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Explore post-election market trends, housing resilience, and the potential impact of tariffs as we look ahead to 2025. Get insights on mortgage rates, inventory shifts, and economic changes [...]

The Marketwise Blog 001 Written by Marcus Leoni Election season is in full swing, with just a week remaining until Americans head to the polls to cast their votes for the next President of the [...]

As the popularity of short-term rentals (STRs) continues to rise, many real estate professionals and lenders have questions about how these properties are evaluated, particularly when it comes to [...]

Understanding the New Reconsideration of Value (ROV) Process: Rights and Responsibilities As of May 1, 2024, Fannie Mae introduced a new Reconsideration of Value (ROV) policy aimed at [...]

OVerview The global economic landscape in Q4 2023 was shaped by the interplay of predictable macroeconomic cycles and modern monetary theories. Despite expectations of a demand slowdown, the [...]

The Importance of Accurately Measuring Square Footage in Real Estate Appraisals As a real estate appraiser, accurately measuring square footage is a crucial aspect of determining the value of a [...]

What Hurts a Home Appraisal: A Comprehensive Guide A home appraisal is an essential part of the home buying or selling process. It helps to determine the market value of a property, which in turn [...]

How long does an appraisal take? Appraisals are a critical aspect of the real estate industry, which often leads to the question, “How long does an appraisal take?” If you’re [...]

BPO vs AVM: A Side-by-Side Comparison Broker’s price opinion (BPO) and automated valuation models (AVMs) are two popular methods used in the real estate industry to determine the value of a [...]

What is an Appraisal Management Company? An appraisal management company (AMC) is a third-party service provider that manages the appraisal process for lenders, banks, and other mortgage [...]