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Five Common Issues Found in Appraisal Reports

Appraisal Buzz

Once the AMC deems the report satisfactory, it is forwarded to their client, the lender. What would happen on purchase transactions if the Purchase Contract were not provided to the appraiser? Could that contract be construed as an influence on value? To hit the purchase price, that’s why! The Covid-19 Statement.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.

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Supreme Court orders review of recession-era class action against Rocket

Housing Wire

million stemming from allegedly tainted appraisals for 2,769 mortgage loans Quicken Loans originated from 2004 to 2009. The facts of this case are clear, and demonstrate that our practices were compliant and that the refinance loans we provided benefited our West Virginia clients,” a Rocket spokesperson said.

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ALTA shakes up leadership team with staff promotions

Housing Wire

Steve Gottheim, who has been with ALTA since 2009, was promoted to general counsel. As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary, WFG continues to look for new ways to serve its clients, consumers and industry. After the onset of the pandemic, Gottheim helped ensure the title insurance industry was deemed an essential business.

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Working with Millennials: Q&A with Mike McElroy

McKissock

After working for a time at a Chicago radio station, he got his first real estate job in 2009. His approach to the client relationship centers around education, trust, proactive communication, market knowledge, aggressive facilitation of the transaction—and the use of cutting-edge technology. So he started his own brokerage. .”

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Experience Matters

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

When making a decision to contract just about anyone to perform a service, one of the most important qualifiers for most is the experience one brings to the table. You really don’t want someone building your deck who has never built one before or replacing your transmission if they have never worked on cars.

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Appraisals – Check the Water Source!

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market, USPAP and contracts, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Include graphs and charts in your appraisal to show your clients what is happening now and why they need human appraisers. . USPAP and the Contract.