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Fannie Mae ‘Census Block Grid’ Adjustment Raises Redlining Concerns

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In a recent discussion within the comments section of an article titled ‘The Censorship of Appraisers,’ appraiser Spencer Paul shared a concerning statement from an underwriter about an adjustment made by Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter tool. Related Posts: The One-Mile Rule: Prudent Policy or Modern Day Redlining?

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Unveiling DIY Project Resources to Boost Home Value

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Homeowners can browse through countless photos, articles, and how-to guides to kickstart their DIY endeavors. Additionally, platforms like YouTube host a vast array of instructional videos, covering everything from basic home repairs to advanced renovation projects. One such example is Young House Love.

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Adding Value to Your Home - Modernizing Your Bathrooms (Part 5 of a 5 part series)

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You can update and modernize your bathroom on any type of budget as bathroom remodels will not only make you feel better, but they will also increase your home value. It is possible to modernize your bathroom for far less if you have a small budget. This is especially true of an older bathroom that smells of mildew.

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State of the mortgage industry half-time report

Housing Wire

Last year, we wrote an article in HousingWire about the recent shift in technology trends, which is even more evident in today’s purchase market. Dave Savage, co-founder and CEO of Mortgage Coach , recently presented at the Modern Mortgage Summit describing the history of mortgage technology over 36-years. Innovations in technology.

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Cost Approach in Fifteen Minutes or Less

Appraisal Buzz

This article was first published in the Fall 2021 Edition of Appraisal Buzz Magazine. Appraisers use three different property valuation methods: (1) Sales Comparison relates the estimated value of our subject property to similar settled, active, and pending market sales. (2) Know what average home values are in your area. (2)

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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

This standard review process inherently reduces the likelihood that an intentional bias will significantly impact the values of appraisal reports. However, the husband and wife in this article are not valuation professionals. During this era, appraisers utilized comments regarding race that directly impacted home value estimates.

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Today's Most Popular Home Styles

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When shopping for a home to purchase, be aware of the popular styles in your area. They may have a positive affect on home values.     Green and Eco-Conscious Green and eco-conscious homes are high on the list of popular home styles right now according to an article on thermory.com.