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The title insurance industry prepares for battle

Housing Wire

A thoroughly modern threat: Wire fraud. For the past several years, the FBI says BEC has consistently been the largest dollar loss by victims’ crime typology reported to the IC3, as “criminals have been refining their exploitation of technology, especially the internet, to carry out financial crimes.”

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Living in Knightdale, NC: 11 Tips Before Moving to Knightdale

Raleigh Realty

However, while having historical roots, the town feels very modern. So many of the houses have much of the newer technologies and efficiencies that younger individuals and families desire for increased convenience and comfort. In fact, the neighborhood just has that "shiny new" modern feeling there.

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My Top 8 Search Criteria For Finding The Best Comps

Birmingham Appraisal

When considering sales for comps it is important to bracket the square footage so that you get a more complete picture of how square footage affects the sale price of a home. Older homes may have unique features or craftsmanship that adds to their value, while newer homes might have modern conveniences and energy-efficient technologies.