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HW+ Member Spotlight: Max Simkoff

Housing Wire

Simkoff founded Doma more than five years ago with a vision to change the future of real estate transactions. ” Below, Simkoff answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: To start off, what is your current favorite HW+ article? Getting there was an uphill battle, though.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? From Phoenix and Tucson to Sedona and Scottsdale, AZ, here’s our list of the best online real estate schools in Arizona. out of 5.

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The End of Lender Appraisals?

Appraisal Today

To read more plus appraiser comments, click here My comment: Worth reading. Lots more AMC/lender appraisal correction requests. Last week’s email had a discussion of the “words” which got a lot of clicks by appraisers wanting more information. It would be hard to make this up. Soon, these words, too, will need to be banned.

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Pros and Cons to Selling a House As Is

PennyMac

That’s why homeowners sometimes choose to sell and advertise their houses as is. Selling a House As Is Selling a house as-is means the homeowner will not make repairs or renovations before selling it to a buyer, even if the home has structural concerns or is in poor condition.

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FHA Handbook 4000.1 Appraisal Changes

Appraisal Today

To read more, click here My comments: Many thanks to McKissock for telling us what we need to know. Appraisal Business Tips Humor for Appraisers To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! FHA Handbook 4000.1 Includes a link to the “redline” version of 4000.1 so you can skip over most of it.

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AMC Alleged Violations of Appraiser Independence Requirements

Appraisal Today

Fastapp AMC president, confirm what appraisers have been saying all along, that if you want high-volume AMC work, you have to lower your fees to 1980’s level, have 24 hour turn times, and, above all, be a number hitter. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! 1639e(b)(3). … 1639e(b)(3). …

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The growing support for female mortgage executives

Housing Wire

Kristy Fercho , executive vice president and head of Wells Fargo Home Lending, currently serves as vice chair of the board of the MBA, vice chair of the MBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, co-chair of the Affordable Housing Council, and a member of its Residential Board of Governors.

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