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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

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The fraud started in 2008, one year after Roberts became a licensed appraiser, according to court documents and statements. In 2007, he started appraising conservation easements, which are specified areas of land earmarked for environmental conservation. Owners with conservation easements can claim an income tax deduction.

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

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In more recent downturns, such as during the 2008 recession, many foreclosures were due to bad lending. Instead, they can have rights to it via an easement agreement until 2153—an arrangement that protects the house from developers. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages decreased to 6.60