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Real Estate Appraiser: What They Do and How to Become One

Appraisal Hub

The number of businesses in Canada’s real estate appraisal industry has expanded by 2.1% annually over the five years between 2017-2022. If you are interested in becoming a real estate appraiser in Toronto, here are the basics you need to know. How Do I Become a Real Estate Appraiser? What Does an Appraiser Do?

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

The strong standards in the bill are important to prevent fraud and offer consumers a more secure alternative rather than simply using free online audio-audio technology when buying property or refinancing a mortgage. Prior to the pandemic, ALTA and MBA saw a need to develop model RON legislation. To date, 37 states and U.S.

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What Green Home Feature Are You Most Interested in Learning About?

McKissock

One thing we recently learned is about real property vs personal property. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, providing a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. ” LEED certification (6%).

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

As a result, the real estate industry is progressively adopting ecology-minded trends, resulting in the gradual emergence of green buildings (both commercial and residential) across the country. Let’s explore how solar panels and other green features add value to real property.