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Cash offer startup Accept.inc raises 90M in debt and equity

Housing Wire

Similar to iBuying firm Opendoor , startup Ribbon and a host of other new companies, Accept.inc provides cash to buyers so they can submit a competitive offer, or buy a new property prior to selling their existing home. The home is then sold back to the buyer at the same price that it was purchased for.

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Do I really need an appraisal?

Padove Appraisal Service

A current program to eliminate use of appraisals in mortgage lending was introduced in 2016 by the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA, or commonly referred to as Fannie Mae). The current Fannie Mae program began on a limited basis for mortgage refinance transactions only, and under the name of Property Inspection Waiver (PIW).

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9 Home-Buying Costs Veterans and Active Military Should Keep in Mind

Realtor

Veterans United Home Loans 2016 For veterans and active military, VA loans are a great way to achieve the dream of homeownership. The good news is that buyers don’t have to go in blindly: Your VA loan-savvy real estate agent will be your ally in helping you estimate the costs you will need throughout the process, no matter where you live.

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9 Home-Buying Costs Veterans and Active Military Should Keep in Mind

Realtor

Veterans United Home Loans 2016 For veterans and active military, VA loans are a great way to achieve the dream of homeownership. The good news is that buyers don’t have to go in blindly: Your VA loan-savvy real estate agent will be your ally in helping you estimate the costs you will need throughout the process, no matter where you live.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is this add-on a fair addition to the fundamental, intrinsic value a buyer gets?

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Memorial Villages Townhomes For Sale

Houston Properties

Each of these villages has its own unique charm, perfect for the home buyer with distinct requirements. On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. – 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas. collective time and experience of members.

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Inner Loop Houston Loft Buildings

Houston Properties

2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas. – 2016: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston. – 2016: #20 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Worldwide. – 2016: Texas’ Most Influential Realtors. – 2016: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ.