began easing standards on property appraisals that allowed drive-by and desktop valuations in certain circumstances.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

That’s because aspiring appraisers allegedly rely heavily on identifying a friend or family member who is already a licensed appraiser to be their mentor. And, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 data, the property appraisers and assessors’ occupation was 94.7% White and 0.6%

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. They are excellent at marketing. Just think how much more difficult it would have been to flip in a declining market.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

In a shrinking mortgage market, fee pressures are the main challenge for appraisers, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors. In 2023, nearly half of appraisers surveyed said fee pressure was their biggest challenge, up 20 percentage points since last year.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

For example, Class Valuation , one of the nation’s largest AMCs, provides its data collectors with imagery technology that creates a digital twin of the property. This ensures that, even if revisions to the property data collected are needed, no one will have to return to the property for additional data.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released voluminous plans last week developed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make the housing market more equitable, in part through changes to the appraisal process. According to Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plan, it could be the expansion of automated valuation models.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

The purpose is to gather feedback on a series of ideas about the market, including consumer experiences of the mortgage process, future expectations and perceptions of the wider market. On a quarterly basis since 2014, the FHFA and the CFPB have sent surveys to borrowers who recently obtained mortgage financing.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

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.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 29, 2025

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.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 20, 2021

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? That’s why we surveyed our business valuation experts, captured the 12 most frequently asked questions, and provided answers that can offer the guidance you need.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2023

Property Appraisal. I would be remiss not to choose appraisal as the first area that desperately needs action. Proptech investment has pulled back due to market challenges, but the problems in housing don’t seem to pay much attention to that. I plan on seizing opportunities to make progress even in the current market.

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Realvals

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These comparables or “comps” help determine the home’s value in the current market. The appraiser then weighs all factors to arrive at the appraised value. This figure represents the property’s fair market value. Home appraisals are not part of public records.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Really, appraisers have always thought this way. We produce appraisal “reports” not appraisal “forms.” The appraiser will be led through a process, defined by the scope of work.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. The Appraisal of Real Estate, fifteenth edition on page 352, states that “…the relationship between land and improvements and the relationship between a property and its environment must be in balance for a property to achieve its optimum market value.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 9, 2024

GETTING TRENDY (Cuyahoga County Housing Trends) The housing market in Northeast Ohio has remained strong despite the relatively higher mortgage interest rates and affordability issues. The average days on the market for single-family homes was 21 last month, slightly longer than last year. 4% higher last month than a year ago.

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D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 5, 2024

Analyzing Community Features That Impact Property Value When deciding what adds value to a home, today’s savvy property owner thinks beyond an impressive house amenities list. It may surprise you to discover exactly what things add value to a home in today’s competitive housing market. Fritz Appraisals Inc.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? Isn’t that all that appraisers do? Slap a few sales in a report, and make a few guesstimate adjustments to come up with their opinion of a property’s value?

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Appraisal Hub

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

There are many things to consider, such as the current market price, rental rate, and how much the buyer is willing to pay. If this is your first time selling or leasing a property, there are many appraisal services in Toronto that can help you. Your chosen valuation method should depend on the type of property you own.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

By considering the unique aspects of water frontage, local regulations, environmental factors, and property-specific amenities, you can provide credible and comprehensive valuations that reflect the worth of these highly sought-after properties. What if conditions in the market shift and demand drops?

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Appraisal Hub

JULY 26, 2024

This is called property valuation. Whether buying, selling, or refinancing a property, a meticulous and professional appraisal is essential to ensure fair market value. What Is Property Valuation? When appraisers visit a house, they find out how much the owner wants to sell for.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 6, 2022

Interestingly, some appraisers don’t like using the term inspection when describing our walking thru a home to observe things like its condition, layout, and other aspects of the home that impact market value. It took me hours to measure the improvements on the property. I’ll be ready for the next complex property!

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Boston Appraisal

MARCH 18, 2024

In legal disputes, the accurate valuation of real estate can be pivotal, making real estate appraisers key expert witnesses. Their assessments can delineate how such disputes affect property valuation, informing legal arguments and potential resolutions.

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AmeriMac

MARCH 15, 2025

Understanding Appraisal Management In real estate, determining a property’s fair market value is crucial for transactions. Appraisal management involves coordinating and overseeing the valuation process to ensure compliance with industry standards like USPAP in the US.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 12, 2023

Challenging Your New Commercial Property Value (and Tax Rate) with a Commercial Property Reassessment During the reassessment year, final property valuations are typically set by the late fall; however, many residential and commercial property owners will receive an initial tentative valuation in the mail.

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Appraisal Hub

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the bustling city of Toronto, the real estate market is as dynamic as it is diverse. Whether you’re a homeowner, a prospective buyer, or a real estate professional, understanding the true value of a property is crucial. This is where the expertise of a real estate appraiser becomes invaluable. Appraisal Hub Inc.,

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The following article delves into the “science” of residential and commercial real estate appraisal and discusses the steps to succeed. Residential vs. Commercial Property Appraisal and Their Differing Review Process. The goal of a real estate valuation is to pinpoint the price and value of a property.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This includes sectors like home appraisals, which might not put a lot of focus on cybersecurity. What cybersecurity concerns should home appraisers be aware of? Even at its lowest, the housing market is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and each purchase can range anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.

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McKissock

AUGUST 18, 2020

In my previous blog post , I observed that specializing in complex property appraisal can be very profitable for the residential appraiser—in Florida and all across the U.S. The complex assignment is one in which the property to be appraised, the form of ownership, or market conditions are atypical.

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Valuation Review

JANUARY 24, 2022

StoicLane, a long-term growth platform, recently announced it completed the acquisition of Brentwood Property Appraisal. Brentwood is an AMC focused on the high-end residential market in California, New York, New Jersey, D.C., and Florida. Read on for more details of this transaction.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

An appraisal review is a second opinion or added insurance for the transaction to ensure the purchase price history, comps, adjustments, and disclaimers are accurate. Essentially, the commercial appraisal reviewer must confirm the report is acceptable, meets standards, and the appraiser had no interest in the property appraised.

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