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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

See the last article in this list for more info on Tidewater. To read more in the full 7-page article with many more ideas, plus 2+ years of previous issues, subscribe to the paid Appraisal Today. To read more, Click Here My comments: This is the only economics article I regularly read. It was and is controversial.

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3 Things You Should Know About Preliminary Title Reports

Zillow

It documents ownership, vesting, and detail regarding anything recorded against the home, such as liens, encroachments, or easements. The title company compiles the report from a search of county records to issue title insurance, and any liens against the property are listed as "exceptions" to a title policy. Easements.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or you're buying again, you will want to know how Due Diligence and Earnest Money impact you as a buyer or seller in North Carolina The following article is going to be regarding Due Diligence, Due DIligence fees, and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate.

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Expert Witness Testimony: The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisers in Legal Disputes

Boston Appraisal

This comprehensive article delves into the diverse scenarios that necessitate the expertise of appraisers, the various specializations within the field, and the roles appraisers assume, both before and during trial proceedings.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

Read this article on how to check CO detectors. My comments : Read this article, especially how to identify and check CO detectors. National Counsel for Liability Insurance Administrators. There may be unrecorded easements or other issues that the appraiser would not and could not discover during the course of the inspection.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

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. Conservation easement appraisals are a definite risk for appraisers. They are not easy to do. We all know this is true.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

” “I have a life long time in agriculture and worked at a title company, giving me a good understanding of legal descriptions and easements.” Also, I have appraised multiple airports and done various easement studies for research.” ” “Background in landscape architecture and real estate sales.”