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Appraisal Institute Counters Flawed Appraiser Bias Narrative

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, forms to reports modernization, AMCs, earthquake risk, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == == Rare Coastal Contemporary Manchester, MA, for $9M Excerpts: 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 5,258 sq.ft.

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Bank regulators issue new Community Reinvestment Act rule

Housing Wire

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency , the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued on Tuesday a new rule to modernize the 1977 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), which addresses systemic inequalities in access to credit. The thresholds are adjusted annually for inflation.

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PARKING AND THE IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Will Springer Realtor

The opening is targeted for 2026. 1 ½-story, mid-century modern custom home in the foothills of Cougar Mountain. The just-opened Rainier Square Tower stands at 59 stories and includes luxury apartments, office and retail space. Highlights for the still-unnamed condo high-rise include a rooftop pool and fountain-lined public plaza.

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With strategic plan, FHFA charts new course

Housing Wire

The conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Wednesday laid out three broad strategic goals for 2022 to 2026: safety and soundness, equitable access to affordable and sustainable housing, and responsibly managing FHFA’s infrastructure. Not taking any risk has its own set of consequences, which we are seeing now,” Dworkin said.

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FINDING THE KEY TO UNLOCK ‘STUCK’ HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE

Will Springer Realtor

Another two condos, comprising about 1100 residences, broke ground this year for projected 2026 openings. A mid-century modern classic designed and lived in by architect Einar Anderson (Swedish Club) is on the market with 40 feet of Burien beachfront. in the next few years to cover inflation. The 3-bed, 2-bath , 2290 sq.

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