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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

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In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do.

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Appraisals and Water Frontage

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The canal was owned by the state with an unclear easement for building beyond the rear lot line. Excerpts: Before the announcements from Fannie and Freddie, it was anticipated that desktop appraisals would only be accepted for loans with a maximum of 80% loan-to-value ratio (LTV), where buyers were making at least a 20% down payment.