2015 Market Wrap Up
2015 was a year of change, like many years. There were changes in FHA requirements for Appraisers, changes in compliance for AMCs and yes, the constant, change in the market. Many counties…
2015 was a year of change, like many years. There were changes in FHA requirements for Appraisers, changes in compliance for AMCs and yes, the constant, change in the market. Many counties…
When an FHA or USDA loan is being used, the appraiser has two objectives. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires them to determine the current market value, as with any appraisal…
The Appraiser is walking around a 10 acre property, doing their normal inspection routine and follows a small road on the property, through a grove of trees and comes to a small…
This article is by Brena Swanson of Housingwire, published January 14, 2015. My thoughts are that solar panel adjustments will vary by appraiser and property. The important thing…
This is a first in a series of tips and ideas to help Appraisers and Users of Appraisals understand CU better, and how it is used. Note that I have not used CU, nor do I have access to its inner…
Apple Appraisal has been a member of the Collateral Risk Network since 2013. CRN is a group of dedicated chief appraisers, collateral risk managers, regulators, and valuation experts who are focused…
Here we are in 2015. 2014, In California, was the year of the drought, and for real estate sales, the year of increasing values. All areas in California that we track, increased in average or median…