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California couple sues appraiser for race discrimination

Housing Wire

By many appraisers own admission , their profession is old and white, and faced with a growing number of race discrimination complaints, though the extent of these complaints is unclear. According to the lawsuit, Tate-Austin, and her husband Austin bought a house in Marin County for $550,000 in 2016.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

Defining rural properties – USDA and GSEs Challenges of appraising rural properties Appraising rural properties presents unique challenges due to their diverse characteristics and market dynamics. Transaction costs are added to every property transaction. Answer: No.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Due to the shortage of review appraisers (exacerbated by low fees and time pressures), tens of thousands of poorly created appraisals were accepted without receiving adequate review. Many appraisers were bragging about their ability to fill out two or three appraisal forms a day and receive no call-backs from lenders. .

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. Completing Evaluations in compliance with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines.