The appraisal gap is complicating deals across the country
The home checked off every box on Linda’s list. It had a large, fenced-in yard, modern appliances in an updated kitchen, a “man cave” for…
Category: appraisals
CFPB Reverses Pandemic Flexibilities, Nearly 40% of Homes Are Selling Above Asking Price, and More Appraisal News
The CFPB reverses several temporary pandemic flexibilities put in place last year to protect consumers. A record-breaking 39.2% of homes sold above list price in…
The risks and benefits of non-traditional appraisal methods
Last year’s record-high origination volumes impacted every aspect of the mortgage cycle, and appraisals were no exception. In light of that, HousingWire recently sat down…
Tidewater Initiative: What VA Appraisers Need to Know
The VA has a unique set of protocols, known as the Tidewater Initiative, that a VA appraiser must follow when he or she expects the…
5 Appraisal Assignments that Raise Your Liability Risk
As a professional real estate appraiser, it is simply not possible to eliminate liability entirely. Rather, the goal is to manage your liability. You can…