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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

Desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals, where an independent third-party inspects the property, both “reduce costs to the borrower and reduce potential risk of bias by creating greater separation between the appraiser and borrower,” wrote Fannie Mae. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Fair housing, are you kidding me?”.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Topics include: Real estate license law, agency, contracts, real property, ownership, taxes, water law, land development and zoning, deeds and title transfer, escrow and settlement, fair housing, leases & more AZ Contract Writing Course: 6 hrs of required instruction. Deluxe: Required 90 hrs of coursework.

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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

Post-license CE $209 20-Hour Post-Licensing Course: Covers Current Laws, Steps to Business Success & Fiduciary Duties. Real Estate Law Online: All features of in-person class, offered online using an online course delivery & management system. Athens Campus location. Meeting times will be arranged by the instructor.

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Send Us Your Crazy Appraisal Stories!

Appraisal Buzz

He claimed he was the police, but later clarified he was with law enforcement but wasn’t a cop. He was threatening me legally and physically. I’ve been in a basement which was a wall-to-wall train set, and I’ve been in a 3-bedroom home where two of the bedrooms were filled with display cases full of Disney memorabilia.

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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

Considerations for attorneys in Ohio If you are an active, licensed attorney in the state of Ohio, you may be able to apply some of your law degree credits toward the Ohio prelicensing course requirements. Be honest and truthful Not be convicted of a disqualifying offense. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Navigating Property Division in Divorce: The Crucial Role of Appraisals

Boston Appraisal

Divorces are difficult and stressful processes that involve many legal and financial issues. The effective date can be different from the date of inspection or the date of report, depending on the circumstances and requirements of the case.

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Commercial Real Estate Agent vs Broker vs Realtor: What’s The Difference?

The Robert Weiler Company

Despite licensing, the law requires that a commercial real estate agent work under a commercial broker or for commercial real estate companies. Commercial agents also inform their clients of any additional steps required for the deal to finalize; for instance, a commercial property may need an inspection before closing the sale.