Traditional appraisals are extensive and typically involve an experienced appraiser. What if that method isn’t the right fit for the property you need appraised? Sending an appraiser out to assess...
Read this articleTop 5 Features That Either Increase or Decrease Property Values
Not only are renovations exciting due to the improvements they bring your home, but they also can increase your home's resale value. However, it’s important for homeowners to practice caution when...
Read this articleTop 4 Differences Between American & Mexican Housing
When planning a trip to Mexico, one can likely anticipate encountering different practices concerning culture, language, and lifestyle. On the other hand, what many Americans might not anticipate...
Read this articleHow to Build a Good Relationship Between AMCs and Appraisers
All too often the actions of an individual business can shape the perception of an entire industry segment. For example, if someone has a bad experience with a restaurant, they are not likely to...
Read this articleWhy is Highest and Best Use So Important to the Appraisal Process?
Most appraisal textbooks define "Highest and Best Use" as the most profitable, legally permitted, economically feasible, and physically possible use of a piece of real estate. In some cases, this...
Read this articleMeasuring the Millennial Impact on the Mortgage Industry
The average age of today’s first-time home buyer is 30 years-old, which means they fall under the infamous millennial age bracket. The mortgage lending industry has already begun to feel the...
Read this articleMortgage Appraisal: Is the CFPB On Its Way Out?
Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) really on its way out the door? The CFPB was part of the massive Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act introduced in 2010, which...
Read this articleDrop in EU Students Impacts UK Rental Market
Following the UK’s decision to trigger Article 50 and leave the European Union, there has been a 7% drop in the number of EU students applying for places at UK universities.
Read this articleNew Rents in London Fall for First Time in Eight Years
New rents in London have fallen by 1.2% in April compared to the same time last year, referencing firm Homelet has reported.
Read this articleDwellworks Property Advisors Acquires D. Baum & Co.
New York-based real estate brokerage, Dwellworks Property Advisors, has acquired D. Baum & Co, a Manhattan and White Plains, NY -based real estate company. D. Baum co-founder and Real Estate Broker...
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