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Mortgage lenders, borrowers react to banks closures 

Housing Wire

” The MBA survey shows that the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) was 6.71% last week, down from the previous week’s 6.79%. Client funds are held in insured deposit accounts at a mix of money centers and regional banks, the company said.

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Appraiser Liability Risks

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Why you need this book Have you ever had to appraise a home with “no comps”? A home modified for handicapped access?

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Here’s What to Know Before Relocating

Lamacchia Realty

To do this, you’ll want to book travel arrangements early: flights, cross-country drives, trains, pet travel arrangements, etc. If you’re moving long-distance, make sure to use a reputable, insured moving company. Along with your REALTOR®, it’s also great to meet your neighbors, coworkers, and some people around the new town/city. .

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

Aside from that, there are also private mortgage insurance (PMI) providers, like Radian, MGIC, or Genworth that may have open appraisal-related jobs. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services. Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book) – 14 hours.

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7 Best Books for Rental Property Managers [in 2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

One of the most effective ways to expand your knowledge and learn new strategies is to read books authored by experts in your field. But it’s important that you select books that are newly published; this is especially critical when you’re relying on the books for legal or tax-related information or forms.

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How to Pack Your House Like a Pro

Lamacchia Realty

Packing the Box Itself Spread packing peanuts on the bottom of the box (unless you are packing books). Large furniture gets packed first, then smaller furnishings, and then heavy boxes (such as books or electronic equipment) and light items and clothing last. Pack a small box of tools (screwdriver, hammer, etc.)

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Fed retreat from MBS market sparks short-term uncertainty

Housing Wire

trillion and, so far, it is continuing to replace maturing assets in that portfolio as they run off the books. When new MBS runoff-replacement contraction program will begin is not clear at this point. The Fed’s agency MBS holdings now total about $2.7 That’s about to end, however. The FOMC’s next meeting is in early May.

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