I know, I know, rates are higher than what we've been used to the last several years. But considering that rates practically bottomed out in 2021, the current rates are still below what the average rate has been since 1971 and are about what they were in 2008-2009. Take a look here for more information: … Continue reading Market Rates Are Still Below Average!
Category: Appraisal News
Measuring Houses – What is the ANSI standard?
Image by cookie_studio on Freepik This is a helpful article explaining the change in measuring standards and why it can be confusing for homeowners and other real estate professionals, and challenging for appraisers. ANSI Square Footage Standards: What Agents and Appraisers Should Know
The Appraiser’s Role Isn’t To Kill Your Deal
Excellent article in the National Association of Realtor's Magazine. https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/sales-marketing/the-appraisers-role-isnt-to-kill-your-deal
Housing costs in Tucson hit bigger share of lowest earners than state, country – AZPM
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing is tougher for those who make less. — Read on http://www.azpm.org/p/home-articles-news/2019/9/3/157464-housing-costs-hit-higher-share-of-lower-income-tucsonans-than-state-country/