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FHA borrower fee gridlock draws ire of industry

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration ’s (FHA) decision to withhold a mortgage insurance premium cut has confounded mortgage policy experts and industry stakeholders. Ed Golding, who was FHA commissioner from 2015 to 2017, said it’s “likely” budget issues are holding up a MIP reduction. “To In effect, it’s a tax on FHA borrowers.

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Picking a Moving Company: How Do Your Choices Stack Up?

Zillow

Movers may claim to be licensed and insured, but unless you can confirm that, don’t take it at face value. Usually the authorities responsible for overseeing intrastate movers are the state Department of Transportation or the Public Utilities Commission. international ocean transportation to protect U.S.

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Everything You Need to Know About Employer Relocation Packages

Zillow

In addition to the cost of renting the truck, you'll need to buy gas to get the vehicle from one place to another, and you may be required to purchase additional insurance. Originally published September 1, 2015. Self-service moving uses portable storage containers, and is a blend of DIY moving and professional moving.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

In this analysis, we also show you current data along with key lessons from both the 2015 oil price crash and the 2008 great recession. On the other hand, the four restaurant workers would still need to spend monthly payments for rent, food, transportation, and insurance. 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas.

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Appliances for FHA appraisals

Appraisal Today

Bradley, SRA, CDEI In September of 2015, FHA revised Handbook 4000.1 An Inside Look at E&O By Peter Christensen Excerpts: There is no law requiring that real estate appraisers must have professional liability insurance – or E&O insurance as it is often called – except in one state. How does the FHA define appliances?

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The Proposed NYC "Pied-A-Terre Tax" Looks Catastrophic to NYC Real Estate

Miller Samuel

Andrew Cuomo's office suggested last week that such a levy might reap $9 billion for the moribund Metropolitan Transportation Authority over the next decade and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie reiterated his chamber's support proposal at a Crain's breakfast forum days later. Mayor Bill de Blasio gave it his blessing as well.

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The Intel About Intel’s Columbus, OH Region Move (and Why Your Business Can Flourish Here, Too)

The Robert Weiler Company

In 2015, the company opened a $50 million research and development center in Solon, and in 2016, it spent another $31 million to expand its Quality Assurance Center in Dublin. Some of the largest brands include: Nationwide Insurance. Nestlé, the world’s largest food manufacturer, has continually invested in Ohio. Victoria’s Secret.

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